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SUBJECT: Approval of Richards, Watson & Gershon Third Amendment and Best Best & Krieger LLP Fourth Amendment in a Total Amount not to Exceed $110,000.00 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the approval of Richards, Watson & Gershon Third Amendment and Best Best & Krieger LLP Fourth Amendment in a total amount not to exceed $110,000.00. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Third Amendment to an Agreement for Legal Services with Richards, Watson & Gershon to extend the term of the contract and for additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $60,000; and, B. Approving a Fourth Amendment to an Agreement for Legal Services with Best Best & Krieger LLP for additional compensation in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

Consent Item Passed Introduced January 23, 2026

What this record is

Held by
Best Best & Krieger LLP 16 records across this site
Amount
$110K
Runs until
Not stated in the agenda text — the term is normally in the signed agreement, attached to the original item ↗
Type
amendment
Field
Professional services
Compared to
$150K – $995K the middle half of 11 other Best Best & Krieger LLP contracts; median $465K

professional services contracts in CA that end within a year →
Governments publish the end date in the award. That date is when the work goes back out to bid, and it is usually stated years ahead.

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Best Best & Krieger LLP also holds

a. Authorize County Counsel to execute a retroactive agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for specialized attorney services, for a maximum County o… $330K Monterey County, CA ends Apr 30, 2029 Request for approval of an Order Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for Professional Services with Best Best & Krieger, L.L.P. for Legal Services i… Harris County, TX Approval of Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP in the Amount of $60,000 for Legal Services, Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2027 $60K Mendocino County, CA ends Jun 30, 2027 Letter Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP Jackson, WY a. Authorize the County Counsel to execute amendment No. 9 to the agreement (A-13923) with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for legal advice related to health… $1.29M Monterey County, CA ends Apr 30, 2026

All 16 records for Best Best & Krieger LLP →

Committee
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced
January 23, 2026
On agenda
February 17, 2026
Passed
February 17, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority Feb 17, 2026 approved Pass

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