Title
Approval of AGR21-923-A4 General Services Amendment with Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. for $320,000.00, plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax to provide Legal Services to the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Relating to Matters United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 designation decision under the Clean Water Act.
Recommended Action
I move that the County Council approve Amendment No. AGR21-923-A4 between the Incorporated County of Los Alamos and Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. in the amount of $320,000.00, plus applicable NMGRT.
County Manager’s Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve Amendment No. AGR19-923-A4, Los Alamos County, New Mexico Legal Services Agreement between Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. and the Incorporated County of Los Alamos as requested.
Body
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. continues to provide advice to the County and represents the County in Matters Relating to the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 designation decision under the Clean Water Act. This amendment increases the compensation limit as the work in this matter is on-going. The County Attorney has reviewed this contract and agrees that the continued use of the services of this firm is in the best interests of Los Alamos County.
Alternatives
Council may choose not to approve Amendment No. AGR19-923-A4 or may acquire alternative Counsel to represent the County in matters relating to the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 designation decision under the Clean Water Act.
Fiscal and Staff Impact
This $320,000.00 agreement covers a term of up to seven years. The approved FY23 budget will cover the estimated expenses associated with the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 designation decision under the Clean Water Act legal proceedings.
Attachments
A - AGR21-923-A4 Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
B - AGR21-923 Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. with 3 amendments