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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute Professional Services Agreements for legal representation in indigent adult and juvenile criminal cases, through the Alternate Defenders Office, with effective terms of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with the following attorneys in these amounts: Evan George for $82,125; Jeffrey Gobell for $92,125; Kelly Duncan for $84,000; Jan Lindberg for $96,000; Tara Higgins for $103,500; Richard West for $103,500; and Monique Hill for $103,500; and
b. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute up to four (4) amendments to these agreements, extending the terms of each by one (1) fiscal year per amendment, subject to County Counsel review and provided there is no significant change to the scope of work or increase in cost that exceeds five percent (5%) of the original amount of the Agreement per amendment. (ADDED VIA ADDENDUM)
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RECOMMENDATION:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute Professional Services Agreements for legal representation in indigent adult and juvenile criminal cases, through the Alternate Defenders Office, with effective terms of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with the following attorneys in these amounts: Evan George for $82,125; Jeffrey Gobell for $92,125; Kelly Duncan for $84,000; Jan Lindberg for $96,000; Tara Higgins for $103,500; Richard West for $103,500; and Monique Hill for $103,500; and
b. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to execute up to four (4) amendments to these agreements, extending the terms of each by one (1) fiscal year per amendment, subject to County Counsel review and provided there is no significant change to the scope of work or increase in cost that exceeds five percent (5%) of the original amount of the Agreement per amendment.
SUMMARY:
The Monterey County Alternate Defender's Office (ADO) finds it necessary to assign qualified trial counsel to represent indigent...
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