Title
Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Legal Services Contract LS-2102207 (Schenk and Bruetsch, PLC)
Body
Agenda of: May 28, 2026
Item No.: 2026-174
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: April 30, 2026
RE: Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Legal Services Contract LS-2102207 (Schenk and Bruetsch, PLC)
MOTION
Upon recommendation and opinion of Phyllis Hurks, General Counsel, the Board of Directors (Board) for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA):(1) approves Amendment No. 2 to Legal Services Contract LS-2102207 with Schenk and Bruetsch, PLC, for no additional Dollars and a term ending May 31, 2028; 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-2102207 with Schenk and Bruetsch, PLC.
JUSTIFICATION
GLWA retained Schenk and Bruetsch, PLC as Legal Counsel for GLWA in the June 25th and 26th Rain Event Matter. The litigation continues and keeping the continuity of the legal team handling the matter is in the best interest of GLWA. This legal matter has taken longer than most, but there were delays in the case due to the pandemic and the complexity of the litigation. This amendment would extend the time through May 31, 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 Schenk and Bruetsch, PLC’s services.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This matter is being presented to the Legal Committee at its meeting on May 27, 2026.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This request does not impact the Shared Services Agreement between GLWA and DWSD.