HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contract to Ritts Law Group, PLLC for Legal Services for the Power Plant RESOLUTION NO. 23-134
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RITTS LAW GROUP, PLLC,
ALEXANDRIA,VIRGINIA, FOR LEGALS SERVICES FOR THE POWER PLANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in September 2009, the City Council approved an engagement and retainer
agreement with The Ritts Law Group, PLLC of Alexandria, Virginia, for legal services related to
the regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act; and,
WHEREAS, for the initial agreement, Council authorized expenditure of an amount not-
to-exceed $100,000. During the initial twelve months, The Ritts Law Group worked closely with
Electric Services and the Legal Department to evaluate projects scheduled at the steam electric
plant and the combustion turbines. In the ensuing years, The Ritts Law Group has continued to
provide assistance in support of a number of matters facing Electric Services; and,
WHEREAS, since its engagement with The Ritts Law Group in 2009, the City has
expended a total of$1,035,811.75 with this firm. The agreement is about to be closed due to the
length it has been open, and staff recommended the move to a new year-by-year agreement. The
contract amount is based on an estimated 60 hours at$600/hour and 160 hours at$350/hour. These
rates are reasonable for the highly specialized type of work involved for Washington, DC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that awarding a contract to The Ritts Law Group, PLLC, Alexandria, Virginia, in the amount of
$90,000, for Legal Services for the Power Plant is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of March, 2023.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of March, 2023.