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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 lave 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 <br />2024 <br />2025 <br />2026 <br />2027 <br />Retainer Fee* . <br />$75,028 <br />$77, 278 <br />$79,59b <br />$81,983 <br />$84,442 <br />Hourly Attorne * <br />$250 <br />$250 <br />$250 <br />$250 <br />$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 />