To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: September 1, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Katharine L. Elliott |
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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 Second Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-047 with Redwood Public Law, LLP, in the Amount of $25,000 for a New Agreement Total of $50,000, to Continue to Provide Legal Advice and Analysis Regarding Negotiation of Tax Sharing and the Annexation Process
Vote Requirement: 4/5ths
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve second amendment to BOS Agreement No. 25-047 with Redwood Public Law, LLP, in the amount of $25,000 for a new Agreement total of $50,000, 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.
On September 9, 2025, the Board approved First Amended Agreement No. 25-047-A1 with Redwood Public Law, LLP in the amount of $15,000 for a new agreement total of $25,000.
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. 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 $40,000 for a new total of $50,000.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve and provide direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: 1015-862189 |
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current f/y cost: $14,424.96 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: $0 |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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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: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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