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i� Agreement Between the Twin City Army Ammunition Plant Joint Development Authority and Kennedy and Graven, Chartered This is an agreement (the "Agreement") between the Twin City Army Ammunition Plant Joint Development Authority ("JDA"), a joint powers board of the State of Minnesota (the "Board"), on behalf of the City of Arden Hills ( the "City") and Ramsey County (the "County") the members of the Board, and Kennedy and Graven, Chartered ("ATTORNEYS"). In consideration of the mutual terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the JDA and ATTORNEYS agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services. The JDA hereby retains the ATTORNEYS to represent and advise the JDA, by providing general legal services to the JDA for all non-bond legal matters relating to the JDA's activities in support of the redevelopment of the Twin City Army Ammunition Plant, and as directed by the JDA Board. 2. Cost/Payment, Attorneys have identified Michael T. Norton as the attorney who will be the lead attorney for providing services to the JDA under this Agreement ("Lead Counsel"). The other attorneys who may provide services at the direction of Mr. Norton are: Ms. Sarah J. Sonsalla, and other attorneys identified by Lead Counsel as necessary and convenient to undertake the duties of a particular matter for the JDA. Lead Counsel shall consult with the Chair of the JDA if attorneys other than Lead Counsel or Ms. Sonsalla employed by ATTORNEYS will bill the JDA for services. The JDA will pay the ATTORNEYS for attorney services under this Agreement identified by Lead Counsel $235.00 per hour. Paralegal services will be paid at the rate of $110.00 per hour. Any rate increases proposed by ATTORNEYS shall be negotiated annually with the JDA. The JDA will only pay actual and reasonable expenses without any premiums or markup. The JDA will not pay any expenses for computerized legal research in excess of$100 unless approved in advance. Actual copies of receipts for expenses over$100 must be attached to your billing statement. The ATTORNEYS shall promptly notify the JDA when total fees, costs, and/or expenses aggregate $5,000 and each multiple thereof. The ATTORNEYS shall submit an itemized bill and invoice monthly to the JDA Fiscal Agent, or other County official designated by the County. Upon receipt of the invoice and review of the charges by the JDA staff, payment shall be made by the JDA to the ATTORNEYS within 45 days following the receipt of the invoice. Interest accrual and disputes regarding payment shall be governed by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 471.425. 3. Independent Contractor. It is agreed by the parties that at all times and for all purposes within the scope of this Agreement, the relationship of the ATTORNEYS to the JDA is that of an independent contractor and not that of employee, and that the ATTORNEYS shall be entitled to none of the rights, privileges or benefits of an employee of the JDA, the County or the City. 1 42041 Iv2 MTN K0400-11