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Treasurer-Tax Collector recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 250-S0711 with Allen Haim in the amount of $20,000 for the term of two years to review current deferred compensation plans and advise the El Dorado County Deferred Compensation Committee regarding 457 plan on issues relating to same on an "as-requested" basis or as directed by the Auditor-Controller and/or said Department.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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Background: County Counsel and Risk Management have disapproved this agreement due to a non-standard indemnity clause and lack of insurance provisions. The Board has approved similar agreements with this consultant in the past.
Reason for Recommendation: 1) It is more economical and feasible to obtain an outside consultant to review deferred compensation plans and advise the Deferred Compensation Committee regarding 457 plan issues on an “as requested” basis in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13, Section 3.13.03; 2) Approve Agreement #250-S0711 with Allen Haim to provide those services for a total not to exceed $20,000.00; and 3) Authorize the Chairman to execute said
Agreement.
County Counsel disapproved the contract because the indemnity language is non-standard. The standard language was requested and the consultant rejected it. Because of Mr. Haim’s special skills and abilities and because of the complexity of the issues involved, the alternative language was negotiated with Mr. Haim in November 2001 and has been approved by the Board of Supervisors since that time.
No insurance is required by the contract because the consultant does not travel to/from County property to perform the requested services and does not physically interact with County staff. Communication is conducted by telephone, email, and standard mail.
No special licenses or certifications are required to perform the services provided.
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: Total cost to the County will not exceed $20...
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