HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.a. Renewal of Contract re Labor CounselCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District
' BOARD OF DIRECTORS
POSITION PAPER
Board Meeting Date: October 21, 2010
subject: CONSIDER RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT —
RELATED LEGAL SERVICES WITH DANIEL W. CLINTON, ESQ. AND HANSON
BRIDGETT LLP FOR THE PEROOD OF JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2012
7a.
Submitted By., Initiating Dept. /Div.:
Randall M. Musgraves Administration
Director of Administration
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED FOR BOARD ACTION:
l
I graves James . Kelly,
General anager
ISSUE The current contract for labor and employment - related legal services with
Hanson Bridgett LLP (the firm) will end December 31, 2010. A contract renewal
requires approval by the Board of Directors.
RECOMMENDATION Approve renewal of the contract with Daniel W. Clinton, Esq.
and the firm for labor and employment - related legal services for the two -year period of
January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012, and authorize the Board President to
execute the contract.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS The current rate of $335 /hour for Mr. Clinton will increase to
$365 /hour (a nine percent increase) in the first year, and $375 /hour (a three percent
increase) in the second year.
ALTERNATIVES /CONSIDERATIONS The Board could elect not to renew the contract
for labor and employment - related legal services.
BACKGROUND The District has obtained labor and employment- related legal
services from Mr. Clinton for over twenty years, and Mr. Clinton's associates at Hanson
Bridgett since 1998. Mr. Clinton and the firm have provided excellent service.
The Human Resources Committee reviewed the contract at its October 13, 2010
meeting and is recommending Board approval.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION Approve a new two -year contract with Daniel W.
Clinton, Esq. and Hanson Bridgett LLP for labor and employment - related legal services
for the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012, and authorize the Board
President to execute the contract.