Staff Reports - East Bay Municipal Utility District
Staff Reports - East Bay Municipal Utility District
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