Title
Proposed Amendment 2 to Legal Services Contract LS-2302751 (Zausmer, P.C.)
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Agenda of: August 27, 2025
Item No.: 2025-264
Amount: $300,000
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: August 19, 2025
RE: Amendment 2 to Legal Services Contract LS-2302751 (Zausmer, P.C.)
MOTION
Upon recommendation and opinion of David W. Jones, General Counsel, the Board of Directors (Board) for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA): (1) approves Amendment No. 2 to Legal Services Contract LS-2302751 with Zausmer, P.C.; 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-2302751 with Zausmer, P.C.
JUSTIFICATION
GLWA retained Zausmer, P.C. to represent GLWA in Baby Creek Chlorine Tank Liner Issue matter. The litigation continues, and expert witness costs are higher than anticipated. Due to the additional amount needed for the contract, Board approval is required.
BUDGET IMPACT
There are sufficient funds allocated in the General Counsel’s budget for the continuation of Zausmer, P.C.’s services.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This matter is being presented to the Legal Committee at its meeting on August 27, 2025.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This request does not impact the Shared Services Agreement between GLWA and DWSD.