To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: October 20, 2026
Department Contact: Katharine Elliott Phone: 707-234-6885
Item Type: Consent Agenda Time Allocated for Item: N/A
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Second Amendment to BOS Legal Services Agreement No. 25-194 with Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLP to Continue Providing Bond Counsel Services in Connection with the County’s Certificates of Participation, Series 2022, in the Amount of $15,000 for a New Agreement Total of $25,000
Vote Requirement: 4/5ths
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve second amendment to BOS Legal Services Agreement No. 25-194 with Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLP to continue providing bond counsel services in connection with the County’s Certificates of Participation, Series 2022, in the amount of $15,000 for a new Agreement total of $25,000; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On December 16, 2026, the Board approved Agreement No. 25-194 in the amount of $10,000 effective December 16, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
On September 1, 2026, the Board approved Agreement No. 25-194-A1 extending the termination date from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
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. The County has retained Hawkins Delafield & Wood, LLP as outside public finance counsel, as it assisted the County with the Series 2022 Certificates of Participation and was best positioned to assist the County with any questions regarding these certificates going forward.
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