File #: 13-0272    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 3/8/2013 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 4/9/2013 Final action: 4/9/2013
Title: Human Resources Department recommending the Chair sign Amendment I to Agreement 394-S1211 with the law offices of Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson extending the term for one additional year, and increasing the compensation amount by $109,000 to a not to exceed amount of $134,000 for a term of two years, May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014, for the continued provision of professional legal services to the Civil Service Commission on an "as requested" basis. FUNDING: General Fund.
Attachments: 1. A - Meyers Nave - Agmt 394-S1211, Amend I.pdf, 2. B - Meyers Nave - Blue Route.pdf, 3. C - Meyers Nave Agmt 394-S1211.pdf, 4. Fully executed Amend I to Agreement.pdf
Title
Human Resources Department recommending the Chair sign Amendment I to Agreement 394-S1211 with the law offices of Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson extending the term for one additional year, and increasing the compensation amount by $109,000 to a not to exceed amount of $134,000 for a term of two years, May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014, for the continued provision of professional legal services to the Civil Service Commission on an "as requested" basis.
FUNDING:  General Fund.
Body
BUDGET SUMMARY:
 
Total Estimated Cost……………
$134,000.00
 
 
Budgeted…………………………
$134,000.00
New Funding…………………….
 
Savings…………………………
 
Other……………………………
 
Total Funding Available…………
$134,000.00
 
 
Change To Net County Cost……
$0
 
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
No change to Net County Cost as funds for these services have been included in the Human Resources Department budget for the remainder of FY2012-13.  Services to be rendered after June 30, 2013 will be included in the FY2013-14 budget.
Background
Historically, the County has engaged outside counsel to assist the Civil Service Commission in order to ensure impartiality.  The Law Firm of Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson has a long standing history of representing the County in issues brought before the Civil Service Commission.
Reason for Recommendation
The Board is being asked to make findings that this independent Contractor can more economically and feasibly provide legal services for the purpose of advising and assisting the County Civil Service Commission, acting as Counsel for the Commission during hearings of appeals of discipline actions, complaints of unlawful personnel discrimination and other personnel matters pursuant to Board Resolutions or Memoranda of Understandings.  
 
Action(s) to be taken following Board approval
Human Resources Department will forward signed amended agreement to Contractor.
Contact
Bobbi Bennett
Concurrences
County Counsel