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Home My WebLink About5424Contract Number: Vendor: Subject: Department: File Class: Begin Date: End Date: Review Date: Vault Date: 5424 SUMMIT LAW GROUP, PLLC PSA - Labor Relations Human Resources LEG 12-1 10/7/2014 9/1/2019 Comments : �� AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement with Summit Law Group, PLLC Study Session Date: COUNCIL MEETING Date: Department: Presenter: Phone: �� 09/24/2014 10/01 /2014 Legal — Human Resources Chariotte Belmore (360) 473-5926 SUMMARY: This is a contract with Summit Law Group, PLLC. Summit started negotiating for the City in 2011. Summit is a Seattle Law Firm that specializes in employment and labor law and is extremely familiar with Washington State and Kitsap County labor issues. SummiYs hourly rates are listed in Exhibit A. ATTACHMENTS: Professional Services Agreement with Summit Law Group, PLLC FISCAL IMPACTS: (Include Budgeted Amount): There is sufficient capacity in the 2014 budget to cover this contract. Sixty thousand dollars is budgeted for 2014 and to date $33,662.31 has been expended. The budgeted amount for the 2015 fiscal year is $60,000. STUDY SESSION AGENDA: � No Presentation ❑ Full Presentation STUDY SESSION ACTION: � Consent Agenda ❑ General Business ❑ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize the Human Resources Manager to finalize and execute the attached Professional Services Agreement Summit Law Group, PLLC, with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: d Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action Form Updated 11/02172 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT The City of Bremerton ("City") and Summit Law Group, PLLC ("Retained Counsel"), referred to collectively as the "Parties," enter into the following Agreement for professional services: I. II. III. IV. V. 1L� Scope: Retained Counsel will represent the City of Bremerton on an as needed basis in matters related to municipal government services as directed by the City Attorney. Term: This Agreement commences upon execution by the Parties and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated pursuant to Section V of this Agreement. Compensation: The City shall pay Retained Counsel hourly rates for services as listed in the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with Retained Counsel's standard billing practices. The Parties agree that the hourly rates for services stated herein may, from time to time, and upon approval by the City Attorney, be adjusted to reflect current market rates and conditions. Insurance: Retained Counsel shall provide Certificates of Insurance to the City's Risk Manager verifying the following coverage: a professional liability policy ("�&O") providing coverage of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for errors and omissions committed by Retained Counsel while performing its obligations under this Agreement. The policy shall remain in full force and effect, and provide coverage for the full term of this Agreement. Insurer shall provide the R.isk Manager with thirty (30) days' written notice of any cancellation or change of coverage of the policy. Termination: The Parties agree that this Agreement will continue in full force and effect until terminated. "The City may terminate representation at any time, with or without cause upon written notice to Retained Counsel. Retained Counsel reserves the right to withdraw from representing the City if fees are not timely paid, or for any other appropriate cause. General Conditions: A. Reports and Informatiou: When requested by the City Attorney or Human Resources Manager, Retained Counsel shall furnish periodic reports and documents on matters covered by this Agreement. The reports and documents shall be furnished in the time and form requested. B. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties, and the Parties acknowledge that there are no other agreements, written or oral, that have not been set forth in the text of this Agreement. C. Severability: Should any part of this Agreement be found void, the balance of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. D. Modification: This Agreement may only be modified by written instrument signed by both Parties. E. Notices: Notices shall be in writing and delivered to the following addresses: CITY: Charlotte Belmore, HR Manager City of Bremerton 345 Sixth Street, Suite 600 Bremerton, WA 98337 RETAINED COUNSEL: Bruce L. Schroeder Summit Law Crroup, PLLC 315 5�' Avenue S, Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98104 F. Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of that provision. Waiver of any right or power arising out of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any other right or power. G. Compliance with Laws: Retained Counsel shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws in performing its obligations under this Agreement. H. Choice of Law and Venue: This Agreement shall be interpreted according to the laws of the State of Washington. Any judicial action to resolve disputes arising out of this Agreement sha11 be brought in Kitsap County Superior Court. I. Attorneys' Fees: In the event of litigation to enforce any of the terms or provisions herein, each party shall pay all its own costs and attorneys' fees. CITY F BREMERTON RETAINED G ,��, , � �'� G�-�� C�"/�r � �s L = Z .� By: Charlotte Belmore By: Bruce L. ; Its: Human Res urces Manager Its: � Date /U�7 /�I , Date: /b �' APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roger A. Lubovi , i orney R:\LcgallLegal\Cuntracts\I,�,GALU Services Agreement-Form.doc 2 EXHlBIT A SUMMIT LAW GROUP -- LABOR/EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS 2014 Fee Schedule NAME PUBLIC RATE Peter Altman 225.00 Kristin D. An er 270.00 Denise L. Ashbau 255.00 Michael C. Bolasina 270.00 Elizabeth R Kennar 270.00 Otto G. Klein 300.00 Sofi� D. Mabee 270.00 Shannon E. Philli s 270.00 Bruce L. Schroeder 300.00 Linda Swanson 125.00 Rodne B. Younker 295.00 Publio Ratos