To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
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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 Legal Services Agreement with Jones Mayer Law, for a Total of $50,000, 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 Legal Services Agreement with Jones Mayer Law, for a total of $50,000, 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:
None.
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. Jones Mayer Law (Firm) will provide legal services for the litigation matter of April James et al. v. Matthew Kendall et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District, Case No. 1:25-cv-03736-RMI.
County Counsel and Risk will monitor and approve the law firm’s legal representation in all aspects. 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: $10,000 |
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budget clarification: n/a |
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annual recurring cost: $40,000 |
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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: May 20, 2025 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 25-045 |
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