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Approval of Contract Increase with Modrall Sperling Roehl Harris & Sisk, P.A. for Legal Services
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Requesting approval to delegate signature authority to the Executive Director to increase the purchase order amount with the Modrall Law Firm to provide legal representation to the Water Authority.
If approved by the Board, an amendment will be executed between the Water Authority and Modrall to continue to provide these services. Modrall is currently representing the Water Authority in an ongoing administrative procedure with the City of Albuquerque’s Environmental Health Department regarding alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
By continuing this agreement, the Water Authority can defend its legal interests against charges that it is subject to certain provisions of the Clean Air Act which would subject it to additional reporting requirements at considerable effort and expense.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact is expected to be $75,000, excluding taxes, for the current fiscal year. Approval of this item shall also serve as delegation of authority for the Executive Director to approve all future amendments to this purchase order, if any.