DATE: August 10, 2021
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL COUNSEL TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH ALLEN, MATKINS, LECK, GAMBLE, MALLORY & NATSIS LLP INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $860,000 FROM $175,000 TO $1,035,000; FY 2022 EXPENDITURES ARE BUDGETED, ALL FUNDS 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, 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 agreement for legal services. 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 memorandum to the Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Counsel to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Legal Services with Allen, Matkins, Leck, Gamble, Mallory & Natsis LLP, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $860,000 from $175,000 to $1,035,000.
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FISCAL IMPACT:[h1]
This agreement authorizes expenditure of additional funds not-to-exceed $860,000. Funds for this agreement are available in the current FY 2021-2022 Budget for the Of...
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