FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (4)FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEGALnSERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on the 9' day of September, by and between the
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA (the "City") and the law firm of Manson, Bolves,
Donaldson, Varn P.A. ("Counsel").
WITN ESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City retained Counsel in connection with matters pertaining to
provide expertise as it relates to water law/submerged lands and act as liaison to the
FDEP and other parties as may be necessary to assist in clearing any cloud on title of
the lands being developed underthe Seminole Street Boat Ramp — North Marina
District Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to enter into litigation to clear title on the
lands;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants
herein contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT DATED MARCH, 12, 2019
IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Counsel hereby agrees to provide its
professional services in connection with the following matter: Prepare and file motions
for default, prepare and file Motion for Summary Judgements and attend hearing,
negotiate and file Final Judgements as needed.
SECTION 3. PROFESSIONAL FEES FOR SERVICES. The City and Counsel
agree to a rate of $300.00 per hour for attorney services for Jacob D. Varn and other
partners and $200.00 per hour for attorney services for associate attorneys. Professional
fees for services shall not exceed $75,000.00 for the term of this Agreement.
SECTION 4. All other terms and conditions of the original Legal Services
Agreement remain in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Counsel have executed this Agreement as of the
date first written above.
Countersigned:
rank Hibbard
Mayor
Appred as to form:
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4mela K. Akin
City Attorney
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CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
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William B. Horne II
City Manager
MANSON, BOLVES, DONALDSON,
VARN P.A.
By: G/..d'(i . (/GIA'I/C---
Jacob D. Varn, Esq.