To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: October 20, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Katharine Elliott |
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707-234-6885 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Second Amendment to BOS Legal Services Agreement No. 25-194 with Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLP to Continue Providing Bond Counsel Services in Connection with the County’s Certificates of Participation, Series 2022, in the Amount of $15,000 for a New Agreement Total of $25,000
Vote Requirement: 4/5ths
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve second amendment to BOS Legal Services Agreement No. 25-194 with Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLP to continue providing bond counsel services in connection with the County’s Certificates of Participation, Series 2022, in the amount of $15,000 for a new Agreement total of $25,000; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On December 16, 2026, the Board approved Agreement No. 25-194 in the amount of $10,000 effective December 16, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
On September 1, 2026, the Board approved Agreement No. 25-194-A1 extending the termination date from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Summary of Request:
County Counsel provides legal representation, advice and counsel to the County, its governing Board of Supervisors, County departments, various special districts, and other public agencies, as mandated and authorized by California statutes and local ordinances. The County has retained various outside law firms to represent the County in a variety of legal matters to provide specialized legal services. The County has retained Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLP as outside public finance counsel, as it assisted the County with the Series 2022 Certificates of Participation and was best positioned to assist the County with any questions regarding these certificates going forward.
Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLP specializes in public finance and infrastructure offering governmental agencies, non-profit corporations and financial institutions legal services and counsel in finance and infrastructure transactions. Hawkins was founded in 1854 and currently has 90 lawyers in ten offices across the country.
County Counsel desires to increase the total amount allowable by $15,000 for a new total of $25,000.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do Not approve and provide direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: 1020-862189 |
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current f/y cost: $25,000 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Megan Shandel, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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