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RETAINER AGREEMENT The City of University City, Missouri (the "City")hereby retains John F. Mulligan,Jr. (hereinafter"Special Counsel")as Special Counsel to advise and represent the City in special legal matters relating to the City Manager as may be requested by the City and accepted by Special Counsel, and in such other special legal matters as may be requested by the City and accepted by Special Counsel. Special counsel is not an officer or employee of the City under this Retainer Agreement. Special Counsel shall be compensated at the rate of$250.00 per hour, measured in increments of one-tenth of an hour. In addition, Special Counsel shall be reimbursed for any customary costs or expenses incurred in advising and representing the City, including but not limited to filing fees, fees for service of process and subpoenas, expert witness fees, consultant fees, stenographer fees, paralegal fees, associate counsel fees,travel and lodging expenses,and copying charges. Special Counsel will submit periodic invoices to the City for all fees,costs and expenses. The City agrees to make full and honest disclosures to Special Counsel of all relevant facts. The City understands that its employees, officials and representatives may have to appear in court, to attend depositions,to produce documents and/or provide information, and it will assist and cooperate with Special Counsel to the fullest extent. Special Counsel agrees to advise and represent the City competently and diligently,to exercise professional judgment, and to respond promptly to reasonable requests for information. The City understands that it is free to terminate this Retainer Agreement upon written notice to Special Counsel executed by a duly authorized City representative. Similarly, Special Counsel may, upon giving written notice to the City,terminate this Retainer Agreement for any reason, in accordance with the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct. The City recognizes that no result has been guaranteed by Special Counsel, and that this Retainer Agreement is not based upon any such promise or anticipated result. This Retainer Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with regard to the subject matter contained herein, and all prior and contemporaneous negotiations and understandings between the parties shall be deemed merged into this Retainer Agreement. City of University City,Missouri Special Counsel By: John F. Mulligan, Jr. Title: Date: Date: