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:
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Approval of First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, A Professional Corporation, in the Amount of $100,000 for a New Total of $300,000, to Continue to Provide Advice and Representation Regarding County of Mendocino Liability and Litigation, Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2027
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve first amendment to legal services Agreement with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, A Professional Corporation, in the amount of $100,000 for a new total of $300,000, to continue to provide advice and representation regarding County of Mendocino liability and litigation, effective upon execution through June 30, 2027; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On December 3, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement No. 24-201 with Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, a Professional Corporation in the amount of $200,000.
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. The County has retained various outside law firms to represent the County in a variety of legal matters to provide specialized legal services and to defend and represent the County in complex litigation. The County is currently utilizing Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, A Professional Corporation (Firm) for litigation defense services with respect to filed actions. The Firm will continue to be assigned cases or claims based upon their proven legal ability and specific expertise with public enti...
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