TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Sheryl L. Bratton, County Counsel
REPORT BY: Jason M. Dooley, Chief Deputy County Counsel
SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreement with Hanson Bridgett
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 160133B with the law firm of Hanson Bridgett LLP amending the scope of work and hourly rates. (Fiscal Impact: Nominal; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
County Counsel is the public officer vested by the State with authority to advise and represent the County and its officers in all legal matters and civil actions. (Gov. Code, ?? 26520, 26526, 26529, 27642.) The Board of Supervisors may employ outside counsel to assist the County Counsel in providing legal advice or litigation services (Gov. Code, ?? 31001, 25203) or where the County Counsel has a conflict of interest (Gov. Code, ? 31000.6, subd. (a)) or the County refuses to provide representation. (Gov. Code, ? 996.4.)
The County entered into Agreement No. 160133B with Hanson Bridgett LLP on September 20, 2013. The Agreement was subsequently amended in 2014 to adjust the term, in 2015 to adjust the maximum compensation and billing rates, in 2016 to adjust the scope of work and maximum compensation, and in 2023 to adjust the term and hourly rates. The agreement provides for consultation and legal advice as necessary, with specific assistance on Elections law. This includes assistance in the preparation of 9111 reports, which analyze the legal, fiscal, and policy issues related to a proposed initiative. The proposed amendment would adjust the billing rates and change the scope of work to add litigation services. The maximum compensation remains unchanged.
Requested Action: Approve and authorize Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 160133B with Hanson Bridgett LLP amending the scope of work and hourly rates.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
County Counsel
Is it Mandato...
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