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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISIONERS OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A
THIRD CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH EDRINGTON SCHIRMER &
MURPHY LLP FOR AS NEEDED LEASE ENFORCEMENT AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER LEGAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT OF $75,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $450,000 WITH A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024
WHEREAS, The City of Richmond Housing Authority (RHA) owns and manages 100 units of rental housing; and
WHEREAS, RHA entered into a Public Housing Authority Recovery and Sustainability (PHARS) agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, RHA remains obligated and committed to performing all HUD required functions, and providing quality service to local program participants; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority is in need of unlawful detainer (UD) legal services and, on February 4, 2019, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was posted on the City of Richmond's bids online, with proposals due on February 21, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Edrington Schirmer & Murphy LLP was considered a highly qualified candidate based on the RFP selection criteria; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, Edrington Schirmer & Murphy LLP was determined to have the expertise necessary to represent RHA in unlawful detainer matters and granted a n original agreement in the amount of $225,000 with a term ending June 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2022 , the first contract amendment was entered into with Edrington Schirmer & Murphy LLP, modifying the scope of work and fees, increasing the contract limit by $75,000 for a new compensation limit of $300,000, and extending the term to June 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on June 29, 2023, the second contract amendment was entered with Edrington Schirmer & Murphy LLP, increasing the contract limit by $75,000 for a new compensation limit of $375,000, with a term ending June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, RHA staff now desire to again amend the contract with Edrington Schirmer & Murphy LLP to increase the contract payment limit and to extend the contract term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA THAT the RHA Executive Director is authorized to enter into a third contract amendment with Edrington Schirmer & Murphy for as needed UD legal services, to increase the not to exceed contract amount by $75,000, for a new total not to exceed contract amount of $450,000, and to extend the contract term by six (6) months, for a new contract expiration date of December 31, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to implement this resolution.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Richmond Housing Authority Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting thereof held on Mmmm dd, yyyy, by the
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following vote:
AYES: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
State of California }
County of Contra Costa : ss.
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I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. _____, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on Mmmm dd, yyyy.
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Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond