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Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 526-S0811 with the Law Offices of Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for a term of two years to provide defense representation of industrial disability retirement applications on an "as requested" basis. (4/5 vote required)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$40,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$40,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$40,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None
Background: The Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, occasionally requires the services of outside counsel to represent the County in evaluation, litigation, appeal hearings, and settlement negotiation arising from an employee's application for industrial disability retirement. Consultant also advises County regarding the legality and advisability of approving or denying industrial disability retirement applications. The Agreement is for a two-year period, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Risk Management will forward copy of approved contract to contractor.
Contact: Lisa Hoaas, Sr. Risk Management Analyst, x.5576
Concurrences: HR Director, CAO