Title
Adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve and Authorize the County of Monterey, by and through the County Recorder, to withdraw as a Board Member County from the California Electronic Recording Transaction Network Authority (CERTNA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), effective July 1, 2022; and
b. Approve and Authorize the County of Monterey, by and the through the County Recorder, enter into a CERTNA Client Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The term of this agreement shall run for an indefinite period with the ability to terminate upon 30 days notice, following the procedures indicated in Article VI.A of the MOU, estimated, but not limited to, the amount of $90,000, effective July 1, 2022.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt this resolution to:
a. Approve and Authorize the County of Monterey, by and through the County Recorder, to withdraw as a Board Member County from the California Electronic Recording Transaction Network Authority (CERTNA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), effective July 1, 2022; and
b. Approve and Authorize the County of Monterey, by and the through the County Recorder, enter into a CERTNA Client Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The term of this agreement shall run for an indefinite period with the ability to terminate upon 30 days notice, following the procedures indicated in Article VI.A of the MOU, estimated, but not limited to, the amount of $90,000, effective July 1, 2022.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Recorder became a Board Member County of CERTNA, a JPA, on June 15, 2010. In the last two years CERTNA has gone through administrative and operational changes. Although it is currently appropriate to remain part of CERTNA, the Monterey County Recorder has decided to no longer devote the time and resources to CERTNA's operation as a Board Member County. Monterey County can be adequately served by participating as a Client Member County. This decision will also have a cost savings of ...
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