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41 • Mileage: $58.5 per mile or IRS rate Westlaw or Lexis fees: Actual cost charged Other charges such as: Actual cost charged Messenger service Express mail Filing Fees 2.06. Billing Statements. Billings by the City Attorney to the City for services will be on a • monthly basis, except as may otherwise be agreed upon by the parties. The billing statement shall be of sufficient detail to adequately inform the City concerning the tasks performed, the attorney or staff performing them, the time spent on each task and the nature and extent of costs and disbursements. The statement shall also contain a summary that shows the total time spent for each category and the total fees, charges and disbursements for each category. • 2.07. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall commence on 2008 through December 31, 2009. The hourly rates specified in this Agreement will remain in effect for the term of this Agreement. 2.08. Primary Legal Counsel. It is the intention of the parties and it is hereby agreed by the City Attorney, that the term "primary legal counsel" as used herein means and refers to Michael T. Norton who will, except in the case of unavoidable conflict or other good and substantial reasons, perform, supervise and be responsible to the City for the legal services to be provided. 2.09. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, any attached exhibits and any addenda or amendments signed by the parties shall constitute the entire agreement between the City and the City Attorney, and supersedes any other written or oral agreements between the City and the City Attorney. This Agreement can only be modified in writing signed by the City and the City Attorney. 2.10. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the City at any time or by the City Attorney upon 60 days written notice. 2.11. Conflict of Interest. The City Attorney shall use best efforts to meet all professional obligations to avoid conflicts of interest and appearances of impropriety in representation of the City. It is the intent of the City Attorney to refrain from handling any legal matters for any other person or entity that may pose a conflict of interest. In the event of a conflict, the City Attorney, with the consent of the City, shall arrange for suitable alternative legal representation. 2.12. Agreement Not Assignable. Except as provided in Paragraph 2.11 of this Agreement relating to conflicts of interest, the rights and obligations created by this Agreement may not be assigned by either party. 2.13. Agreement Not Exclusive. The City retains the right to hire other legal representation for specific legal matters. 2.14. Independent Contractor Status. All services provided by the City Attorney pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by the City Attorney as an independent contractor and not as an D -4