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Amd 3 to Agmt PR00004910 with Maslon LLP for legal services, incr NTE by $150,000
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 3 to Agreement PRR00004910 with Maslon LLP for the provision of legal services, increasing the not to exceed amount by $150,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $350,000 with no other changes to the contract terms, be approved; that the County Administrator be authorized to sign the Amendment on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
On November 2, 2022, a complaint was filed in Hennepin County District Court, alleging several claims against Hennepin County and county officials, in Tamburino v. Freeman, et al., Case No. 27-CV-22-16364. Maslon LLP is providing legal services to a county official who is named as a defendant in this action, pursuant to the County’s statutory defense and indemnity obligations. Pursuant to the Administrator’s delegated authority, Agreement PR00004910 was originally executed for the period of November 15, 2022 through December 31, 2023 in the not to exceed amount of $50,000.
Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00004910 increased the not to exceed amount by $50,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $100,000, with no change to other contract terms.
Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00004910 increasing the not to exceed amount by $100,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $200,000, with no change to other contract terms was approved via Resolution 23-0086.
Current request: The litigation is progressing, and the requested increase is needed to continue providing legal services through upcoming stages of the lawsuit. This request seeks approval of Amendment 3 to Agreement PR00004910, increasing the not to exceed amount by $150,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $350,000, with no change to other contract terms.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval