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CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES CITY ATTORNEY CIVIL The City of Falcon Heights, hereinafter referred to as "the City agrees to employ Leonard, Street and Deinard, hereinafter referred to as "the Firm as its civil attorney under the conditions outlined in this agreement, and the Firm agrees to accept such employment pursuant to the terms hereof. I. CITY ATTORNEY (LEAD COUNSEL) A. The Firm will act as the City Attorney in civil matters for the City. Peter Bachman will act as lead civil counsel for the City and will be designated as the City Attorney. Mr. Bachman's designation as City Attorney means that he will attend council meetings as requested and be the main contact and legal representative for the City on civil issues. He will consult with other attorneys in the Firm, as necessary, and refer City officials and staff to other attorneys when appropriate. B. If Mr. Bachman cannot or does not wish to continue to be the City Attorney for the City, Mr. Bachman or a representative of the Firm shall inform the City. C. Other attorneys as identified in Section III.B of the attached proposal shall be available as needed for the City's civil matters. D. The designation of City Attorney does not preclude the City from seeking legal counsel from another firm, if it finds it necessary to do so. II. DESCRIPTION OF LEGAL SERVICES A. The City will request the City Attorney to act on civil matters on an ongoing and "as needed" basis. B. The types of services required may include, but may not be limited to, some or all of the following: 1. Attendance at City Council meetings and other City board, commission, or committee meetings as requested by the City Council or City Administrator. 2. Drafting of ordinances, resolutions and correspondence as requested. PHB \FALCON \SVC- CONT.002