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LAFCO Adjusts Retainer for Legal Counsel Contract
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Description
Santa Clara LAFCO continues its long-standing legal services agreement with Best Best & Krieger, adjusting the FY 2027 monthly retainer to $7,223 based on CPI and budgeting additional hours at $404 per hour. The contract covers general counsel and limited CEQA services to support LAFCO’s regulatory and policy work.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$7,223/month retainer plus approximately 10 hours outside retainer at $404/hour
Vendor
BEST BEST & KRIEGER
Agency
San Martin County Water District, CA
Contract Type
LEGAL
Document Date
April 1, 2026
Contract Term
Ongoing; FY 2027 monthly retainer adjustment based on 2025 CPI
Renewal Info
Original retainer approved February 2009; amended in 2010 to 240 hours per year and in 2017 to increase monthly retainer and limit CEQA hours under the retainer to 24 annually. Rates automatically adjust annually based on CPI.
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