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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Jennifer Levitt, City Administrator
From: Peter J Koerner, Director of Public Safety #
Date: November 15, 2018
Subject: RENEWAL OF PROSECUTION SERVICES CONTRACT
Introduction
For over 25 years, Joe Taylor has provided prosecution services for the City of Cottage Grove.
The current three-year agreement expires December 31, 2018. Attached you will find a
proposed 3 -year agreement extending his services through 2021.
Discussion
The City has contracted prosecution services with Joe Taylor since 1997, and since 1990 he
assisted with prosecution working for another firm.
Mr. Taylor has proposed a three-year agreement with an hourly rate of $90.00 (remains the
same) and annual fee caps. Historically Joe Taylor has done an excellent job in providing
prosecution services, keeping hourly rates and annual fee caps either flat or at minimal
increases.
Year-end costs 'for 2017 were $151,641.00, and the fee cap was $162,900.00 (amount under
cap is $11,259.00). Year-end costs for 2018 (estimated) are $153,000.00, and the fee cap is
$167,400.00 (amount under cap is predicted to be $14,400.00).
The proposed fee cap remains the same for the years for 2019 - 2021 with no increase in the
hourly rate.
Fee Cap
2018 $167,400.00
2019 $167,400.00
2020 $167,400.00
2021 $167,400.00
Enclosed you will find Exhibits A - E which provide a very complete historical review of
prosecution and forfeiture services provided, challenges faced and the proposed Contract for
Prosecution Services.
Prior to submitting Mr. Taylor's proposal for Council review and approval, I met with members of
the Department's Command Staff, Detective Division and Support Services who universally
recommend the continued services from Joe Taylor. He has a demonstrated history of being
very responsive to staff, aggressive in his charging of offenses, an expert in DUI law and
Domestic Violence -Stalking cases and has an excellent relationship with the Bench. Joe is a
longtime member of this community and I consider the city fortunate to have his expertise and
services available.
Recommendation
Should Council concur with the recommendation, by motion authorize a contract for prosecution
and related services with the Taylor Law Firm for the contract years 2019 - 2021.
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