TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: County Counsel
MEETING DATE: March 26, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
James Ross
PHONE:
707-234-6885
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Redwood Public Law, LLP, a California Limited Liability Partnership, in the Amount of $10,000 to Provide Legal Advice and Analysis Regarding the Negotiation of Tax Sharing Agreements Between the County of Mendocino and Other Local Entities Effective March 15, 2024, through July 31, 2024
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with Redwood Public Law, LLP, a California limited liability partnership, in the amount of $10,000 to provide legal advice and analysis regarding the negotiation of tax sharing Agreements between the County of Mendocino and other local entities effective March 15, 2024 through July 31, 2024; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On January 10, 2023, the Board approved Agreement No. 23-009 with Meyers Nave in the amount of $15,000 to provide legal advice and analysis regarding the negotiation of tax sharing agreements between the County of Mendocino and other local entities. On May 23, 2023, the Board approved Agreement No. 23-009-A1 amending Agreement No. 23-009 increasing the amount by $15,000 for a new total of $30,000 and extending the termination date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Board of Supervisors previously formed an ad hoc committee of supervisors Gjerde and Mulheren to work with the CEO and cities on the possibility of a master tax sharing agreement. Staff and the ad hoc committee have been working on a tax sharing agreement with the assistance of outside counsel due to the unique and specialized nature of the issues involved. The attorney assisting the County has transitioned from Meyers Nave to Redwood Public Law, LLP, a California limited liability pa...
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