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MOOU:-�N-DtSMrW of Mounds View Staff R, Item No: 9.M. Meeting Date: 12/11/ 2017 Type of Business: Council Business Administrator Review: To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Nate Harder, Chief of Police Item Title/Subject: Resolution 8875, Approving the H/J Law Firm to Provide Prosecutorial Services for the City of Mounds View Police Department Background The City has not solicited an RFP since 2003 for prosecutor services for the Mounds View Police Department. The Mounds View Police Department presented a proposed RFP for City Council review at the November 13 Council meeting. The Council approved the proposed RFP which was disseminated to five area law firms. All five firms solicited provided proposals for three year contracts. Discussion A panel consisting of the Interim City Administrator, Chief of Police, and a Mounds View Investigator reviewed the proposals of the five firms. A decision was made to interview three of the firms that had experience specific to Ramsey County. The three firms made presentations to the panel and also answered the panel's questions. The three firms interviewed included Erickson Bell, GDO Law, and H/J Law. All three firms offered outstanding service and similar pricing (Erickson Bell: $75,000, GDO Law $72,000, H/J Law $73,500). The proposed 2018 budget for prosecutorial services is $78,690. The panel decided that H/J law will be the best fit for the City based on criteria we were looking for: longevity, training, service, and value to the Mounds View Police Department. This firm has attorneys, and office staff, that have worked with the Mounds View Police Department and should offer a smooth transition. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Resolution 8875 approving the H/J law firm for prosecutor services to the Mounds View Police Department for a three year contract with a review after one year. Respectfully Submitted, —fA� Nate Harder Chief of Police