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BEST BEST 84 KRlEGRR <br />ATTORNEYS AT LAW <br />Dan McHugh, City Attorney <br />August 13, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br />and the McClendon, Leibold, Mann firm. Based on that check, we can represent Redlands in <br />regards to the Project. Please review the list to see if any other persons or entities should be <br />included. If you do not tell us to the contrary, we will assume that this list is complete and accurate. <br />We request that you update this list for us if there are any changes in the future. <br />YOUR OBLIGATIONS ABOUT FEES AND BILLINGS <br />Myself, or my business partner, Alisha Winterswyk, will lead the CEQA team on this <br />matter In view of our firm's long history providing special counsel services to Redlands, we are <br />both pleased to offer the City our discounted, hourly billing rates of $395 per hour Additionally, <br />we will not be requesting any advance deposit or retainer fee from the City prior to the <br />commencement of work. <br />Other attorneys may be called upon from time to time to work on matters as particular <br />needs arise and will be billed at the discounted hourly rates listed below These rates are, likewise, <br />sharply discounted as compared to our standard rates. Rates for our CEQA/land use attorneys on <br />this matter shall be as follows. <br />Partners and Of Counsel $350 00 <br />Associates $285 00 <br />Paralegals & Clerks $170 00 <br />Our rates are reviewed annually and may be increased from time to time with advance <br />written notice to the client. <br />The billing policies are described in the memorandum attached to this letter, entitled "Best <br />Best & Krieger LLP's Billing Policies." You should consider the Billing Policies memorandum <br />part of this agreement as it binds both of us. For that reason, you should read it carefully <br />INSURANCE <br />We understand that you are not now insured or have any insurance that may cover potential <br />liability or attorneys' fees in this case. If you think you may have such insurance, please notify <br />me immediately <br />We are also pleased to let you know that Best Best & Krieger LLP carries errors and <br />omissions insurance with Lloyd's of London. After a standard deductible, this insurance provides <br />coverage beyond what is required by the State of California. <br />09957.00000\34278788.1 <br />