SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENTSECOND AMENDMENT TO LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on the 1 u day of November, 2021, by and between
the CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA (the "City") and the law firm of Manson, BoIves,
Donaldson, Varn PA. ("Counsel").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City retained Counsel in connection with matters pertaining 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 under the
Seminole Street Boat Ramp — North Marina District Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it became necessary to enter into litigation to clear title on the lands;
and
WHEREAS, the litigation has proven more complex than originally anticipated,
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 judgments and attend hearing, negotiate
and file final judgments 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 attomeys. Professional
fees for services, including all expenses incurred thusfar, shall not exceed $100,000.00
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:
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‘rank Hibbard
Mayor
Approved as to form:
David Margolis
City Attorney
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CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
Jon Jennings
City Manager
Attest:
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Rosemarie CaII
City Clerk
MANSON, BOLVES, DONALDSON,
VARN P.A.
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an Bolves, Esq.