TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Sheryl L. Bratton, County Counsel
REPORT BY: Jason Dooley, Chief Deputy County Counsel
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 220285B with Serviam by Wright, LLP
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 220285B with Serviam by Wright, LLP for legal advice and litigation services related to code enforcement matters, extending the agreement for one year at the maximum annual payment of $80,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 . (Fiscal Impact: $80,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Napa County entered into Agreement No. 220285B on March 21, 2022, with Serviam by Wright, LLP (formerly “Silver & Wright, LLP), to provide certain specialized legal services concerning code enforcement. On March 11, 2025, the County amended the agreement to modify the maximum compensation and extend the term through June 30, 2026. County Counsel is requesting a second amendment to Agreement No. 220285B extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2027.
The amendment will extend the agreement for one year at the maximum annual payment of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) for fiscal year 2026-2027; provided, however, that such amounts shall not be construed as guaranteed sums, and compensation shall be based upon services actually rendered and expenses actually incurred.
Requested Action: Approve and authorize Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 220285B with the firm of Serviam by Wright, LLP.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
County Counsel |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Serviam by Wright, LLP possesses resources and specialized expertise |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Funds will be appropriated in future fiscal years as needed. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If the proposed amendment is not approved, litigation would have to be handled in-house, which may impact other work. |
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Additional Information |
Strategic Initiative: Build Healthy, Connected Communities |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.