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Attachment B <br />���� <br />REQUEST FOR COUN�IL ACT�ON <br />Date: i / [ �/09 <br />Itein No.; 13.a <br />Depart.ment Approva] Ciry Manager Approval. <br />n <br />[t�m Descrip�ion: Discuss Prof�ssianar Services Policy <br />�t BACKGROUNI) <br />. Council f�.as previously discussed the Professional Serv�ces Policy. Councilmember Johnson has <br />requested a discussion on the policy and effect on current legaI services agreements. <br />� por��c�r Os��cTYVE <br />RevisiE policy for selecting and retaining professional services �vhile balancing the best interes�s <br />, of the City. <br />� BUDGET IMPLICATION�� <br />1.) The cu.rrent palicy limits a firm �rom reappointmeni after providing services %r twa <br />s consecutive 3-year term5: <br />,; a. This could poten#i.a�ly kee� the City fram pracuring the best contract, and <br />� b. Upon yearly review, Counci! has the right. to extend or not extien.d the contract based <br />,� upon performance and existing relationship <br />s �} It may be to the City's advantage to limit th.e contract term to one year ta; <br />� a. Allow mare fl.exibil.ity rn th.e budget, and <br />b: Allow a inore f[uid approach to professional services contracts <br />,,, REQIlESTEU COUNCIL ACTION <br />Motion to remove lan�ua�e from the �ro%ssional Services Pa1rGy that E.imits service to six <br />::� consecuiive years; and <br />C�nsider extending Iegal service cantracts for one year (2009) at. the same terms as 2008. <br />Prepared by: Biil Malinen <br />Attachments: A: Pa•oposed Pr-ofessfonal Services Policy <br />Page 1 af ] <br />