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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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County Counsel
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DATE:
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March 30, 2009
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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April 14, 2009
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Michael P. Murphy, County Counsel
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SUBJECT:
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Legal Services Relating to Tax Matters
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the County Counsel:
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To execute an agreement for legal services with Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy, LLP for the term of February 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012, for a total obligation of $150,000; and
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To execute contract amendments which modify the maximum fiscal obligation by no more than $50,000 (in aggregate) and/or modify the contract term and/or services.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government.
Goal(s): 20. Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.
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BACKGROUND:
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From time to time there are matters involving federal and state taxation requirements that arise for the San Mateo County Employees’ Retirement Association (“SamCERA”) as well as the County.
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DISCUSSION:
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Pursuant to Government Code section 31529, the County Counsel is the attorney for SamCERA. I have determined that for certain matters involving federal and state tax requirements, the services of Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy, LLP can provide assistance to my office in its representation of SamCERA and the County.
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The agreement before the Board will allow my office to retain and utilize these services in an efficient and timely manner. I have also requested authorization to execute amendments to this agreement for up to $50,000 in aggregate. This authorization parallels ordinance code section 2.14.040 which allows the County Counsel to enter into legal services agreements in an amount up to $50,000.
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SamCERA will reimburse the County Counsel for the cost of the services provided by Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy, LLP in regards to SamCERA matters.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The cost to the County is approximately $3,000 a year. Most of the services will be for matters in which SamCERA will reimburse the County.
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