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File #: 25-0722    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agreement Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 7/16/2025 In control: County Counsel
On agenda: 9/9/2025 Final action:
Title: Approval of First Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-047 with Redwood Public Law, LLP, in the Amount of $15,000 for a New Agreement Total of $25,000, to Continue to Provide Legal Advice and Analysis Regarding Negotiation of Tax Sharing and the Annexation Process
Sponsors: County Counsel
Attachments: 1. Agreement 25-047-A1, 2. Agreement 25-047
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To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  County Counsel

Meeting Date:  September 9, 2025

 

 

Department Contact:  

Charlotte Scott

Phone: 

707-234-6885

 

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Approval of First Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-047 with Redwood Public Law, LLP, in the Amount of $15,000 for a New Agreement Total of $25,000, to Continue to Provide Legal Advice and Analysis Regarding Negotiation of Tax Sharing and the Annexation Process

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Approve first amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-047 with Redwood Public Law, LLP, in the amount of $15,000 for a new Agreement total of $25,000, to continue to provide legal advice and analysis regarding negotiation of tax sharing and the annexation process; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

On May 20, 2025, the Board approved Agreement No. 25-047 with Redwood Public Law, LLPs in the amount of $10,000 to provide legal advice and analysis regarding negotiation of tax sharing and the annexation process.                     

 

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 provide specialized legal services and consultation, and one such area of specialization is the tax sharing and annexation process. Redwood Public Law, LLP, provides specialized legal advice and analysis regarding the tax sharing and annexation process. This Amendment increases the original contract amount of $10,000, 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

                                          

Vote Requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: 1015-862189

current f/y cost: $18,853

budget clarification: N/A

annual recurring cost: $0

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No

revenue agreement: No

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes

CEO Liaison: Executive Office                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Approved

Date: September 9, 2025

Executed Item Type: Agreement

 

Number: 25-047-A1