RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee to execute a contract amendment agreement between the County and Steckbauer Weinhart, LLP, effective November 1, 2015 to increase the payment limit by $25,000 to a new payment limit of $125,000 for continued legal services on behalf of the County on a case-by-case basis in the area of tax related bankruptcy matters, as requested by the County Counsel and the Treasurer-Tax Collector.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for legal services is included in the FY 2015-16 budget. (100% General Fund)
BACKGROUND:
Contract #49076-00 with Steckbauer Weinhart, LLP was executed in April 2013 and the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office respectfully requests an increase of $25,000 for Contract #49076-00 from November 1, 2015 through the end of the of contract term, April 30, 2016. The increase amount of the contract will ensure that sufficient resources are available to pay outstanding invoices and for County Counsel and the Treasurer-Tax Collector to refer additional bankruptcy cases to Steckbauer Weinhart, LLP as needed during the remainder of the contract.
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