City Council Report
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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File ID: 2022-01104 June 14, 2022
Title: Supplement to Contract No. 2021-0561 for Legal Services
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Pass a Motion amending contract #2021-0561 by $150,000 and authorizing the City Attorney to execute a supplemental contract with Duggan McHugh Law Corporation in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 for litigation assistance.
Contact: Kathleen Rogan, Senior Deputy City Attorney, (916) 808-5346 [email protected], Office of the City Attorney
Presenter: None.
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Supplement to Contract 2021-0561
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Staff is seeking Council approval to execute a $150,000 supplement to the current legal services agreement with Duggan McHugh Law Corporation, for a total amount not to exceed $200,000 for expenses associated with the litigation entitled Braylen Williams v.
City of Sacramento. This amendment is necessary to complete discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
The City Attorney’s Office maintains a pre-approved list of qualified outside counsel available to assist with litigation matters. Duggan McHugh Law Corporation is on the City’s list of approved law firms and is qualified to continue to represent the City’s interest in this lawsuit.
Policy Considerations: This funding is required to continue representation and defense of the City in this litigation.
Economic Impacts: Not applicable.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Contracting for outside legal services is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is not a project subject to CEQA review. CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b) (5).
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
Rationale for Recommendation: A lawsuit was filed by former employee Braylen Williams that requires the assistance of outside legal counsel.
Financial Considerations: There will be no additional impact to the General Fund. There is sufficient funding available in the Risk Fund.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Duggan McHugh is an LBE.