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HomeMy WebLinkAbout077-26 - Kenyon Disend, PLLC - ContractDocusign Envelope ID: 902F81 CA -1 C90-804E-8053-5A5EE1 1 BD3CB AGREEMENT FOR INVESTIGATION SERVICES I. PARTIES This Agreement for Investigation Services ("Agreement") is made on this 16 day of July 2026, between the City of Port Orchard ("City") and Kenyon Disend, PLLC ("Attorneys"). II. SERVICES OF THE ATTORNEYS Attorneys shall provide investigation services and shall work for the City at the pleasure of and under the direction of the Mayor or designee. Attorney Hillary J. Evans will serve as the primary attorney under this Agreement, and will direct the services provided under this Agreement. Attorneys will perform investigative work which may include attending meetings, reviewing documents, conducting interviews, and/or drafting a report. Attorneys will exercise professional judgment in determining the methods and resources necessary to accomplish the objectives of this engagement. III. QUALITY OF SERVICES Attorneys shall perform all legal services covered by this Agreement in a capable and efficient manner, and in accordance with the professional standards of the Washington State Bar Association. Attorneys shall be available at all times for consultation and advice, including on weekends and holidays if needed, directly or through telephone, e-mail, or other forms of communication. IV. FEES AND COSTS City shall be billed for all investigation and legal services at Attorneys' hourly rates. Attorneys' hourly rates for services through December 31, 2026, including necessary travel time, are attached hereto as Exhibit A. Attorneys' hourly rates for subsequent calendar years shall be provided to City on or before November 1 of the immediately preceding calendar year. Attorneys will also charge City fifteen cents per page for black and white photocopying and facsimile transmissions, twenty-one cents per page for color photocopying, and shall be reimbursed for legal messenger services, postage, computerized legal research charges, filing fees advanced on behalf of City, and other direct expenses without markup. Attorneys shall not charge City for mileage reimbursement costs, nor for long-distance telephone charges. Attorneys' current rates expressly account for any taxes or related charges ("charges") imposed on professional service providers by City and the State of Washington. In the event that any such additional charges are imposed during the term of this Agreement, Attorneys shall be Docusign Envelope ID: 902F81 CA -1 C90-804E-8053-5A5EE1 1 BD3CB entitled to recover any such additional charges as a reimbursable cost item on Attorneys' monthly billing statements. Costs for services will not exceed $4,000.00. If the amount will be exceeded, we will obtain written preapproval prior to performing additional services. V. PAYMENT TERMS Fees and costs are due in full from City upon billing by Attorneys. A service charge shall accrue at the rate of 12% per annum, but shall only be added to any balance remaining unpaid sixty (60) days after the statement date. VI. TIME RECORDS Attorneys will maintain accurate time records describing the services performed and the dates upon which said services were performed, and shall provide a monthly statement to City setting forth the time expended for such services. VII. AGREEMENT PERIOD This Agreement shall take effect July 15, 2026, and remain in effect until terminated. Each party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon 30 days written notice. VIII. INDEMNIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS Attorneys shall defend, indemnify, and hold City and its officers and employees harmless from any suits brought against City, and damages awarded as a result of such suits, arising out of or resulting from the fault of Attorneys in performance of this Agreement, except to the extent of any fault of City or its officers or employees. IX. INSURANCE Attorneys shall maintain for the protection of City a professional errors and omissions insurance policy with minimum coverage of one million dollars per claim and three million dollars annual aggregate. Docusign Envelope ID: 902F81 CA -1 C90-804E-8053-5A5EE1 1 BD3CB CITY OF PORT ORCHARD Signed by: By: I�ok4'f P4MA,Suu. Robert Putaansuu, Mayor ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE: Signed by: By: 1�V'aun,� wau.Lt, Brandy a ace, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: (—Signed by: �I By: ':§' t .►r A1-237arioite i . Archer, City Attorney KENYON DISEND, PLLC By: Hillary J. Evans, Managing Partner Docusign Envelope ID: 902F81 CA -1 C90-804E-8053-5A5EE1 1 BD3CB F.XNIRUT A KENYON DISEND, PLLC 2026 HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE ATTORNEYS: Michael R. Kenyon $510 Lisa M. Marshall $400 Soojin Kim $400 Hillary J. Evans $400 Robert D. Zeinemann $370 Kendra S. Rosenberg $370 Colin Olivers $370 Joanna M. Eide $325 Alexandra L. Kenyon $325 Matthew Upchurch $275 PARALEGALS: Margaret C. Starkey $225 Antoinette M. Mattox $195 Janet J. Ito $180 4