To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: September 9, 2025
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Department Contact: |
Charlotte 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 Legal Services Agreement with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, A Professional Corporation, in the Amount of $100,000 for a New Total of $300,000, to Continue to Provide Advice and Representation Regarding County of Mendocino Liability and Litigation, Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2027
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve first amendment to legal services Agreement with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, A Professional Corporation, in the amount of $100,000 for a new total of $300,000, to continue to provide advice and representation regarding County of Mendocino liability and litigation, effective upon execution through June 30, 2027; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On December 3, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement No. 24-201 with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, a Professional Corporation in the amount of $200,000.
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 and to defend and represent the County in complex litigation. The County is currently utilizing Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, A Professional Corporation (Firm) for litigation defense services with respect to filed actions. The Firm will continue to be assigned cases or claims based upon their proven legal ability and specific expertise with public entity representation. The Firm has provided excellent legal services for the County in connection with past litigation and understands the wide variety of legal issues that arise for small rural counties, including a partner from Mendocino County.
County Counsel is requesting the Board approve the first amendment to the agreement in the amount of $100,000 for a new total of $300,000. All legal services invoices will be reviewed by Risk for payment.
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: $275,000 (anticipated contract total through 25/26 including $75,594 paid in FY 24/25) |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: $25,000 |
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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: September 9, 2025 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 24-201-A1 |
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