09/15/1992
RETAINER AGREEMENT
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WHEREAS, Monroe County desires counsel to represent it in
the case of DCA v. Monroe County (Case No. 91-1932GM); and
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WHEREAS, Apgar & Theriaque, 820 East Park Avenue, Building F,
Suite 100, Tallahassee, Fla. 32301, represents that the firm is
professionally qualified to represent Monroe County in the above
described administrative proceeding; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County desires to employ Apgar & Theriaque to
represent it in such proceedings; now, therefore,
WITNESSETH:
Monroe County and Apgar & Theriaque, in exchange for the
covenants and promises herein contained, mutually agree as
follows:
1. Apgar & Theriaque, shall diligently and zealously repre-
sent Monroe County in the case of DCA v. Monroe County.
2. Robert C. Apgar shall be lead counsel for the firm,
with the assistance of David A. Theriaque, and legal assistance as
necessary to provide high quality representation.
3. Monroe County shall compensate Robert C. Apgar and
David A. Theriaque at the rate of $150 per hour, and paralegals at
$35 per hour. Monroe County shall reimburse Apgar & Theriaque for
reasonable, documented out of pocket costs and travel expenses.
Apgar & Theriaque shall provide invoices to Monroe County through
the County Attorney on a monthly basis for services rendered and
expenses incurred. The County Attorney shall certify the invoice
for payment by the Clerk. Payment shall be made within 45 days
of receipt of statements. Statements for necessary court report
services shall be forwarded directly to Monroe County for payment
to the provider.
4. Either party may terminate this agreement, with or
without cause, with thirty days written notice.
In the event
Monroe County decides to terminate the agreement, it shall
promptly provide written notice to Apgar & Theriaque, which shall
cease all litigation related work for Monroe County as soon as
possible consistent with the rules of professional conduct
governing the Florida Bar. In the event of termination, Monroe
County shall be liable to Apgar & Theriaque only for actual services
rendered and expenses incurred.
This Agreement shall take effect upon the date of the last
party affixing a signature hereto.
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY KOLHAGE, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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