DATE: May 14, 2019
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL COUNSEL TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP WITH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $466,400. FY 2019 EXPENDITURES ARE BUDGETED. FUNDS REQUIRED FOR FUTURE FISCAL YEARS WILL BE BUDGETED IN THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR, SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL UPON ADOPTION OF EACH FISCAL YEAR'S BUDGET.
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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 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 to provide legal services in specific areas of law and to supplement the services of the in-house resources. This agenda seeks Board approval of authorization for the General Counsel to execute an outside counsel agreement. Details regarding the specific matter for which this agreement is proposed are protected by the attorney/client and work product privileges and are discussed in a separate confidential attorney-client privileged memoranda to the Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the General Counsel to execute an Agreement for Legal Services with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP with the maximum amount of $466,400.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed agreement authorizes expenditure of funds not-to-exceed $466,400. Funds for the agreement are available in the current FY 2018-19 budget for the Office of the General Counsel. Funds required for future fiscal years will be budgeted in the appropriate fiscal year, subject to Board approval upon adoption of each fiscal year's bu...
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