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Staff Reports - East Bay Municipal Utility District

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EBMUD<br />

TITLE<br />

Co,<br />

AGENDA NO.<br />

MEETING DATE January 22, 2013<br />

AUTHORIZE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, LLP<br />

m MOTION • RESOLUTION • ORDINANCE<br />

RECOMMENDED ACTION<br />

Authorize the Office of General Counsel to continue the employment of the law firm of Best, Best &<br />

Krieger, LLP in an additional amount not to exceed $75,000 for specialized legal services related to<br />

federal water law, rates, charges, taxes, liens, and litigation involving such matters.<br />

DISCUSSION<br />

The firm of Best Best & Krieger, LLP has been retained to assist the Office of General Counsel in matters<br />

related to federal water law, rates, charges, taxes, liens, and litigation involving such matters. The Office<br />

of General Counsel is now requesting authorization for additional funds for services described in a<br />

separate confidential memorandum to the Board of Directors.<br />

CONTRACT EQUITY PROGRAM EFFORTS<br />

The completed P-035 and P-061 forms are attached.<br />

FISCAL IMPACT<br />

Sufficient monetary funds have been budgeted to the OGC budget for fiscal year 2013 for this request for<br />

specialized legal assistance.<br />

Attachments<br />

Funds Available: FY 2013<br />

Budget Code: WSO B130 8511 5231<br />

DEPARTMENT SUBMITTING<br />

DEPARTMENT MANAGER or DIRECTOR<br />

APPROVED<br />

Office of General Counsel<br />

(j/j<br />

Jylana Collins<br />

Ggpferal Manager<br />

Contact the Office of the <strong>District</strong> Secretary with questions about completing or submitting this form.<br />

BDI PS 1008

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