HomeMy WebLinkAboutDay Carter & Murphy, LLP 2021-07-20 DAY CARTER MURPHY 3620 American River Dr.,Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95864
T.916.570.2500
daycartormurphy.com
Ann L. Trowbridge
atrowbridge@daycartermurphy.com
July 20, 2021
Mel Grandi
Electric Utility Director
City of Ukiah
411 West Clay Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Re: Representation by Day Carter&Murphy LLP
Dear Mr. Grandi:
We look forward to the opportunity to represent the City of Ukiah (City). Consistent with our
discussions,this letter outlines the basic scope of the work we will perform, and the terms of the
retention. This letter also complies with the requirement of California Business and Professions
Code Section 6148 that our firm execute a written fee agreement with you, and satisfies other
requirements of the State Bar.
It is understood that the City is hiring Day Carter& Murphy LLP to represent the City in
connection with service area matters, including potential for annexation, and related electric
utility service issues. We shall also undertake such other work as you may request from time to
time and agreed to by Day Carter& Murphy LLP. We shall provide those legal services
reasonably required to represent the City. We shall also take reasonable steps to keep the City
informed of significant developments and to respond to your inquiries.
We will charge by the hour at the prevailing rates for the time our legal personnel spend working
on your matters. My billing rate for work performed up to a not to exceed amount of$10,000 is
$400.00 per hour. My billing rate for any subsequent work is $425.00. Other attorneys who may
work on your matter bill at rates from $250.00 to $450.00 per hour. Our hourly rates are subject
to periodic change. Without further written approval of the City Manager of the City, our total
charges for services to the City, including fees and reimbursable expenses, shall not exceed
$10,000.
We will inform you of any changes in our hourly rates. You agree to pay for our legal services at
the prevailing rates, provided we notify you of any changes in rates prior to billing any work at
such new rates.
We welcome an open discussion regarding the important matter of fees, so please do not hesitate
to contact me at any point if there are questions. Our legal personnel bill in minimum units of
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0.10 hours (6 minutes). You will not be charged for any inquiries which concern your billings.
You will be charged for all interoffice conferences by each involved timekeeper.
You agree to pay for costs and expenses we may incur, in addition to the hourly charges for
services rendered by our legal personnel. Such costs commonly include mail, messenger,
computerized research and document filing charges. It is our policy as a firm to only pass along
the actual cost or expense.
We will send you a statement for fees and costs on a monthly basis. Our statements will clearly
show the unpaid balance and include a quantified calculation of fees by entry and time. All costs
will be clearly identified and quantified.
You may discharge us at any time. We maintain errors and omissions coverage applicable to the
professional services to be rendered to you pursuant to this engagement. Upon termination or
conclusion of our services, all unpaid charges shall immediately become due and payable. We
acknowledge our obligation, upon your demand, to deliver to you your files and other materials
created as a result of our representation.
We have made no express promises or guarantees to you about the outcome of your matters,
nothing in this letter should be construed as such a promise or guarantee. Pursuant to Subsection
(c) of Section 6148 of the California Business and Professions Code, we can still collect
reasonable attorneys' fees for services rendered even if you fail to sign and return this letter.
If you are in agreement as to the provisions contained in this letter, please date and sign the
acknowledgment in the space provided below. Please return a copy of the fully-executed letter
to our office via electronic mail to atrowbrid e La davcartermurhhy.com.
We look forward to working with you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any
questions or concerns.
Very truly yours,
DAY CARTER& MUIj HY LLP
Ann L. Trowbridge
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
City of Ukiah
By:
Date: 07/20/2021
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