FIRST AMENDMENT TO ENGAGEMENT LETTER AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL
SERVICES
WITH CROWELL & MORING LLP
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT to the Engagement Letter agreement for legal services (“First Amendment”) is made this 6th day of May, 2025, by the CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, a chartered municipal corporation, ("City"), and CROWELL & MORING LLP, a Limited Liability Partnership ("Attorney”).
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive part of this Agreement:
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2024, the parties entered into an Engagement Letter agreement for legal services which incorporated the City’s standard Agreement for Legal Services (the “Agreement”) and which was approved by the City Council at its’ December 17, 2024 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the Agreement to increase the blended rate for Attorney.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereby agree to make the following amendments to the Agreement:
1. COMPENSATION. The Agreement is hereby amended to increase the rate of compensation from a blended rate of $760 to a blended rate of $850.
2. NO OTHER AMENDMENTS. Except as expressly stated herein, the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. The Agreement and this First Amendment constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede any previous oral or written agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof.
In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the Agreement and this First Amendment, the terms of this First Amendment shall govern. [SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE]
2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this First Amendment in Redondo Beach, California, as of this 6th day of May, 2025.
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CROWELL & MORING LLP
a chartered municipal corporation a limited liability partnership _____________________________ By: ______________________ James A. Light Name: _______________________
Mayor Title: _______________________
ATTEST:
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Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Diane Strickfaden, Risk Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Joy A. Ford, City Attorney