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• • AGENDA ITEM 4A STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson, Chief of Police COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 24, 2011 TOPIC: Council Resolution No. 11 -111, Authorization to enter into a contract for prosecution services with Geck, Duea & Olson, PLLC ACTION REQUIRED: Simple Majority As part of 2012 City budgeting process Council directed staff to evaluate costs related to prosecution services for potential cost savings; Staff met with representatives from Sweeney, Murphy & Sweeney; Geck, Duea & Olson; and the Coon Rapids City Attorney. All three entities submitted proposals to Staff for consideration. Below is a table comparing the proposals: Vendor Prosecution Monthly 2012 Annual Cost Forfeiture * ACE ** 2013 Sweeney Murphy & Sweeney $ 9,000.00 $ 108,000.00 $ 100.00 included Geck Duea & Olson $ 8,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 100.00 included $ 96,000.00 City of Coon Rapids $ 8,250.00 $ 99,000.00 $ 80.00 50/50 split $102,000.00 * Any expenditures for work performed as part of forfeiture is billed to the appropriate forfeiture, not the City's General Fund. Sweeney and Olson hourly rate does not include any proceeds from the sale of forfeited property. City of Coon Rapids proposed an hourly rate plus 30% of any revenue from the sale of any forfeited property. ** Sweeny and Olson proposals include any citation dismissal paperwork related to ACE Program. City of Coon Rapids proposal offers Lino participation in CAP diversion program at 50/50 split of any revenues. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 11 -111 authorizing Geck, Duea & Olson, PLLC to serve as the prosecuting attorney for City of Lino Lakes. ATTACHMENTS 1. Council Resolution 11 -111 • 2. Geck, Duea & Olson Prosecution Services Proposal /Service Agreement