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ASSIGNMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENTSASSIGNMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS THIS ASSIGNMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "Assignment") is made effective as of this first day of July, 2026, by Bolves Law Group, PLLC, ("Bolves Law Group"), with the JOINDER and CONSENT of the City of Clearwater, Florida, a municipal corporation 'organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida ("City"). RECITALS: WHEREAS, On May 11, 2026 Bolves Law Group entered into an Supplemental Retainer Agreement for Legal Services ("Agreement") for the representation of the City in the cases Bayesplanade. com, LLC vs. City of Clearwater 24 -001035 -CI and Bayesplanade. com, LLC vs. City of Clearwater 21 -002944 -CI. A copy of that agreement is attached. WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2026, Bolves Law Group has merged its practice with the law firm of Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, P. A. ("Nason Yeager") and Brian Bolves, Esq. and Laura Scala-Olympio, Esq. have joined that firm for the continued practice of law. ASSIGNMENT: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Assignment hereby agree as follows: 1. Recitals. The Recitals to this Assignment are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof. 2. Assignment. Effective July 1, 2026, Bolves Law Group has assigned all its rights, title and interest in and to the Agreements Into Nason Yeager. Involves for services rendered by the Bolves Law Group through and including June 30, 2026, have not been assigned and should be paid to the Bolves Law Group. 3. Invoices for services rendered after June 30, 2026, will be payable to and issued by Nason Yeager as directed by the City. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Bolves Law Group, PLLC has executed this Assignment and as of the date set forth above. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 1 Bolves Law GroLLC. Printed Title: JOINDER AND CONSENT The CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida (the "City"), does hereby approve and consent to said Assignment of Legal Services Agreements by Bolves Law Group, PLLC to the to Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, P. A. THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA By: Owen Kohler, City Attorney Attest: Rosemarie Call, City Clerk 2 BLG BOLVES LAW GROUP, PLLC. May 11, 2026 Supplemental Retainer Agreement Owen Kohler, Esquire City of Clearwater 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 600 Clearwater, FL 33755 Re: Bayesplanade.com, LLC v. City of Clearwater - 24 -001035 -CI Bayesplanade.com, LLC v. City of Clearwater - 21 -002944 -CI Dear Owen: Thank you for choosing Bolves Law Group, PLLC to serve as counsel for the above- named matter. This will serve as a proposal of the terms under which our firm will provide legal services to you regarding the above. This letter is intended to briefly explain our billing practices and procedures. Our fees will be based upon the ethical rules governing our practice. The amount of our statement will be the fair value of the services provided taking into account the time spent by the lawyers involved, the type of service we are being asked to perform, any special level of expertise required, the size and scope of the matter, the results obtained, and other relevant considerations. The hourly attorney rate charged will be $300.00/hour for Senior attorneys, and $125.00/hour for Paralegals. Other lawyers, law clerks, and legal assistants of our firm may participate in the representation to the appropriate extent. Our fees for these matters under this supplemental retainer agreement will not exceed $75,000.00. It is our policy to provide you with the most effective support systems available, while at the same time allocating the costs of such systems in accordance with the usage of the services by individual clients. Therefore, in addition to our fees for legal services, we also charge separately for certain costs and expense disbursements, including messenger, courier, and other communication costs; long-distance telephone; document reproduction; and computer research facilities. These items will be billed at cost. Large disbursement billings may be forwarded by us to you for direct payment by you to the supplier. Post Office Box 20762, Tampa, FL 33662 (813)814-1090 Brianb(abolveslawgroup.com Our billing statements to you will be rendered on a monthly basis and are due and payable upon receipt. We will make every effort to include disbursements in the statement for the month in which the disbursements are incurred. Some disbursements are not available to us until the following month in which case a supplemental statement will be rendered for these additional charges. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you now and in the future. Our goal is to provide legal services to you on the most cost-effective basis possible. Tf.at any time you wish to either discuss our billing policies and procedures generally, or a particular statement specifically, we encourage you to contact us. Please indicate your understanding of the agreement to the above-described engagement by signing and dating this letter in the spaces provided below. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or comments. Sin B an A. Bolves ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED: See attached city signature page. Owen Kohler, City Attorney Dated Post Office Box 20762, Tampa, FL 33662 (813)814-1090 Brian @holveSit1WginuP.00tn Countersigned: Interim City Attorney By: Attest: CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA Jen f1 Yer Poirrier City Manager ±aaII City Clerk