To: Board of Supervisors
From: Air Quality Management District
Meeting Date: November 13, 2018
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Barbara Moed |
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463-4354 |
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Department Contact: |
Donna Roberts |
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463-4354 |
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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 Legal Services Agreement with Christiana Darlington, in an Amount not to Exceed $30,000, for Separate Legal Representation for the Air Quality Management District Effective When Fully Executed through June 30, 2019; and Approval of Transfer of Funds from the District’s Fund Balance to Budget Unit 0327, Line Item 862183, to Increase the District’s Legal Fees Budget Appropriation by $20,000 for Outside Legal Services
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Legal Services Agreement with Christiana Darlington, in an amount not to exceed $30,000, for separate legal representation for the Air Quality Management District effective when fully executed through June 30, 2019; approve transfer of funds from the District’s fund balance to Budget Unit 0327, Line Item 862183, to increase the District’s legal fees budget appropriation by $20,000 for outside legal services; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On May 16, 2017 - Approval of Legal Services Agreement #17-022 with Derek Cole as outside legal counsel to represent the District in legal matters.
Summary of Request:
The Air Quality Management District is requesting to enter into a Legal Services Agreement with Christiana Darlington for Separate Legal Representation through June 30, 2019. Ms. Darlington has over ten years’ experience in air quality law, CEQA and planning. She is currently contracted with several other air quality management districts and was recommended by the Air Pollution Control Officers of those districts to assist the District in matters related to District programs and mandated requirements. The District is also requesting approval of the transfer of funds from the District’s Fund Balance in the Amount of $20,000 to increase the District’s Legal Fees Budget Appropriation to Cover the Unanticipated Expenses Related to the District’s Request for Separate Legal Representation.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Supplemental Information Available Online at:
Fiscal Impact:
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Source of Funding: District Funds |
Budgeted in Current F/Y: No |
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Current F/Y Cost: Not to Exceed $30,000 |
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: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Meribeth Dermond |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: November 15, 2018 |
Executed Item Number: Agreement Item Number: 18-159 |
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Note to Department Number of Original Agreements Returned to Dept: Two Original Agreement Delivered to Auditor? Yes |
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