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<br /> <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br /> <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consider Agreement for Prosecution Services for 2020-2022 with GDO Law <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: Anthony S. Paetznick, Director of Public Safety <br />CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL: <br />No comments to supplement this report ___ Comments attached ___ <br /> <br />Recommendation: Approve the agreement for prosecution services with GDO Law for 2020-2022. <br /> <br />Legislative History: Current City Prosecutor Thomas R. Hughes aligned with GDO Law in 2018. <br /> <br />Financial Impact: Monthly retainer is $6,879, which remains the same as the 2019 cost. <br /> <br />Explanation: After 41 years of service to the City of New Brighton as the municipal <br />prosecutor, Tom Hughes recently notified us of his intent to retire at the end of <br />2019. For the past two years, Mr. Hughes has been strategically aligned with <br />GDO Law. New Brighton officers and support staff have been pleased with the <br />services received from GDO Law. Public Safety leadership met with GDO Law <br />Managing Partner Robb L. Olson to discuss a continuing relationship and Mr. <br />Olson has provided the attached agreement for prosecution services. Staff has <br />checked references with other municipalities that use GDO Law for their <br />prosecution services and Mr. Olson & his staff are highly recommended. Mr. <br />Olson has proposed a three-year contract term effective January 1, 2020 <br />through December 31, 2022 with no cost increase from the current flat fee <br />monthly of $6,879.00. The City Attorney has reviewed the new agreement. <br /> <br /> <br />________________________ <br />Anthony S. Paetznick <br />Director of Public Safety <br /> <br />Attachments: <br />- Prosecution services proposal <br />- Agreement for prosecution services <br />Report Number: 4 <br />Agenda Section: Consent <br />Report Date: 10/14/2019 <br />Council Meeting Date: 10/22/2019