Title
a. Approve and authorize the County Counsel to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for legal consulting services during labor negotiations in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 and with the initial term beginning March 22, 2021 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the County Counsel to sign future Amendments to the Agreement where the Amendments do not significantly change the scope of work or cause an increase in the Agreement not-to-exceed amount of more than ten percent (10%).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the County Counsel to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for legal consulting services during labor negotiations in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 and with the initial term beginning March 22, 2021 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the County Counsel to sign future Amendments to the Agreement where the Amendments do not significantly change the scope of work or cause an increase in the Agreement not-to-exceed amount of more than ten percent (10%).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is to provide legal consulting services regarding labor negotiations and general employment law. Approval of this recommendation will allow the County to engage Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for assistance during the upcoming labor negotiations, as needed. This agreement requires Board approval because of the aggregate value of agreements with the firm in prior years is in excess of $100,000.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Human Resources Department and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved the Agreement as to form and legality and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
The cost associated with this Agreement will be covered by the Human Resources budget appropriations.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
__Economic Development
X Administration
__Health & Human Services
__Infrastructure
__Public Safety
Prepared by: Jose Tapia, Finance Manager II - 755-5268
Approved by: Les Girard, County Counsel - 755-5365
Attachments:
Board Report
Agreement