2020-08-25 Solomon AgreementCITY ATTORNEY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this day 25"' of August, 2020, by and between the City of
Blair, Nebraska, hereinafter referred to as "CITY" and Desirae M. Solomon, hereinafter referred
to as "ATTORNEY.',
WHEREAS, said CITY desires that Desirae M. Solomon continue to serve as City
Attorney for the City of Blair Nebraska; and,WHEREAS, said ATTORNEY agrees and desires
to act as legal counsel on behalf of the CITY.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties that, for and in
consideration of the sum of $5,000 per month, said ATTORNEY shall represent and be retained
by said CITY, and shall provide, but not limited to, a). attend necessary meetings and
conferences, b). prepare ordinances, resolutions and all other necessary agreements and
documents, c). codify the municipal code and zoning and subdivision regulations, d). advise and
counsel the Mayor and City Council and other City personnel regarding legal matters and issues,
and e). advise and prepare agreements for Gateway and prepare all economic development (840)
grant and loan documents.
It is agreed by and between the parties that said ATTORNEY shall accept no cases and
represent no parties against the City of Blair, Nebraska
It is further agreed that said ATTORNEY shall be compensated on a per hourly rate for
all time connected with or concerning litigation on behalf of the CITY, to include prosecution
of City code violations. Said per hourly rate shall be determined by mutual agreement of both
parties. Said hourly rate at the date of this Agreement shall be $70.00 per hour.
It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be effective October 1, 2020 and shall
continue until terminated by either party.
It is further agreed and stipulated by and between the parties that the relationship between
ATTORNEY and CITY shall be that said ATTORNEY shall act as an independent contractor
and shall no way be construed as an employee of the CITY.
It is agreed that this Agreement may be terminated by either party by giving notice in
writing thirty (30) days prior to said termination.
This Agreement made the day and year first aforesaid shall be binding upon the heirs,
personal representatives and assigns of all parties hereto.
CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA
BY
Richard Hansen, Mayor
STATE OF NEBRASKA
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WASHINGTON COUNTY )
On this 2-5 day of AtAo a S , 2020, before me, the undersigned a Notary Public,
duly Commissioned and qualified for in said county, personally came Richard Hansen Mayor of
the City of Blair, Nebraska, that he is dully authorized in the premises, that he is known to me to
be the identical person whose name is affixed to the foregoing agreement and acknowledged the
same to be his voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the City of Blair,
Nebraska.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal the day and year last above written.
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
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WASHINGTON COUNTY )
On this day of , 2020, before me, the undersigned a Notary Public, duly
Commissioned and qualified for in said county, personally came Desirae A Solomon to me
known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the foregoing agreement and
acknowledged the execution thereof to be her voluntary act and deed.
WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal the day and year last above written.
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GENERAL NOTARY - State of Nebraska NO ARY PUBLIC
' BRENDA R WHEELER
- My Comm. EV. June 20, 2024