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Sunnyslope County Water District Board Meeting Agenda Packet May 2026

District Weighs New Three-Year Counsel Agreement

Monthly retainer of $2,700 in 2026; special legal services at $285/hour; retainer increases $100/month and hourly rate $10/year beginning January 1, 2027Sunnyslope Co Water DistrictDE LAY & LAREDO ATTORNEYS AT LAWMay 18, 2026

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Description

Sunnyslope County Water District is considering approval of a revised three-year legal services agreement with De Lay & Laredo, Attorneys at Law, reappointing Michael D. Laredo as General Counsel. The contract establishes a $2,700 monthly retainer in 2026 plus hourly billing for special services, with scheduled annual rate increases and a month-to-month extension after 2029.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Monthly retainer of $2,700 in 2026; special legal services at $285/hour; retainer increases $100/month and hourly rate $10/year beginning January 1, 2027

Vendor

DE LAY & LAREDO ATTORNEYS AT LAW

Agency

Sunnyslope Co Water District, CA

Contract Type

LEGAL

Document Date

May 18, 2026

Contract Term

Effective May 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029, then month-to-month thereafter

Renewal Date

2029-12-31

Renewal Info

Agreement term runs through December 31, 2029, after which it continues on a month-to-month basis at then-applicable rates until modified by written agreement. District may terminate at any time during the term without cause by affirmative vote of four Board members. Retainer and hourly rates escalate annually beginning January 1, 2027.

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