FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH LYNBERG & WATKINS
This Fifth Amendment (“Fifth Amendment”) to the Professional Services Agreement dated February 5, 2025 is made and entered into by and between the City of San Bernardino (“City”) and Lynberg & Watkins (“Consultant”) as of the last date set forth below.
1. This Amendment is made with respect to the following facts and purposes:
a. On July 08, 2019, the City and Consultant entered into a Services Agreement for the provision of legal services pertaining to Gary Saenz, et al. v. City of San Bernardino, et al., San Bernardino Superior Co. Case No. CIVDS 20003802 (“Original Agreement”).
b. On February 26, 2020, the City and Consultant entered into the first amendment to the agreement for a total not to exceed $25,000. (“First Amendment”). c. On July 15, 2020, the City and Consultant entered into the second amendment to the agreement for a total not to exceed $75,000. (“Second Amendment”). d. On August 17, 2022, the City and Consultant entered into the third amendment to the agreement for a total not to exceed $150,000. (“Third Amendment”). e. On April 19, 2023, the City and Consultant entered into the Fourth Amendment to the agreement for a total not to exceed $225,000. (“Fourth Amendment”). f. The City and Consultant now desire to increase the amount of the Original Agreement.
2. The Original Agreement is hereby amended to increase the total not to exceed amount from $225,000 to 241,859.69.
3. Except as modified by this Fifth Amendment, all provisions of the Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the term thereof.
4. This Fifth Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Dated: _____, 2025 LYNBERG & WATKINS
By: S. Frank Harrell
Its: Partner
Dated: _____, 2025 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
By: Rochelle Clayton
Its: Acting City Manager