TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Thomas Zeleny, Interim County Counsel
REPORT BY: Chris R.Y. Apallas, Deputy County Counsel
SUBJECT: Amendment 3 to Agreement No. 190327B with Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell
RECOMMENDATION
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County Counsel requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 190327B with the law firm of Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell, increasing the maximum compensation from $69,900 per fiscal year to $150,000 per fiscal year and extending the term to June 20, 2022 with two renewals at the end of each fiscal year.
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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. The County entered into Agreement No. 190327B with KKR on January 24, 2019 for the provision of specialized legal services related to the Napa County Airport. The Agreement was subsequently amended on October 12, 2020, increasing the maximum compensation from $25,000 to $30,000 per fiscal year and extending the term to January 24, 2022, and again on March 1, 2021, increasing the maximum compensation to $69,900 per fiscal year. The County has an ongoing need for the firm's specialized expertise in pending Airport matters. Thus, staff requests approval of a third amendment to the contract (Napa County Agreement No. 190327B), effective January 24, 2022, to increase the maximum compensation per fiscal year to $150,000 and extend the term to June 30, 2022, with two one-year renewals.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Airport
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell possesses resources and specialized expertise in the area of airport operations.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Funds will be appropriated in future years if necessary.
Consequences if not app...
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