RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel, or designee, to execute, on behalf of Contra Costa County, a contract for specialized legal services with Wendel Rosen, LLP, effective September 21, 2021, as recommended by the County Counsel.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Eminent domain and real property matters will be charged to pertinent project accounts. Under the contract, Wendel Rosen, LLP, will charge hourly for legal services. The firm will be entitled to reimbursement for certain out of pocket expenses.

BACKGROUND:

From time to time, the County requires specialized outside counsel legal services for eminent domain and inverse condemnation matters. Wendel Rosen, LLP, has expertise in these areas. Under this contract, Wendel Rosen, LLP, will represent the County in eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation when the County Counsel, or designee, determines that representation by outside counsel is necessary. Due to the specialized nature of the services the firm provides, the County Counsel recommends approving this contract.