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Record #001170
Hugh D., Spitzer
Attorney at Law,
6604 161", Ave. NE
Seattle WA 98105
spitzerhAO)cirnail.com
206-790-1996
January 0, 2017
William Bloor, City Attorney
City of Port Angeles
321 E 5th Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Re, Special Counsel Services Regarding City Status
Dear Bill,
I am pleased to assist the City of Port Angeles (the "City") in connection with an
analysis of certain legal issues relating to the City's possible conversion from Code City
to Second Class City status. The purpose of this letter is to document the terms of my
engagement.
I will keep you well informed of all activities I am engaged in on the City's behalf. I
will also send you copies of all material papers coming in or going out of my office to or
from third parties.
When serving as an attorney for the City, l will perform my responsibilities and
carry out all services as an independent contractor. I will, at my sole expense, obtain and
keep in force any and ali necessary licenses. d will also maintain such professional liability
insurance as I deem appropriate to protect my law practice from losses and claims which
may arise in connection with my work for the City.
For work performed in 2017, 1 w0l bill at the rate of $350 per hour, and total billings,
will not exceed $5,000 without the City's express written approval. I will ordinarily bill you
monthly
if the foregoing terms are acceptable, I would appreciate it if you or the City
Manager would sign a copy of this engagement letter and return it to me.
Sin ly,
H h 1 Spitzer
William Woor
Januar,, 'M. 2017
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ACCEPTED AND APPROVED,
By:
Dan K McKeen, City Manager