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occurred during the time he was in the position that I’m in now. When Frank proposed that Attorney Bennett
after he joined the Wadleigh firm worked on this case, he sought my permission for that and | granted it.
Alderman Cookson
Was there concern about Attorney Bennett participating in the process?
Attorney Bolton
| think he thought it was worthwhile that is Attorney Spinella thought it was worthwhile to ask me. | found
nothing that overly concerned me and | thought frankly his knowledge of the project, his knowledge of city
personnel, his knowledge of some of the outside contractors we had on the project if anything would give him a
head start and probably reduce the litigation costs that we otherwise would have to bear.
Alderman Cookson
Thank you. Mr. Dye and Mr. El-Beik, who determine their reimbursement rates?
Attorney Bolton
Essentially Patrick Engineering price.
Alderman Cookson
All right. And then direct expenses will be invoiced at cost plus 10 percent. What do we anticipate — how long
do we anticipate litigation and what sort of expenses do we anticipate associated with this litigation?
Attorney Bolton
The case may not get tried for another two years. On the other hand, we have a pending motion for summary
judgment which if granted will be very beneficial to us and we'll conclude it much quicker. | believe that the
fees to Patrick Engineering for the time spent by Mr. Dye and Mr. El-Beik will be roughly $15,000 total. Other
expenses — travel costs and miscellaneous which will be negligible as compared to the value of the litigation.
MOTION CARRIED
From: Dan Kooken, Purchasing Manager
Re: Fire Alarm Console Furniture (Value: $65,937)
MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE
FROM WRIGHT-LINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,937. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN DEPARTMENT 157,
CITYWIDE COMMUNICATIONS; RADIO COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE CITYWIDE CAPITAL PROJECTS,
FURNITURE & FIXTURES
ON THE QUESTION
Mayor Donchess
Mr. Mansfield why don’t you come up since you are here and give us a brief overview of the project.
Assistant Fire Chief Brian Rhodes
| guess through the evaluation of the city radio communications manager and the city radio communications
committee, it was determined that as with all our infrastructure it was time this equipment that we’re replacing
was basically built in house. It’s big. It’s old. It’s bulky. It’s nearing its end of life and things have changed
