To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: October 8, 2024
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Department Contact: |
Charlotte E. Scott |
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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 First Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 24-009 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in the Amount of $100,000 for a New Agreement Total of $200,000 to Provide Legal Services, Effective January 23, 2024, through June 30, 2025
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve first amendment to BOS Agreement No. 24-009 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in the amount of $100,000 for a new Agreement total of $200,000, to provide legal services effective January 23, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board of Supervisors approved BOS Agreement No. 24-009 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore on January 23, 2024.
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. From time to time, the County has retained various outside law firms to represent the County in a variety of legal matters to provide specialized legal services and to defend and represent the County in complex litigation. Liebert Cassidy Whitmore provides legal services for defense of the litigation matter of Chamise Cubbison v. Mendocino County, et al., Case No. 23CV01231. County Counsel is requesting the Board approve the first amendment to the agreement in the amount of $100,000 for a new total of $200,000.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: 0713-863320 |
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current f/y cost: $200,000 |
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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: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: October 8, 2024 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 24-009-A1 |
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