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RESOLUTION of the City of San Leandro City Council Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 4 to a Legal Services Agreement with Bertrand, Fox, Elliot, Osman & Wenzel for Legal Representation Associated with Tort Liability Claims and Litigation, Increasing the Contract by $972,279
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WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with its purchasing provisions, identified Bertrand, Fox, Elliot, Osman & Wenzel to provide legal representation associated with tort liability claims and litigation; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend the Legal Services Agreement with Bertrand, Fox, Elliot, Osman & Wenzel to increase the not to exceed amount of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is familiar with the terms of the proposed amendment to the Agreement (Amendment No. 4); and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends approval of Amendment No. 4.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as follows:
1. That said Amendment No. 4 will increase the current contract by $972,279 with a new, not to exceed amount of the contract totaling $2,072,279 that dates back to 2014 and expires June 30, 2021 is hereby approved; and
2. That the terms of Amendment No. 4 will be memorialized in writing by the City Manager, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form; and
3. That the City Manager is authorized to execute Amendment No. 4; and
4. That the Self-Insurance Fund operating budget for Legal Services-account 689-19-004-5110-in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 is sufficient to cover the increased contractual obligation; and
5. That an original executed Amendment No. 4 shall be provided to the City Clerk and be attached to this resolution.