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5.f) Discuss Legal Services for 2013 � � / ,c � 1�,, "� SCANDIA Staff Report Date of Meeting: November 13, 2012 To: City Council From: Kristina Handt, City Administrator Re: Discuss Legal Services for 2013 Agenda Item#: 5.� Background: In December 2011 the City Council approved a contract with Miller and Stevens, P.A. to act as the City Attorney. The contract is for three years (January 1, 2012-December 31, 2014)but allows for termination by either party with a 90 day written notice. The budget for legal services has increased significantly since changing legal representation. Legal Services expenses were approximately$37,400 in 2010 and $31,000 in 2011. While the budget for 2012 was $40,000 estimates for year-end are $70,000. The 2013 Budget includes $70,000 for Legal Services. Even when subtracting the approximately$19,000 billed year to date for the Tiller CUP project, legal fees are seeing an increase over previous years. The Mayor and I met with Mr. Miller last month to discuss some billing and procedural issues. Following that meeting the City will be receiving approximately$726 in credits. Issue: Should the City seek proposals from a new legal firm? Proposal Details: To be determined at the work session. Options: 1) Issue a Request for Proposals as was done in 2011 2) Re-interview top firms identified in the 2011 RFP process 3) Make no change in legal representation.