HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-14 Staff Report- Increase Blanket PO - Debra L. ReillyCONSENT ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TALIKA M. JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DATE: JANUARY 18, 2022
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO INCREASE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 036239 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. On August 16, 2021, Council authorized issuance of a blanket work order in the amount
of $50,000 for legal analysis and investigative services performed by Debra L. Reilly. The Human
Resources Department is requesting authorization to increase Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) 036239 to
$100,000. No additional budget is being requested.
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 increase of Blanket Purchase Order 036239 to Debra L. Reilly in the amount not to
exceed $100,000 for Legal Services.
ANALYSIS:
The City uses Debra L. Reilly for certain legal services relating to Human Resources related matters.
Services needed throughout the year are difficult to estimate as Staff does not know what future matters
will arise requiring legal and investigative expertise. Council action is required to increase BPO 036239
as the request exceeds the City Manager’s $25,000 approval authority in accordance with the City’s
purchasing policy.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
1/18/2022
Increase of BPO for Debra L. Reilly
January 18, 2022
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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:
Talika M. Johnson Sergio Gonzalez
Director of Administrative Services City Manager