Title
Legal Services - Letter of Agreement to Extend Contract for Legal Services with Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP (Ordinance S-50466)
Description
Request to authorize the City Attorney, through the City Manager or his designee, to enter into a Letter of Agreement with Squire Patton Boggs (US), LLP, to continue providing outside counsel services to assist the City with legal issues on an as-needed basis. Request to continue using funds previously approved via Ordinances S-47701 and S-49864. No additional funds are needed. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The prior Letter of Agreement (154806) expired on June 30, 2023, and Squire Patton Boggs (US), LLP, has continued to provide services while the parties negotiated the Letter of Agreement. The purpose of this Letter of Agreement is to continue outside counsel services with Squire Patton Boggs (US), LLP, to assist the City with legal issues on an as-needed basis. The Letter of Agreement is required to provide the City these services until June 30, 2025.
Procurement Information
Legal services are exempt from the Procurement Code. This Letter of Agreement is required to continue legal services critical to the City.
Contract Term
The term of the Letter of Agreement will begin on or about Jan. 3, 2024, and expire on June 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
No additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously approved outside counsel legal services with various law firms and lawyers on an as-needed basis:
- Outside Counsel Legal Services - Ordinance S-47701 on June 16, 2021.
- Outside Counsel Legal Services - Ordinance S-49864 on June 14, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Law Department.