TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Thomas C. Zeleny, Interim County Counsel
REPORT BY: Sherri S. Kaiser, Chief Deputy County Counsel
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 220330B with Kramer Workplace Investigations
RECOMMENDATION
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County Counsel requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 220330B with Kramer Workplace Investigations to extend the term through June 30, 2023 and update the scope of work and compensation and reimbursement sections with no change to the contract maximum, to provide specialized legal services involving investigations of employment complaints and concerns of employee misconduct.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Periodically, the County must conduct fact-finding investigations to address employment complaints and concerns of employee misconduct. The County entered into Agreement No. 220330B with Kramer Workplace Investigations (formerly Karen B. Kramer) effective as of July 1, 2015, for the provision of these services. Now, staff requests to amend the term to include only two automatic renewals at the end of the subsequent fiscal years, amend the scope of work language, and adjust the hourly rates contained in Exhibit B.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
Funding will be provided by the department(s) involved in each specific investigation.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
From time to time, the County receives employment complaints or concerns of employee misconduct. The County is obligated to investigate these complaints and concerns. Because of the short time and deadlines involved in some of these investigations, it is preferable to have an agreement in place to utilize the services of an outside investigator when appropriate.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
Funds will be appropriated in future years, as needed.
Consequences if not approv...
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