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NO. 13
12-19-83
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HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
JAMES G. ROURKE, CITY ATTORNEY
1983-84 BUDGET: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
During the past year our operating costs have increased substan-
tially, including our expenses for rent, telephone, utilities,
photocopying, telecopying, typewriters, computers and word
processors, secretarial salaries, associate salaries, messengers,
library maintenance, stationery, supplies, automobile expense,
etc. Of course, all of these expenses are paid by me out of gross
fees received, none are paid by the City, and they consume more
than half of all fee revenues.
Consequently, to just stay approximately even (and not then even
really, taking into aGcount the diminished purchasing power' of
the residual net), I need to ask that the hourly rate for myself
and partners be increased by $5.00 (to $85.00 for partners and
to $75.00 for associate attorneys) and that the retainer be
increased to $2,400.00 per month (from $2,200.00), with $900.00
thereof being credited for attendance at all regular meetings of
the City Council and Planning Commission (an increase of $50.00)
and $1,500.00 credited to the City upon fees for services.
This memorandum has been reviewed by the City Manager and he has
advised that this proposed increase can be appropriately accommo-
dated in the budget.
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