TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Sheryl Bratton - County Counsel
REPORT BY: Erin Cossen - Legal Office Manager
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 210390B with Rimon P.C.
RECOMMENDATION
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County Counsel requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 210390B with the law firm of Rimon P.C., increasing the maximum compensation from $25,000 to $50,000 per fiscal year for the provision of specialized legal services related to third-party bankruptcy actions. (4/5 vote required)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The County entered into Agreement No. 210390B with Rimon P.C. on April 9, 2021 for the provision of specialized legal services related to third-party bankruptcy actions that could impact County interests, including but not limited to secured and unsecured property taxes. County Counsel and the Treasurer-Tax Collector wish to continuing using Rimon P.C. for these services. The County entered into Amendment 1 to the Agreement, effective as of December 6, 2022 increasing the maximum compensation to $25,000 per fiscal year and extending the term to June 30, 2024, with two automatic renewals at the end of each fiscal year. It is now necessary to increase the maximum compensation to $50,000 per fiscal to allow Rimon P.C. to continue to represent the County in these matters.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Treasurer-Tax Collector |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Rimon P.C. provides specialized legal advice to protect the County’s interests in third-party bankruptcy proceedings. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Funds will be appropriated in future fiscal years as needed. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Without representation by this firm, the County would not have the benefit of specialized legal advice related to bankruptcy matters. |
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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
The County previously entered into Agreement No. 210390B, effective as of April 9, 2021, with Rimon P.C., for the provision of specialized legal services related to third-party bankruptcy proceedings that could impact County interests. The Agreement was amended, effective December 6, 2022, increasing the maximum compensation to $25,000 per fiscal year. It is anticipated that the County will have an ongoing need for these services both in the current fiscal year and in future fiscal years. County Counsel is requesting a second amendment to the Agreement with Rimon P.C., for a new maximum amount of $50,000 per fiscal year.