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Meeting Date: 3/202017
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 3/20/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Michael E. Gates, City Attorney
PREPARED BY: Michael E. Gates, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Authorization for the City Attorney to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
with AlvaradoSmith, and amend the Budget and Professional Services Authority
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Statement of Issue: The City entered into an Attorney Services Agreement with AlvaradoSmith on
January 3, 2017, to provide specialized legal services involving complex eminent domain litigation
with a looming trial date. This agreement provided for compensation in an amount not -to -exceed
$90,000. Additional services are required, necessitating an amendment to the Agreement in an
additional not -to -exceed amount of $450,000.
Financial Impact: Approve a $450,000 increase in appropriations in the FY 2016/17 Revised
General Fund Budget for the City Attorney's Office. Approve Professional Services Authority
related to legal services by $450,000. According to the Finance Department, there appears to be
sufficient Citywide Vacancy Savings to accommodate this increase in costs. This increased
expenditure will be re-evaluated during the Mid -Year Budget Process for FY 2016/17.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Attorney to enter into "Amendment No. 1 to Attorney Services Agreement with
AlvaradoSmith," and amend the Budget and Professional Services Authority accordingly.
Alternative Action(s): Do not authorize the City Attorney to enter into "Amendment No. 1 to
Attorney Services Agreement with AlvaradoSmith."
Analysis: The City is currently using the services of AlvaradoSmith to assist with eminent domain
complex litigation scheduled for trial in April. Because of the specialized nature of litigation, the
continued use of AlvaradoSmith is necessary to defend the City.
Environmental Status: Not Applicable
Strategic Plan Goal: Not Applicable —Administrative Item
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THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
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