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I I I ! I I I I I City of Ramsey 15153NOWTHEN BOULEVARDN.tA'., RAMSE Y , MINNESOTA 55303 · (612) 427-1410 REQUEST F()R PR()I)()SALS The Cit.',' of Ramsev is currently soliciting proposals from qualified law firms to represent the City for 1) prosecution. ;') general legal and 3~ development, tax increment financing and bond counsel. The attorney(s) requesting consideration should be aware that experience in the area of municipal law is preferred. The applicant shall have sufficient resources to ensure that all of the demands for the City's needs will be met on a timer' basis. The position is on a consulting or contractual basis, not as a staff position with the City. We request that you submit a proposal, including a v,,rinen synopsis of your firm's experience as it relates to each of' the above three areas including: 1. Municipal litigation - What background do vou have? Approximately how many cases have been tried to conclusion? How many have been tried before a.IUD' "~. 2. Knowledge of the following: B. C. D. Zoning laws Platting and land developement Condemnation law MSA 429 Projects (procedures and appeals) 3. Employment law - Experience dealing with unions and public sector employment practices is desired. 4. Describe an',' experience that you have working with tax increment financing and municipal financing. Working knowledge of prosecution procedures - Have you done prosecution before? Provide references of at least three law enforcement-related individuals, if possible, regarding prosecution performance. In addition to the above, we ask that you suppl.',' the following: 1. Hourly rates for those doing work for the City ~,principal attorneys, associate attorneys, paraiega!s, clerical support and others }. A proposed total annual billing ceiling for all prosecution work for the period 1992. 1993 and 1994. 3. A proposed hourly fee guarantee for the ,,,ears 2992. !993 and 1994 for all positions descvA'be,d in Item~."' above.