FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of , 2023, by and between the City of Merced, a California Charter Municipal Corporation ("City"), and Eide Bailly, LLP, a Minnesota Limited Liability Partnership, ("Consultant").
WHEREAS, City is required to employ a qualified independent auditor to perform annual audits of the City of Merced; and,
WHEREAS, City and Consultant have previously entered into an Agreement for Professional Services ("Agreement") dated March 1, 2021; and, WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to amend said Agreement to provide for additional services in connection with said project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter recited, agree as follows:
1. Section 22., "ADDITIONAL WORK," is hereby added to the Agreement to read as follows:
"SECTION 22. ADDITIONAL WORK. Consultant
shall perform the additional work outlined in the proposal from Consultant to City dated June 15, 2023, attached
hereto as Exhibit "1".
2. Section 23, "ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION," is hereby added to the Agreement to read as follows:
"SECTION 23. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION.
City shall pay to Consultant the not to exceed additional sum of Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($14,000) for
additional work as described in Exhibit "1" ', bringing the total contracted amount to $218,850.
X:VAgreements\Financel202311st Amendment, Eide Bailly.docx 1 remain in full force and effect. Except as herein amended, the Agreement dated March 1, 2021, shall IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this First Amendment to Agreement to be executed on the date first above written.
CITY OF MERCED
A California Charter Municipal
Corporation
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City Manager
ATTEST:
STEPHANIE R. DIETZ, CITY CLERK
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Assistant/Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
6-21-2027
City Attorney Date
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BY:
Verified by Finance Officer
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EideBailly.
CPAs & BUSINESS ADVISORS
June 15, 2023
City of Merced
Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer
678 West 18th Street
Merced, California 95340
Thank you for giving Eide Bailly the opportunity to provide services to the City. Pursuant to our discussion on financia 3atements here had bever sut is ok and eat mens or ato that a et bethad. in the additional journal entries, as well import the trial balance multiple times and revisit all audit workpapers.
As such, we would like to respectfully request an additional $14,000 for the additional procedures.
Services are expected to be performed remotely. Where an on-site visit seems warranted, we will make every effort to accommodate it.
It is expected that the City accepts responsibility for the results of the services being provided and agrees to perform the following functions in connection with this engagement:
• Make all management decisions and perform all management functions, • Designate a competent individual to oversee the services, • Evaluate the adequacy and results of the services performed, • Accept responsibility for the results of the services, and • Establish and maintain internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities.
We Want to Work with You. We've developed the following proposal with the City's needs, in mind, and we'll provide timely, personalized audit services for you. We'll also get to know you and your staff and take the time to understand your specific challenges and opportunities. We pride ourselves on delivering honest and insightful advice beyond what is normally experienced in the public accounting industry. If you're still wondering "Why Eide Bailly," our tagline sums it up-what inspires you, inspires us. Your success is our success.
The following pages highlight our firm's strengths and demonstrate why Eide Bailly merits serious consideration.
Know that you'll be a highly valued client. Our people would be proud to work with the City and build a trusting relationship with your team. Please contact me if you would like to discuss any aspect of this proposal.
Sincerely,
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James W. Ramsey, CPA, CFE
Partner
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