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Mr. David Childs • <br /> February 24 , 1983 <br /> Page 2 <br /> (2) Obviously, our office is very accessible to the police. To my <br /> knowledge, it is the only law office within the city limits . <br /> It is never closed for vacations. There is often times an <br /> attorney working on evenings or weekends. During working <br /> hours , telephone lines are always answered by an employee as <br /> opposed to an answering service or machine. We do not now, <br /> nor do we expect to have , unlisted home telephone numbers, <br /> and in emergencies , could be reached at home.. <br /> ( 3) As I have previously indicated, I believe that there should <br /> be an open line of communication between the police department <br /> and the attorney who represents them. I believe this will occur <br /> somewhat automatically because of existing acquaintances and <br /> the proximity of our office , however, some regular meetings <br /> or memos are appropriate and necessary. <br /> (4) Based upon the information that we have received as to the <br /> number and type of prosecutions , we would represent the City <br /> in these matters at a fixed fee of $1,500 per month for a <br /> twelve-month period expiring no later than June 1, 1984. <br /> This fee assumes that there is no substantial increase in <br /> the amount of work to. be performed which results from changes <br /> in existing enforcement procedure , prosecution procedure, such <br /> as prohibitions against plea negotiations , or applicable law. <br /> In addition , no prosecutorial appeals would be included in <br /> that f-ee, and the preparation of appellate briefs in an appeal <br /> by a defendant would be considered a reimbursable out-of-pocket <br /> expenditure. <br /> I trust that this information is helpful to you. <br /> Yours very truly,?, <br /> G' <br /> EDWARD J. HANCE <br /> EJH: thc <br /> • <br />