Reso 2021-076 Bertrand, Fox, Elliot, Osman & Wenzel Amdt 4

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RESOLUTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO. 2021-076 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 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.