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Motion of the Council of Allegheny County authorizing retention of the legal services of John Cambest, Esquire (“Mr. Cambest”) and the law firm of Dodaro, Matta & Cambest, P.C. (“DMC”) as Special Co-Counsel to the Council.
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cambest previously has served as Solicitor to Council;
WHEREAS, while serving as Solicitor Mr. Cambest represented Council in pending litigation;
WHEREAS, the Council shall continue to benefit by Mr. Cambest and DMC representing it in pending litigation;
WHEREAS, Mr. Cambest and DMC are prepared to serve as special co-counsel of Council at the hourly rate of $200 per hour, which hourly rate is consistent with hourly rate paid to other counsel to Council;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY MOVED BY THE COUNCIL OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY,
That this Council hereby authorizes the retention of the services of Mr. Cambest and DMC as Special Co-Counsel to defend the Council at an hourly rate of $200 per hour in pending litigation. The President is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Mr. Cambest and DMC in a form approved by the Solicitor to Council with terms consistent with this Motion. The agreement shall terminate June 30, 2023 unless terminated earlier by Council.