To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
Department Contact: Katharine L. Elliott Phone: 707-234-6885
Item Type: Consent Agenda Time Allocated for Item: N/A
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Agreement (First Amendment to Agreement No. 27-06) with Hefner, Stark & Marois, LLP, in the Amount of $15,000 for a New Agreement Total of $40,000 to Continue to Provide Legal Services
Vote Requirement: 4/5ths
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Recommended Action/Motion:
recommendation
Approve Agreement (first amendment to Agreement No. 27-06) with Hefner, Stark & Marois, LLP, in the amount of $15,000 for a new Agreement total of $40,000 to continue to provide legal services; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
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.
Under County Counsel’s signature authority provided by Resolution No. 26-056, County Counsel entered into an Agreement with Hefner, Stark & Marois, LLP, in the aggregate amount for $25,000, to obtain services related to nonconforming use determinations for the Ukiah Rifle and Pistol Club. An agenda item for this is anticipated to come before the Board of Supervisors at its December 15, 2026, meeting. The proposed increase to the contract amount of this Agreement is intended to ensure sufficient coverage for legal services through the December 15, 2026, meeting.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve amendment; provide direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
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