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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
County Counsel |
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DATE: |
May 19, 2003 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
June 10, 2003 |
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TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors |
FROM: |
County Counsel |
SUBJECT: |
Resolution Amending Agreement for Services with the Law Firm of Farella Braun & Martel for Services in Connection with the San Mateo County Health Center |
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Recommendation: |
Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the County Counsel to enter into an amended agreement for services with the law firm of Farella Braun & Martel for litigation services in connection with the reconstruction of the San Mateo County Health Center. |
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Background: |
In 1999, the County entered into an agreement with the law firm of Farella Braun & Martel to handle litigation with respect to the reconstruction of the San Mateo County Health Center. The lawsuit involved a claim that a change in size entitled the architect and mechanical design engineer to additional fees. During the course of the litigation, Farella's services expanded to handle a claim by the mechanical contractor for Phase II of the project. The current amendment would increase the maximum payable under the contract from $1,750,000 to $2,150,000. The case has been settled, and it is anticipated that the contract will soon be closed out. |
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Fiscal Impact: |
The contract will be paid with funds from the capital projects fund established for the project. There would be no impact to the general fund. |
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_______________________________ Thomas F. Casey III, County Counsel |
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cc: John Maltbie, County Manager
Paul Scannell, Assistant County Manager |
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