Title
Amendment No. 2 to Legal Services Contract LS-066 (Allen Brothers, PLLC)
Body
Agenda of: June 23, 2021
Item No.: 2021-210
Amount: $225,000.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Sue F. McCormick
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: May 24, 2021
RE: Amendment No. 2 to Legal Services Contract to LS-066
(Allen Brothers, PLLC)
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 2. to LS-066 with Allen Brothers, PLLC; 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. 2 to Legal Services Contract LS-066.
JUSTIFICATION
GLWA retained the Allen Brothers to handle traditional labor law issues, including collective bargaining, unfair labor practice claims, employment litigation, grievance arbitrations and other related matters as directed by the General Counsel.
This amendment extends the contract to April 24, 2023 and increases the total compensation to $225,000.00. Since the Allen Brothers’ services extend beyond 5 years, Board authorization is required.
BUDGET IMPACT
There are sufficient funds allocated in the General Counsel’s budget for the continuation of the Allen Brothers’ services.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This matter was presented to the Legal Committee on May 26, 2021. 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.