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File #: 22-1342    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 11/21/2022 In control: Social Services
On agenda: 12/6/2022 Final action:
Title: Approval of Agreement with DeMartnini, Walker, and Ghaedi, L.L.P. in the Amount of $25,000 to be Effective Upon Signature with an End Date of June 30, 2023, to Provide Legal Services for Matters Pertaining to Estates Under the Jurisdiction of the Public Administrator's Office
Attachments: 1. Agreement 22-287

 

To:  Board of Supervisors

FromSocial Services

Meeting DateDecember 6, 2022

 

Department Contact:  

Bekkie F. Emery

Phone: 

(707) 463-7761

Department Contact:  

Stephen White

Phone: 

(707) 467-5868

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Approval of Agreement with DeMartnini, Walker, and Ghaedi, L.L.P. in the Amount of $25,000 to be Effective Upon Signature with an End Date of June 30, 2023, to Provide Legal Services for Matters Pertaining to Estates Under the Jurisdiction of the Public Administrator’s Office

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Approve the Agreement with DeMartini, Walker, and Ghaedi, L.L.P. in the amount of $25,000 to be effective upon signature with an end date of June 30, 2023, to provide legal services for matters pertaining to estates under the jurisdiction of the Public Administrator’s Office; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

N/A                     

 

Summary of Request

The Mendocino County Public Administrator’s (PA) Office was advised by County Counsel to seek outside counsel for matters pertaining to estates administered by the PA. These are specialized services which require an attorney with expertise in this field. The dollar amount budgeted, and term of the contract were established so that PA can utilize this firm throughout the fiscal year for additional matters which require their counsel.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Return to department for alternate handling.                     

 

Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

vote requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: https://marinrealestatelawyer.com/

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: General Fund

budgeted in current f/y: No Funds will be offset with increase PA Revenue

current f/y cost: $25,000

if no, please describe: Legal Expertise Needed for Unexpected Circumstances

annual recurring cost: As Needed

revenue agreement: No

 budget clarification: N/A

Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes

 

CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO

 

 

CEO Review: Yes 

 

 

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk

Final Status:Approved

Date: December 6, 2022

Executed Item Type: Agreement   Number: 22-287