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AGENDA ITEM 3C <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Linda Waite Smith <br />DATE: 3/15/99 for. 3/22/99 <br />TOPIC: Consider Authorizing Additional Attorney Costs for Insurance Claim <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />BACKGROUND: <br />In January 1999, the City Council authorized Attorney George Hoff to represent the City <br />in negotiations with Great American Insurance Company. The negotiations are not <br />completed but the attorney fees have reached the previously authorized amount of $1,000. <br />Mr. Hoff estimates that the next phase of activity will cost a minimum of $750 and may <br />reach a maximum of $4,000, depending on the amount and type of work involved. <br />OPTIONS: <br />1. Authorize Attorney George Hoff to continue negotiations with Great <br />American Insurance Company on behalf of the City for a fee not to exceed <br />$4,000. <br />2. Authorize Attorney George Hoff to continue negotiations with Great <br />American Insurance Company on behalf of the City for a fee less than <br />$4,000. <br />3. Decline to authorize Attorney George Hoff to continue negotiations with <br />Great American Insurance Company on behalf of the City. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Option 1: Authorize Attorney George Hoff to continue negotiations with Great <br />American Insurance Company on behalf of the City for a fee not to exceed <br />$4,000. <br />