Report Prepared by: Craig J. Cornwell City Attorney
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Third Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP, in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement for Legal Services with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement for Legal Services with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than as recommended by staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On May 5, 2022, the City entered into an Agreement for Legal Services (“Agreement”) with the law firm of Best, Best & Krieger, LLP in the amount of $25,000 for ERMA covered claims and labor and employment matters pursuant to the City Manager’s contract authority.
On February 6, 2023, the City entered into a First Amendment to Agreement for additional funding in the amount of $55,000. This First Amendment increased the not to exceed amount of the Agreement from $25,000 to $80,000.
On April 15, 2024, the City entered into a Second Amendment to Agreement for additional funding in the amount of $10,000. This Second Amendment increased the not to exceed amount of the Agreement from $80,000 to $90,000.
Additional funding in the amount of $50,000 is necessary to ensure that funds are available for this firm’s assistance to the City for ERMA covered claims and labor and employment matters. This Third Amendment will increase the not to exceed amount of the Agreement from $90,000 to $140,000.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Funding is available within the City Attorney’s current fiscal year operating budget.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Third Amendment for Legal Services