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CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Professional Services Study Session Date: March 11, 2015
Agreement with Law Office of Kenneth W. COUNCIL MEETING Date: N/A
Bagwell Inc. P.S. Department: City Council
Presenter: Greg Wheeler
Phone: 473-5280
SUMMARY: The City Attorney's Office provided legal representation to the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council (KRCC)from July 16, 2013 to February 4, 2015. On March 4, 2015, the City
Council moved to reject an amended Interlocal Agreement(ILA) proposed by KRCC and requested
that KRCC amend other provisions of the ILA. This has created a potential conflict for the City
Attorney's Office, so the City Attorney's Office cannot represent the City in issues related to KRCC.
Section 23(a) of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to retain special counsel for specific
assignments. The Council President seeks a motion to retain the Law Office of Kenneth W. Bagwell
Inc. P.S. to as special counsel to represent the City regarding issues related to KRCC.
ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum from Roger Lubovich to Mayor and City Council; and Proposed
Professional Services Agreement with Law Office of Kenneth W. Bagwell Inc. P.S.
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Fees are already budgeted.
STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ❑ No Presentation x❑ Full Presentation
STUDY SESSION ACTION: ❑ Consent Agenda ❑x General Business ❑ Public Hearing
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to retain the Law Office of Kenneth W. Bagwell Inc. P.S. as special counsel to represent the
City regarding issues related to KRCC and to authorize Council President to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement substantially similar to the Agreement presented to the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION: I" Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action
Form Updated 01/07/15