DATE: January 19, 2021
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL COUNSEL TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP INCREASING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT BY $249,450 FROM $1,006,400 to $1,255,850; FY 2021 EXPENDITURES ARE BUDGETED
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Office of the General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the Board of Port Commissioners, the CEO and executive team, as well as all departments of the District, including defending the District in litigation and administrative procedures, as well as advising the District on transactions, policies and other matters. In order to best advise and defend the District, in addition to the in-house attorneys, the Office of the General Counsel sometimes utilizes the services of outside law firms and experts to provide legal and consultant services in specific areas of law and to supplement the services of the in-house resources. This agenda seeks Board authorization for the General Counsel to execute an amendment to an agreement for legal services. Details regarding the specific matter for which this amendment is proposed are protected by the attorney/client and work product privileges and are discussed in a separate confidential attorney-client privileged memorandum to the Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Counsel to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Legal Services with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP adding $249,450 to the current not-to-exceed amount of $1,006,400 for a new total of $1,255,850.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment authorizes expenditure of funds not-to-exceed $249,450. Funds for this amendment are available in the current FY 2020-2021 budget for the Office of the General Counsel.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A thrivi...
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