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Attorneys at Law Partners
Barney L.Knight
Tel: (512)323-5778 Executive Office Terrace Paige Harbison Saenz
Fax: (512)323-5773 Bradford E.Bullock
www.cityattorneytexas.com 223 West Anderson Lane,Suite A-105 Barbara Boulware-Wells
attorneys @cityattomeytexas.com Austin,Texas 78752 Jeffrey T.Ulmann
February 28, 2014
Ronald L. Olson
City Manger
City of Corpus Christi
P. O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
Re: Services as Interim City Attorney
Dear Mr. Olson:
This letter confirms an agreement that, effective as of March 1, 2014, Barney L. Knight of Knight &
Partners, Attorneys at law, will begin service as the Interim City Attorney of the City of Corpus
Christi. The initial term of this Agreement for service as Interim City Attorney will be for a term of
one calendar month. The City may extend the term of this agreement for a period of up to an
additional three calendar months, and the City Manager may terminate my service as Interim City
Attorney at any time in his sole discretion.
The fee for services provided by Barney Knight as Interim City Attorney will be $16,000 per month.
In addition to the monthly fee, the City will, at its expense, provide Knight with furnished apartment
during the term of this agreement. Excluding the apartment, the monthly fee shall be inclusive of the
travel and related out of pocket expenses incurred by Knight.
I recognize that an appropriate working environment is particularly important during an interim
assignment. During my service I will provide interim leadership for the City Attorney's Department,
supervise and manage the City Attorney's Department and provide legal advice and opinions as are
commonly provided by a city attorney. I will also: (a) coordinate closely with you, and others selected
to conduct a comprehensive review of the City Attorney's Department and its personnel, (b) observe
and examine the structure, function, performance, personnel and organization of the City Attorney's
Department and provide recommendations to the City Manager for improvement, (c) consult with and
be directed by you; and (d) not take action regarding personnel without your review and approval.
I look forward to working with you, the Legal Department, City Council and the entire staff.
Accepted and Approved: Very truly yours,
Ro ld . • son Barney L. Knight
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2014-071
3/18/14
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