Report Prepared by: Kelly C. Fincher, Chief Deputy City Attorney
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SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreement with Van Dermyden Maddox Corporation for Complaint Investigation Legal Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers Amending an Agreement with Van Dermyden Maddux Corporation to the not to exceed amount of $70,000.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving an amendment to the agreement with the Van Dermyden Maddux Law Corporation for Complaint Investigation Legal Services not to exceed the amount of $70,000, and authorize the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modification as conditioned by the City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting; or,
5. Disapprove.
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter section 200.
Merced Municipal Code section 3.04
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
In April 2017, the City entered into an Agreement with Van Dermyden Maddox Law Corporation for confidential complaint investigation services. The original contract amount was $29,000. During the course of the investigation facts arose which warranted an expansion of the scope and length of the investigation. The investigation has now concluded, however the services of the investigator continue to be needed for an upcoming City personnel board hearing, and any post- hearing processes.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Sufficient funding is available in the FY 2018/19 adopted Budget. No additional budget appropriation is needed.