TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: County Counsel
MEETING DATE: May 4, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Christian Curtis
PHONE:
234-6885
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Third Amendment to Board of Supervisors Agreement No. 19-240 with Thomas Law Group to Provide Legal Services Related to Keep The Code, Inc., v. County of Mendocino (Mendocino Superior Court Case No. SCUK-CVPT-12-60196), Extending the Termination Date From June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve Third Amendment to Board of Supervisors Agreement No. 19-240 with Thomas Law Group to provide legal services related to Keep The Code, Inc., v. County of Mendocino (Mendocino Superior Court Case No. SCUK-CVPT-12-60196), extending the termination date from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On October 1, 2019, the Board approved Board of Supervisors Agreement No. 19-240 amending Purchasing Agent Agreement No. 20-32 from $50,000 to $125,000.
On January 21, 2020, the Board approved Board of Supervisors Agreement No. 19-240-A1 amending Board of Supervisors Agreement No. 19-240 from $125,000 to $280,000.
On July 21, 2020, the Board approved Board of Supervisors Agreement No. 19-240-A2 amending Board of Supervisors Agreement No. 19-240 from $280,000 to $365,000.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Thomas Law Group serves as outside counsel to assist the County Counsel's Office with actions related to Keep The Code, Inc., v. County of Mendocino (Mendocino Superior Court Case No. SCUK-CVPT-12-60196) (related to the Harris Quarry project), including advice related to CEQA compliance. This amendment is extending the duration of the agreement, but not increasing the contract amount. Funds for these services are provided by the project applicant, pursuant to an indemnification agreement with the County of Mendocino.
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