Consent-Law & Justice Services # 10.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 07/13/2021
- Brief Title
- Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group Agreement
From:
Jeff Reisig, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
Staff Contact:
Nikki Abaurrea, Chief Fiscal Admin Officer, District Attorney's Office, x4505
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Approve and authorize the District Attorney to sign the agreement with Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group in the amount of $360,000 for assistance with the Consumer Fraud/Environmental Protection's larger cases during 2021-22. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Recommended Action
- Approve agreement with Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group in the amount of $360,000; and
- Authorize the District Attorney to sign the agreement with Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Safe Communities |
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Sustainable Environment |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Consumer Fraud/Environmental Environment entered into a contract with Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group in fiscal year 2018-19. At this time, Aqua Terra Aeris was providing assistance with larger cases as the unit was very short-handed.
Though this unit has continued to grow over the years, it is essential to continue this agreement with Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group for fiscal year 2021-22. Many of the cases Aqua Terra Aeris has been assisting on are still open. With their expert knowledge and time spent on these cases, it is necessary for them to remain involved. Handing these cases over to another attorney, who is not as familiar with these cases, could negatively affect the outcome.
Though this unit has continued to grow over the years, it is essential to continue this agreement with Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group for fiscal year 2021-22. Many of the cases Aqua Terra Aeris has been assisting on are still open. With their expert knowledge and time spent on these cases, it is necessary for them to remain involved. Handing these cases over to another attorney, who is not as familiar with these cases, could negatively affect the outcome.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel has reviewed and signed the agreement with Aqua Terra Aeris Law Group.
Competitive Bid Process
No Competitive Bid
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 360,000
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 360,000
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- Special Revenue Funds
- $360,000
Further explanation as needed:
Renewal of agreement was anticipated when building the District Attorney's fiscal year 2021-22 budget. Appropriations are included in the recommended budget and were approved with the recommended budget on June 15, 2021.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | mpatterson | 07/01/2021 02:46 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 07/01/2021 02:46 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 06/27/2021 04:36 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/02/2021