TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Lisa Jenkins, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Angel Ho, Inc. to Conduct Independent Investigations of Confidential Matters at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $250,000 (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0047
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RECOMMENDATION:Body
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the agreement with the Law Offices of Angel Ho, Inc. ("Angel Ho") increasing the compensation by $180,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 for employee and labor relations support, specifically to conduct independent investigations of confidential personnel matters.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
While the total proposed contract amendment amount is $180,000, the funds will be utilized for services rendered on an as-needed basis in response to personnel investigation needs that arise. Funds totaling $310,000 are budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Human Resources Legal and Contract Services Fund for investigations and labor relation matters. There are no additional fiscal implications at this time.
BACKGROUND:
On February 1, 2024, the City entered into an agreement with the Law Offices of Angel Ho, Inc. in order to conduct specialized confidential personnel investigations. The agreement was for $70,000 and for an initial term through June 30, 2026. Staff is now proposing a first amendment requiring City Council approval to increase the maximum compensation by $180,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000, in order to complete pending administrative investigations and to be used in the future on an as-needed basis.
DISCUSSION:
When complaints are made requiring investigation, the City is obligated to conduct prompt, thorough, and unbiased investigations. As such, it is help...
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