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Authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement with Foley & Lardner for Independent Consulting and Legal Services at NMC, extending the term to June 30, 2015 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $2,418,000 (an increase of $500,000 over two years) in the aggregate.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors authorize the Purchasing Manager for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) to execute Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement with Foley & Lardner for Independent Consulting and Legal Services at NMC, extending the term to June 30, 2015 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $2,418,000 (an increase of $500,000 over two years) in the aggregate.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Foley & Lardner LLP specializes in healthcare law, and has for years provided advice and counsel, in consultation with the Office of the County Counsel, on a variety of healthcare-related issues to NMC. The firm represents the California Association of Public Hospitals (CAPH) and works frequently with the state government and CAPH in drafting legislation for the benefit of public hospitals statewide. The firm's expertise in public hospital healthcare law, in areas such as Medi-Cal funding to hospitals and low income patient health programs, is of significant importance to Natividad Medical Center.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 7 as to legal form, legality, and risk provisions. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 7 as to fiscal provisions. The Amendment has also been reviewed and approved by Natividad Medical Center's Board of Trustees.
FINANCING:
The cost for this Amendment No. 7 is $500,000. $250,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2013/14 Recommended Budget. Amounts for remaining years of the Agreement will be included in those budgets as appropriate. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Prepared by: Daniel Leon, Chief Financial Officer, 783-2561
Approved by: Harry Weis, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachments: Amendment No. 7, Original Agreement, Spendsheet, Amendments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Attachments on file with the Clerk to the Board's Office