ITEM:

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

12.

CONSIDER RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH JEA & ASSOCIATES FOR LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

 

Meeting Date:

June 21, 2021

Budgeted: 

Yes

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

Program/

Services & Supplies

 

General Manager

Line Item No.:

Professional Fees

 

Prepared By:

David J. Stoldt

Cost Estimate:

$43,400

 

General Counsel Review:  N/A

Committee Recommendation:  The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on June 14, 2021 and recommended approval.

CEQA Compliance:  This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

 

SUMMARY:  John Arriaga of JEA & Associates has worked with the District since May 2008 in implementing its legislative goals.  As proposed, JEA and Associates would continue to undertake legislative and administrative activities to support the District’s priorities during Fiscal Year 2021-2022.  See the Scope of Services attached as Exhibit 12-A.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  The Administrative Committee recommends that the Board approve the contract with JEA & Associates for a not-to-exceed amount of $43,400 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. 

 

IMPACT TO DISTRICT RESOURCES:  The estimate for services includes $38,400 in monthly retainer fees of $3,200 per month, and $5,000 for chargeable expenses.  Funds for this expenditure are included in the FY 2021-2022 budget under Services and Supplies, Professional Fees.

 

EXHIBIT

12-A    JEA & Associates Scope of Services for FY 2021-2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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