RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Counsel , or her designee, to execute, on behalf of Contra Costa County, a contract for specialized professional services with Terry Roemer.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Services will be billed at the hourly rate of $350 per hour for legal and investigatory services and $400 per hour for testimony and will be charged to the County Departments which utilize the services.

BACKGROUND:

County departments require on-going legal assistance conducting workplace investigations, preparing for anticipated litigation, and providing legal advice. Terry Roemer has specialized expertise in the area of employment law and litigation. The County entered into a contract with Terry Roemer on January 19, 2018, for legal assistance to the County in its workplace investigations. This contract incorporates updated terms and conditions.