DATE: July 17, 2018
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL COUNSEL TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR EXPERT CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT PAYABLE OF $290,000; AN AGREEMENT FOR EXPERT CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH WINDWARD ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT PAYABLE OF $250,000; AND AN AGREEMENT FOR EXPERT CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH NEWFIELDS COMPANIES, LLC FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT PAYABLE OF $218,000; FY 2019 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. This includes defending the District in litigation and administrative proceedings, as well as advising the District on transactions, policies and other matters. In order to best represent the District, in addition to the utilization of in-house attorneys and experts, the Office of the General Counsel sometimes utilizes the services of outside expert consultants to assist in its representation of the District in legal matters. This agenda seeks Board authorization for the General Counsel to execute three expert consultant agreements. Details regarding the specific matters for which these agreements are 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:
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Counsel to execute an Agreement for Expert Consultant Services with Kleinfelder, Inc. for a maximum amount payable of $290,000; an Agreement for Expert Consultant Services with Windward Environmental, LLC for a maximum amount payable of $250,000; and an Agreement for Expert Consultant Services with NewFields Companies, LLC for a maximum amount payable of $218,000.
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FISCAL IMPACT:[h1]
In total the agreements authorize e...
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