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BickerstafF Heath Delgado Acosta LLP Post -project support. The Firm will remain available to the City to deliver maps and answer any remaining questions at the conclusion of the project and provide other assistance as requested. Litigation. In the event there is actual litigation or threatened litigation, the Firm will be available to counsel the City about the likely merits of any suit or claim brought or anticipated to be brought imminently, or to defend the challenge. Compensation The basic pricing structure for our services is outlined below. At the City's request, the Firm will prepare an estimated budget for the City's redistricting project. The ultimate project costs will largely be affected by choices the City makes, such as whether the City Council requests the Firm's attorneys/staff to attend meetings in person rather than appearing remotely, the time it takes for the City Council to agree on a final plan, etc. Initial Assessment $6,000.00 (plus out-of-pocket expenses) The Initial Assessment will consist of the preliminary tasks, Initial Assessment data analysis, and a presentation and discussion of the Firm's findings with the City Council. We charge $6,000 for the preparation and presentation of the Initial Assessment, plus out-of-pocket expenses, and travel time. If the Initial Assessment reveals that the City is balanced, and the City decides not to redistrict, no other fees will be assessed unless additional services are requested. Redistricting Process Hourly Fee Basis (plus out-of-pocket expenses) If the City is found to be out of balance, we will develop a detailed budget on request, outline the City's obligations, and produce a timeline for completing the remainder of the redistricting process. Unless otherwise indicated in writing, our fees for legal services related to redistricting are determined on the basis of the hourly rates of the respective attorneys, specialists, and paralegals who perform the services, plus out-of-pocket expenses including travel and travel time. These rates vary depending on the expertise and experience of the individual performing the work and are indicated below. Senior Attorney: $420-$480 per hour Other Attorney: $250-$375 per hour