Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 22-036, approving 2nd amendment to 2020 Contract for Legal Services
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DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney
ORIGINATOR: Ellen Hagey
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approve - Ken Klein
PURPOSE: To obtain Council approval of a 2nd amended contract with Freimund Tardif, PLLC, regarding the Aradon v. Snohomish County matter.
BACKGROUND: The County entered into a contract with Freimund Tardif, PLLC, in August 2020, and the Council approved the 1st amended contract in March 2021, for the litigation of the Aradon v. Snohomish County matter (C20-064). The litigation of and the resolution to the Aradon matter, which involves a dependency issue, are taking longer than initially anticipated. The 2nd amended contract authorizes compensation of up to $100,000 to Freimund Tardif as litigation continues.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
EXPEND: FUND, AGY, ORG, ACTY, OBJ, AU |
CURRENT YR |
2ND YR |
1ST 6 YRS |
506 5124714609 |
$100,000.00 |
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$50,000.00 |
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Corrections approved by Ellen Hagey, PA Office, and Ken Klein Executive’s Office 01/27/22 |
TOTAL |
$100,000.00 |
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$50,000.00 |
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REVENUE: FUND, AGY, ORG, REV, SOURCE |
CURRENT YR |
2ND YR |
1ST 6 YRS |
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TOTAL |
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DEPARTMENT FISCAL IMPACT NOTES: Expenditures for the litigation of the Aradon v. Snohomish County matter are drawn from Fund 506, the County’s Insurance Defense Fund.
CONTRACT INFORMATION:
ORIGINAL |
x |
CONTRACT# |
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AMOUNT |
$25,000.00 $50,000.00 |
AMENDMENT |
x |
CONTRACT# |
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AMOUNT |
$50,000.00 $0 |
AMENDMENT |
x |
CONTRACT# |
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AMOUNT |
$100,000.00 $50,000.00 |
Corrections approved by Ellen Hagey, PA Office, and Ken Klein Executive’s Office 01/27/22
Contract Period
ORIGINAL |
START |
08/25/2020 |
END |
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AMENDMENT |
START |
03/18/2021 |
END |
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AMENDMENT |
START |
When fully executed |
END |
Conclusion of litigation |
OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS: PA (Bridget Casey) approved 1/18/21; reviewed/approved by Risk and Finance