TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Sheryl L. Bratton, County Counsel
REPORT BY: Sheryl L. Bratton, County Counsel
SUBJECT: Amendment 4 to Agreement 210364B with Renne Public Law Group
RECOMMENDATION
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County Counsel requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 210364B with Renne Public Law Group LLP, increasing the maximum compensation to $800,000 per fiscal year, and extending the term from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2026.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
County contracted with the firm of Renne Public Law Group to provide specialized legal services concerning juvenile dependency appeals effective May 1, 2021 and amended the Agreement on July 15, 2021 to include litigation services. The County now wishes to increase the maximum compensation from $275,000 per fiscal year to $800,000 per fiscal year to cover the cost of ongoing litigation, in addition to being able to use this firm on an as-needed basis for future cases.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
County Counsel
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Renne Public Law Group is able to provide the services requested and has significant expertise in this area of law. Sufficient funding is included in County Counsel's adopted FY23-24 budget to cover the estimated cost of pre-trial litigation services.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
Funds will be appropriated in future fiscal years if needed.
Consequences if not approved:
Litigation would be provided by County Counsel staff, reducing their availability to other clients.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
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