HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract No. 2014-2564CITY F COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Mayor
Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers
Robert A. Williams
590 40th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 -3878 (763)706 -3600 TDD (763) 706 -3692
Bruce Almi ocki
Visit our website at: www.ci.columbia- heiahts.mn.us
Tainrnera Diehm
Domur Schmitt
City Manager
Walter R. Felrst
May 8, 2014
Mr. Michael R. Bradley
Bradley, Hagen, & Gullikson, LLC
1976 Wooddale Drive, Suite 3A
Woodbury, MN 55125
Dear Mike:
The purpose of this Letter of Agreement is to formalize terms for Bradley, Hagen & Gullikson, LLC to represent the
City of Columbia Heights as its law firm for cable and telecommunication matters.
The services to be provided include:
1) Legal representation of the City of Columbia Heights in connection with its cable and
telecommunications regulatory matters.
2) General legal advice and assistance relating to the administration of the cable and
telecommunications franchise(s).
All services and representation will be provided by Michael Bradley. Other members of the firm or sub - contractors of
the firm may provide backup services within the areas of their specialties. There will be no substitution of personnel
except with prior client approval. Moreover, no project will be undertaken or service provided without the express
authorization and direction of the client.
Full control over use of time pursuant to the Agreement will rest with the City Manager or his designee.
All services rendered pursuant to this agreement which involve decisions to undertake court procedures, actual court
appearances, legal opinions or interpretation decisions which are within the authority of the City Attorney will be
brought to the attention of and discussed with the City Attorney. Final judgment on legal interpretations and decisions
to proceed with legal process shall remain with the City Attorney unless such responsibility is delegated otherwise.
Services rendered will be billed on a monthly basis, at a rate of:
Michael Bradley $210 /hour
Plus direct expenses such as postage and photocopying.
The bills must be itemized by date, services rendered, time expended and expenses incurred. Direct expenses must be
itemized separately.
This agreement may be terminated -by-either party upon thirty days written notice.
Sincerely,
BRADLEY, HAGEN & GULLIKSON, LLC
Michael Bradley, Attorney