RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE County Counsel, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County a conflict waiver acknowledging a potential conflict of interest and consenting to Greenan, Peffer, Sallander & Lally, LLP representing the County in eminent domain litigation and property tax appeals, while, at the same time, representing the building owner in an unrelated lease negotiation for a building the County desires to lease in connection with the COVID-19 response.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The County is an existing client of Greenan, Peffer, Sallander & Lally (Greenan). Greenan represents the County in eminent domain litigation and property tax appeals and litigation matters. Greenan also represents East Bay Veterinary Properties, LLC (EBVP), the owners of a building located at 2055 Meridian Park Blvd., in Concord (the Building). The County is currently in negotiations with EBVP to lease the Building to house and care for persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or for other purposes related to the existing health emergency.
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