1993-1019_CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT_Agenda Item_G1a AGENDA ITEM: November 2, 1993
TO: George Scarborough, City Manager
FROM: Cynthia L. Pendleton, Director of Administrative Services
SUBJECT: Consideration of Agreement for Legal Services to be Provided to the
Capistrano Valley Water District
RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, Approve the Agreement for Legal Services between the City and District, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
A. SITUATION AND RECOMMENDATION:
The City Attorney provides legal services to the Capistrano Valley Water District.
In an effort to formalize the scope of work, method and amount of payment and
other issues, staff recommends that the City enter into an agreement with the
Capistrano Valley Water District for legal services to be provided by the City
Attorney.
B. Background
In fiscal year 1992-93 the City Attorney began providing general counsel services to
the Capistrano Valley Water District on a contract basis.
The City expects to continue these services on an annual basis. The services include
attendance at all board meetings and other meetings as required, preparation and/or
review of legal documents, consultation with District staff and/or Board members
and representation of the District at hearings, conferences or court proceedings.
The City and the District have agreed that $25,000 is reasonable for those services
provided in fiscal year 1992-93. For the duration of the agreement, the District
shall be charged for the actual cost of the City Attorney and his staff. This cost
will include the current hourly rate paid plus the current City overhead rate.
COMMISSION/BOARD REVIEW, RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The City estimated $5,000 in fees to be received for fiscal year 1992-93 and has
recognized that revenue. The City has also estimated $25,000 in revenue from the
Capistrano Valley Water District for fiscal year 1993-94 and will incorporate this figure
into the mid-year budget.
FOR CRY COUNCIL AGENT) ....
AGENDA ITEM -2- November 2, 1993
NOTIFICATION:
N/A
ALTERNATE ACTIONS:
1. By motion, Approve the Agreement for Legal Services between the City and
District, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the
City.
2. Do not approve the Agreement for Legal Services between the City and the District.
3. Direct staff to provide additional information.
RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, Approve the Agreement for Legal Services between the City and District, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia L. Pendleton
CLP:ja
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