Title
Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract LS-2101689
(Dykema Gossett, PLLC)
Body
Agenda of: January 28, 2026
Item No.: 2026-012
Amount: Time Only
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: January 14, 2026
RE: Proposed Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract LS-2101689
(Dykema Gossett, PLLC)
MOTION
Upon recommendation and opinion of William M. Wolfson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer/ Interim General Counsel, the Board of Directors (Board) for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA): (1) approves Amendment No. 3 to Legal Services Contract LS-2101689 Dykema Gossett, 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. 3 to Legal Services Contract LS-2101689 Dykema Gossett, PLLC.
JUSTIFICATION
GLWA retained Dykema Gossett to represent GLWA in environmental matters. This amendment extends the time through February 28, 2028. Due to the contract exceeding five years, Board approval is required.
BUDGET IMPACT
There are sufficient funds allocated in the General Counsel’s budget for the continuation of Dykema Gossett PLLC’s services.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This matter is being presented to the Legal Committee on January 28, 2026.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This request does not impact the Shared Services Agreement between GLWA and DWSD.