Title
Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract GLWA-LS-294 (Dickinson Wright)
Body
Agenda of: February 22, 2023
Item No.: 2023-083
Amount: $500,000.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: February 19, 2023
RE: Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract GLWA-LS-294 (Dickinson Wright)
MOTION
Upon recommendation and opinion of Randal M. Brown, General Counsel, the Board of Directors (Board) for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA):
(1) Approves Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract GLWA-LS-294 with Dickinson Wright; and
(2) Authorizes the Chief Executive Officer to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote, including the execution of Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract GLWA-LS-294.
JUSTIFICATION
GLWA retained Dickinson Wright to provide legal advice on ERISA issues. This amendment extends the time only until March 31, 2025.
BUDGET IMPACT
There are sufficient funds allocated in the General Counsel’s budget for the continuation of Dickinson Wright’s services.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This matter is being presented to the Legal Committee at its meeting on February 22, 2023. The Legal Committee unanimously recommended that the GLWA Board adopt the resolution as presented.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This request does not impact the Shared Services Agreement between GLWA and DWSD.
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