Adds $250,000 for Lozano Smith legal services in 2021-22, for a cap of $550,000

This first amendment to the law firm’s engagement agreement adds $250,000 for more of the same legal services, as needed, during the 2021-22 fiscal year. The total cap for the year becomes $550,000.

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Pulled from the consent vote. Adopted in its own vote at this meeting (4–0, 1 abstaining), instead of with the rest of the consent report.

Apr 13, 2022 · Adopted (passed). A motion was made by Director Thompson, seconded by President Yee,that this Agreement or Contract be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:.

Samantha Pal Absent
Natalie Gallegos Chavez Absent
Aimee Eng Absent
VanCedric Williams Aye
Mike Hutchinson Abstained
Shanthi Gonzales Absent
Clifford Thompson Aye
Benjamin "Sam" Davis Aye
Gary Yee Aye

Vendor / partner: Lozano Smith · Walnut Creek, CA
Action: Amendment
Category: Legal, compliance & risk
Term: Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
This vote: $250,000
New total: $550,000
Funding: General Purpose, Measure J, and Esser II
Presented by: General Counsel
File: 22-0776 · agenda V.-78
Outcome: Adopted, Apr 13, 2022

Official text

Approval by the Board of Education of Amendment No. 1, Memorandum of Understanding and Engagement Policy (MOUEP) by and between District and Lozano Smith, Walnut Creek, CA, for the latter to provide more of the same (legal) services to the District on an as needed basis, in an additional amount of $250,000.00, not to exceed $550,000.00 for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year. All other terms and conditions of the MOUEP remain in full force and effect.

History

Apr 13, 2022 Adopted

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