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i Of Report Number 11-026 <br /> HION Agenda Section VI-5 ' <br /> the city that works for you Council Meeting Date January 25,2011 <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br /> ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consideration of agreement for Prosecution Services with Hughes & <br /> Costello for 2011. 4 <br /> DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: Robert J. Jacobson, Director of Public Safety <br /> CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: <br /> No comments to supplement this report at Comments attached <br /> Recommendation: 1111101r <br /> Approve the contract between the City of New Brighton Hughes & Costello for prosecution services <br /> for 2011. <br /> Legislative History: <br /> The City of New Brighton has used the services of Hughes and Costello, for its prosecution services <br /> since 1980. <br /> Financial Impact: <br /> Monthly Retainer of$4,236.00, the same retainer as 2008, 2009 and 20 10. <br /> Explanation: <br /> As prosecuting attorney for the City, Mr. Hughes has furnished legal services including the <br /> following: <br /> a. Advise and train all City departments with regard to laws relevant to their department and <br /> the prosecution of criminal cases as requested. <br /> b. Consult with citizens on complaints of ordinance and statute violations. <br /> c. Prepare criminal complaints. <br /> d. Evaluate all cases for the appropriate charge and correct procedure to be followed. <br /> e. Represent the City in all pretrial motions and pretrial conferences in criminal matters. <br /> f. Perform legal research and writing necessary for criminal cases. <br /> g. Notify all witnesses of necessary court appearances. <br /> h. Prosecuting all criminal court trial and jury cases. <br /> i. Examine, evaluate, prepare briefs and argue all appeals to the Ramsey County District <br /> Court and Minnesota Supreme Court. <br /> j. Attend court sessions in other divisions where required by the court. <br /> k. Perfo -- legal services for motor vehicle forfeitures under Minnesota Statutes 169.1217. <br /> 41 <br /> Robert J. J tiro bson <br /> Director of Public Safety <br /> I\COUNCIL\REPORTS\201 I\Public Safety\Piosecuting Atty Contact.doc <br />