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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-8 Staff Report- Blanket PO - Debra L. Reilly HR Legal Services CONSENT ITEM E-8 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER FROM: TALIKA M. JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DATE: AUGUST 16, 2021 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH DEBRA L. REILLY FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR HUMAN RESOURES BACKGROUND: In accordance with Sec. 2-518 (a) of the Azusa Municipal Code, purchase orders over $25,000 requires Council approval. The Human Resources Department is requesting authorization to issue a Blanket Purchase Order in the amount of $50,000 for legal services performed by Debra L. Reilly. No additional budget is being requested for this request. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1)Waive the competitive bidding process as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section. 2- 517(a)(14) – Attorney Services. 2)Approve the issuance of a Blanket Purchase Order to Debra L. Reilly in the amount not to exceed $50,000 for Legal Services. ANALYSIS: The City uses Debra L. Reilly for certain legal services relating to Human Resources. Services needed throughout the year are difficult to estimate as Staff does not know what future matters will arise requiring legal expertise. Council action is required to issue a Blanket Purchase Order as the request exceeds the City Manager’s $25,000 approval authority in accordance with the City’s purchasing policy. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 8/16/2021 Approval of BPO for Debra L. Reilly August 16, 2021 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the City. Funding is available as needed in the Human Resources Professional Services Account number 10-50-921-000-6399. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Adriana Garcia Talika M. Johnson Purchasing Agent Director of Administrative Services Reviewed and Approved: Sergio Gonzalez City Manager