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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 Retainer Agreement - InterimPage | 1 July 16, 2024 Andrew W. Mai, Esq. Andrewwoodfordmai@gmail.com City of Sebastian C/O Jennifer Cockcroft, Esq. 1225 Main Street Sebastian City Hall Sebastian, FL 32958 Re: Retainer Agreement for Legal Services – Amended Agreement for Interim City Attorney Matters Thank you for retaining me in my professional capacity to represent City of Sebastian. This letter constitutes the engagement agreement between the City of Sebastian (sometimes herein the " City") and Andrew Mai, Esq., and this letter outlines the terms of the legal representation and fee schedule for services to the City as sometimes herein referred to as " you" or " client." Professional fees are based upon the time spent, including travel time, at an hourly rate of $350.00 per hour. Time will be billed in quarter hour increments. Invoices for attorneys' fees authorized by the City Attorney, will be rendered on a monthly basis. Such monthly bills will be due within thirty (30) days from the date mailed (in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act.) Invoices will be sent to you at the above specified address, either by e-mail or U.S. mail. I reserve the right to withdraw from its representation of you in the event invoices are not promptly paid in full, including withdrawing as legal counsel in pending administrative proceedings or litigation. I will maintain any original records you furnish me in my client file (or files). At the conclusion of the my services (or earlier, if appropriate), it is your obligation to advise as to which, if any, of the original records in our files you wish turned over to you. I will retain any remaining records in my files for a reasonable period of time in accordance with the Florida Public Records laws and ultimately destroy them in accordance with the applicable record retention program schedule then in effect. In the event that my representation is terminated and you have not paid for all services rendered and/or other charges accrued on your behalf to the date of our withdrawal, I may, to the extent permitted by law, assert a retaining lien against any of your records and other items remaining in our possession until such charges are paid. The parties agree that any dispute regarding engagement on this matter will be adjudicated in state court in Indian River County, Florida. Florida law will apply without regard to conflict of law principles. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, the aggregate of which shall constitute a single document. Electronic signatures are sufficient and will be treated as originals. My legal services may be terminated by either you or me at any time; however, any attorneys' fees incurred to the date of termination shall be paid in full. Please indicate your agreement with the above by executing below and returning a signed copy to me. I look forward to working with you on this matter. Thank you again for retaining my services. Page | 2 I agree to the above terms and conditions of representation. CITY OF SEBASTIAN ____________________ By: Jennifer Cockcroft, Esq. Date: 07/16/2024 ANDREW W. MAI, ESQ. /s/ Andrew M. Mai, Esq. By: Andrew W. Mai, Esq. Date: 07/16/2024