TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jeffrey Brax, County Counsel
REPORT BY: Jeffrey Brax, County Counsel
SUBJECT: Agreement with Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell LLP
RECOMMENDATION
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County Counsel requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell effective from August 11, 2021 through June 30, 2022, subject to two additional years of automatic renewals at the end of each fiscal year, for a maximum compensation of $73,400 to provide legal advice and litigation services pertaining to the Oat Hill Multi-Family Residential Project proposed in the City of American Canyon.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell (KKR) is a full-service law firm that advises public sector clients on land use, airport development, airport land use consistency, and other legal issues. County Counsel requests a new agreement with Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell to assist County Counsel with legal advice and litigation services related to the Oat Hill Multi-Family Residential Project proposed in the City of American Canyon.
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:
Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell possesses resources and specialized expertise in the area of land use and airport operations.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
Funds will be appropriated in future years if necessary.
Consequences if not approved:
Representation in the litigation would be provided by County Counsel. The County and the Board would not receive the benefit of specialized legal services and advice from outside counsel.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; therefore the proposed action is not subject to C...
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