Title
Proposed Amendment No. 5 to Legal Services Contract LS-2103067 (The Allen Law Group, P.C.)
Body
Agenda of: August 27, 2025
Item No.: 2025-265
Amount: $150,000
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 No. 5 to Legal Services Contract LS-2103067 (The Allen Law Group, 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. 5 to Legal Services Contract LS-2103067 with The Allen Law Group, 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-2103067 with The Allen Law Group, P.C.
JUSTIFICATION
GLWA retained The Allen Law Group, P.C. to represent GLWA in property acquisition matters. 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 The Allen Law Group, 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.