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CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES <br /> CITY ATTORNEY PROSECUTION <br /> The City of Falcon Heights, hereinafter referred to as 'the <br /> city', agrees to employ Peterson, Fram and Bergman, hereinafter <br /> referred to as 'the firm', as its prosecuting attorney under the <br /> conditions outlined in this document. <br /> I. City attorney <br /> A. Mr. Jerry Filla will act as the city attorney in <br /> prosecution matters for the city. His designation as <br /> city attorney means that he will attend council <br /> meetings as requested and be the main contact and legal <br /> representative for the city on prosecution issues. He <br /> will consult with other attorneys in the firm, as <br /> necessary, and refer city officials and staff to other <br /> attorneys when appropriate. <br /> B. If Mr. Filla cannot or does not wish to continue to be <br /> the city attorney for the city, Mr. Filla or a <br /> representative of the firm shall inform the city. <br /> C. Other attorneys as identified in Section III B of the <br /> attached proposal shall be available as needed for the <br /> city's prosecution matters. <br /> D. The designation of city prosecution attorney does not <br /> preclude the city from seeking legal counsel from <br /> another firm, if it finds it necessary to do so. <br /> II. Description of legal services <br /> A. The city requests that the firm provide all prosecution <br /> services including representing the city in court. <br /> B. The firm shall provide the city with information on <br /> the firm's prosecution policies and on specific cases <br /> as necessary or upon request of the city council and /or <br /> city administrator. <br /> C. From time to time the city council and /or the city <br /> administrator may request counsel on civil matters. <br /> D. Respond to city staff inquiries and return <br /> telephone calls within the same day of <br /> inquiry. <br />