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Graham County approves six-month legal services contract with attorney Ken Volkmar
Summary
The Graham County Board of Supervisors approved a six-month contract with private attorney Ken Volkmar to assist the county's overburdened civil legal office. The contract allows up to $75,000 at $125 per hour, with funds paid only for hours billed.
The Graham County Board of Supervisors on a unanimous voice vote approved a six-month contract with private attorney Ken Volkmar to help the county's civil legal workload.
County Attorney Scott Bennett told the board, "What we have before you today is our request to approve a contract for legal services with former Pinal County Attorney and current private attorney Ken Volkmar." He said the county's civil department is short-staffed and needs extra capacity.
Bennett described the department's staffing shortfall and recommended the contract as a temporary measure while workload remains high. A supervisor noted the contract is not a $75,000 retainer but a cap: hours must be billed to draw on the allotment. The board then voted; the chair called for the ayes and the motion passed.
The contract is structured for up to six months, with a spending cap of $75,000 and an hourly rate of $125. The county attorney said the restructuring ensures the county only pays for documented hours worked rather than an up-front retainer.
The vote was recorded by voice as three ayes and the motion passed.
