To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: May 25, 2021
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Christian Curtis |
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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 Retroactive Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC in the Amount of $50,000 to Provide Legal Services for the Period of May 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2022
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC in the amount of $50,000 to provide legal services for the period of May 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
County Counsel is requesting the Board approve an agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal defense in the litigation matter of Ann Marie Borges & Chris Gurr v. County of Mendocino (Case No. 3:20-cv-04537-SI). This firm’s strong background in municipal law issues will assist in the County’s defense of this matter.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve the agreement and provide direction to staff.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: n/a
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: GL 0713-863320 |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: $50,000 |
if no, please describe: |
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annual recurring cost: n/a |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: n/a |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: May 27, 2021 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 21-086 |
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Note to Department Number of Original Agreements Returned to Dept: 0 Original Agreement Delivered to Auditor? No |
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