Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 22-547, authorizing the County Executive to sign Legal Services Contract CC01-23 with Hendricks Bennett, PLLC, for Condemnation Cases
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ORIGINATOR: Lori Ericsson
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved by Ken Klein 12/12/22
PURPOSE: Approval of Contract CC01-23 for Legal Services - Condemnations will allow Snohomish County Public Works to utilize Hendricks Bennett, PLLC to provide legal services for condemnation cases.
BACKGROUND: In the course of acquisition of property for County projects, occasions arise that require the use of the County’s Eminent Domain or Condemnation authority. The County has identified a need for specialized attorney services to handle condemnation cases. The County’s Prosecuting Attorney Office is currently not able to provide these services for Public Works. Hendricks Bennett currently has several cases in various stages of progress. This contract will allow for the completion of these cases and work on additional cases that may occur in 2023-2025. All 2023 anticipated costs are budgeted in the approved 2023 Annual Construction Program and are all project related. Total payments for services under the contract between Snohomish County and Hendricks Bennett, PLLC shall not exceed $350,000.00.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
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EXPEND: FUND, AGY, ORG, ACTY, OBJ, AU |
CURRENT YR |
2ND YR |
1ST 6 YRS |
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102 50630324109 Consultant |
$116,000 |
$116,000 |
$350,000 |
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TOTAL |
$116,000 |
$116,000 |
$350,000 |
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REVENUE: FUND, AGY, ORG, REV, SOURCE |
CURRENT YR |
2ND YR |
1ST 6 YRS |
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Road Fund 102 |
$116,000 |
$116,000 |
$350,000 |
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TOTAL |
$116,000 |
$116,000 |
$350,000 |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION:
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ORIGINAL |
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CONTRACT# |
CC01-23 |
AMOUNT |
$350,000.00 |
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AMENDMENT |
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CONTRACT# |
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AMOUNT |
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Contract Period
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ORIGINAL |
START |
01/01/2023 |
END |
12/31/2025 |
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AMENDMENT |
START |
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END |
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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS: Approved as to Form by J. Cummings on 11/23/2022. Reviewed/approved by Risk - Shelia Barker 12/6/22 and Finance - Nathan Kennedy 12/7/22