To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Counsel
Meeting Date: March 27, 2018
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Katharine L. Elliott |
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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 Amendment to Purchasing Agent Agreement No. 18-75 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to Provide Legal/Conflict Counsel Services in the Amanda Carley v. County of Mendocino Lawsuit in the Amount of $25,000 For a New Total Agreement Amount of $75,000
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve amendment to Purchasing Agent Agreement No. 18-75 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to Provide Legal/Conflict Counsel Services in the Amanda Carley v. County of Mendocino lawsuit in the amount of $25,000 for a new total Agreement Amount of $75,000; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
On November 3, 2017, the County previously entered into an agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in order to provide conflict counsel for the defense of the District Attorney in the Amanda Carley v. Mendocino County, et al. (SCUK-CVG-2017-69021) for an amount of $50,000. As there were extensive motions filed, the amount the County has had to pay out has increased. Our office anticipates spending close to $75,000 for the remainder of this current fiscal year. It is anticipated that LCW will be seeking costs and attorneys’ fees from the plaintiff.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve.
Supplemental Information Available Online at: N/A
Fiscal Impact:
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Source of Funding: GL-0713-863320 |
Budgeted in Current F/Y: No |
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Current F/Y Cost: $75,000 |
Annual Recurring Cost: N/A |
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Carmel J. Angelo, CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Karla Van Hagen |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: 03/28/18 |
Executed Item No.: Agreement Number: 18-025 |
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Note to Department: |
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Executed Documents Returned to Department: Originals 2 Hand Delivered Yes Executed Agreement Sent to Auditor? Yes |
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