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14. Try all jury and court cases as necessitated. <br /> 15. Review ordinances for criminal prosecution as requested. <br /> 16. Render written opinions to law enforcement on criminal prosecution matters <br /> where requested, including interpretation of statutes, ordinances, rules and <br /> regulations. <br /> 17. Ensure proper notifications and preparation of police officers and staff for <br /> trial. <br /> 18. Assist in resolving criminal prosecution matters not resulting in litigation. <br /> 19. Assist the City and law enforcement in efficient disposition of DUI-related <br /> forfeitures arising from cases handled by the Criminal Prosecution Attorney. <br /> 20. Examine, evaluate and provide representation for all appeals to the Appellate <br /> Courts. <br /> As part of the firm's comprehensive flat fee prosecution services, no charges are ever <br /> imposed for phone calls. The firm encourages police officers and staff to contact any of our <br /> prosecuting attorneys. If a phone call evolves into a project or work item, that item shall be <br /> covered by the flat fee retainer agreement. The firm has found its law enforcement clients <br /> welcome this approach, as it provides for unfettered legal advice without imposing financial <br /> pressure on the given department. <br /> 2.4 Compensation for Criminal Prosecution Services. For Criminal Prosecution Services for the <br /> years 2023 - 2027, the City agrees to compensate the Criminal Prosecution Attorney as <br /> follows: <br /> 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 <br /> Retainer Fee* $75,028 $77, 278 $79,596 $81,983 $84,442 <br /> Hourly Attorney* $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 <br /> *Retainer Fee: Annual Amount to be paid in 12 equal installments. <br /> *Hourly Attorney: The hourly rates for all attorneys will be the same and shall only apply to <br /> matters not related to or covered by this agreement. Such fees will be specifically agreed to by the <br /> City prior to any undertaking of legal services by the Criminal Prosecution Attorney. <br /> 2.5 Compensation for Expenses. The City will compensate the Criminal Prosecution Attorney <br /> for the following actual and necessary expenses incurred by the Criminal Prosecution <br /> Attorney on behalf of the City: <br /> The Criminal Prosecution Attorney passes through the following charges to the City at cost: <br /> * Process Server Fees <br /> * Court Filing Fees <br /> * Document Recording and Closing Fees <br /> * Court Reporter Transcription Fees <br /> 3 <br />