TO: Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Chris Celsi, Executive Director
REPORT BY: Chris Celsi, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Budget Amendment - Administrative
RECOMMENDATION
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Approval and Authorization for the Executive Director to sign a Budget Amendment to increase appropriations for Budget Line 810000-52140 - Legal Services for the amount of $30,000 due to unanticipated costs which occurred in the first quarter. This increase will be offset by available fund balance.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Authority budgeted $35,000 for Legal Services for 2025-2026 based on historical data. During the first quarter, Legal services in the amount of $33,000 were used for assistance with the new Construction & Demolition Facility construction project contract, securing the loan to finance this construction, help with negotiating and drafting a contract extension with Napa Recycling Operations and Waste Services, and advising with setting our new DRTS gate rates. Legal services are currently at $42,000 for the first two quarters of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Anticipated additional costs for the remainder of 2025-2026 are estimated not to exceed $20,000. The estimated expectation of legal services is not to exceed $35,000 for 2026-2027.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Mandatory |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Legal Services provide essential legal advice and representation as needed. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Invoices cannot be paid. |
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.