Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize the County Manager to execute a retainer agreement with Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $6,400 per month (2025-2026). $6,600 per month (2026-2027), $6,800 per month (2027-2028)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: endRESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO AMEND AND EXTEND THE RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH ROEMER WALLENS GOLD & MINEAUX LLP
WHEREAS, Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP (“RWGM”) provide services to the County of Sullivan (“County”) as labor relations attorney/consultants; and
WHEREAS, the original Agreement with RWGM commenced on April 1, 2015 and expired June 30, 2016, with additional extensions through March 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the County is conducting negotiations with the various unions in an effort to agree upon terms of new Collective Bargaining Agreements and it is best to have legal counsel in place throughout negotiations, and
WHEREAS, RWGM has agreed to continue to represent the County with an amended fixed monthly sum and amended hourly rate as charged.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Retainer Agreement with RWGM for a term of April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028 in accordance with the attached agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Retainer Agreement shall be in a form approved by the County Attorney.