Title
Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Services Agreement No. AGR 12-3838 with John & Hengerer in the Amount of $100,000.00 for Revised Total Agreement Amount of $395,000.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for the Purpose of Providing Legal Services to the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Relating to Matters Pending Before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and/or Other Federal Agencies Involved in Energy Regulation
Recommended Action
I move that the Board of Public Utilities approve, Amendment No. 4 to Services Agreement No. AGR 12-3838 with John & Hengerer in the Amount of $100,000.00 for Revised Total Agreement Amount of $395,000.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for the Purpose of Providing Legal Services to the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Relating to Matters Pending Before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and/or Other Federal Agencies Involved in Energy Regulation and forward to County Council for Approval.
Staff Recommendation
Staff and the County Attorney recommend that the Board approve the amendment as presented.
Body
The John & Hengerer law firm continues to provide advice to the County, and represent the, County on matters pending before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission associated with transmission issues. The County uses the John & Hengerer law firm each year during the PNM formula rate true up in accordance with the Formula Rate Case settlement in 2012. The County Attorney's office has reviewed this contract amendment and agrees that the continued use of the services of this firm is in the best interests of Los Alamos County.
Alternatives
Acquire alternative Counsel to represent the County at the FERC proceedings.
Fiscal and Staff Impact
The approved 2018 and 2019 budget will cover the estimated expenses associated with these proceedings.
Attachments
A - AGR12-3838-A4