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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
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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.
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CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
Signed by:
By: I�ok4'f P4MA,Suu.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
Signed by:
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Brandy a ace, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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A1-237arioite i . Archer, City Attorney
KENYON DISEND, PLLC
By:
Hillary J. Evans, Managing Partner
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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
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