Title
Amendment No. 4 to Legal Services Contract LS-193 (Williams Acosta)
Body
Agenda of: April 28, 2021
Item No.: 2021-110
Amount: $295,000.00
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Sue F. McCormick
Chief Executive Officer
Great Lakes Water Authority
DATE: March 22, 2021
RE: Amendment No. 4 to Legal Services Contract LS-193
(Williams Acosta)
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. 4 to LS-193 with Williams Acosta; 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. 4 to Legal Services Contract LS-193.
JUSTIFICATION
GLWA retained Williams Acosta to litigate matters related to the City of Highland Park’s invoices. There has been extensive litigation related to Highland Park’s invoices in federal and state courts, at the trial and appellate level. William Acosta’s assistance is needed to continue to represent GLWA in these matters.
This amendment extends the time by one year and increases the total compensation to $295,000.00. The contract expires on February 28, 2022. If the litigation continues, the General Counsel may present another amendment seeking more time and possibly additional compensation for Williams Acosta. Pursuant to the Procurement Policy, Amendments 1-3 fell within the Administration’s authority to execute without Board authorization. Since Williams Acosta’s 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 Williams Acosta’s services.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This matter was presented to the Legal Committee on March 24, 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.