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. . . Photocopying: Facsimiles Mileage: Westlaw or Lexis fees: Other charges such as: Messenger service Express mail Long distance telephone calls Filing fees Parking fees $.20 per page $.50 per page $.36 per mile Actual cost charged Actual cost charged Our monthly billing statements provide detail for all fees and costs. 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 be for two years. The hourly rates specified in this Agreement will remain in effect for the term of this Agreement. 2.08. Bond Counsel Services. The City Attorney will act as approving bond counsel for the City if so requested by the City. These services are not part of this Agreement, but may be made such by mutual agreement of the parties. In the event such services are desired by the City, fees for these services will be those usual and customarily charged by the firm of Kennedy & Graven, Chartered. 2.09. 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 Scott J. Riggs and Robert J. V. Vose who will, except in the case of extraordinary circumstances involving disability, unavoidable conflict or other good and substantial reasons, perform, supervise and be responsible to the City for the legal services to be provided. 2.10. 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. 2.11. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the City at any time or by the City Attorney upon 30 days written notice. 2.12. 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. In the event of a conflict, the City Attorney, with the consent ofthe City, shall arrange for suitable alternative legal representation. It is the intent of the City Attorney to refrain from handling legal matters for any other person or entity that may pose a conflict of interest.