REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  June  12, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - General Government-5.

SUBJECT:

Renewal agreement between the County of Shasta and Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, a Professional Corporation, for the purpose of providing labor relations and consultation services as the Chief Labor Negotiator for the County.

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Angela Davis, Director of Support Services, (530) 225-5515

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Angela Davis, Director of Support Services

RECOMMENDATION

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a renewal agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in an amount not to exceed $400,000 over the entire term of the agreement to provide labor relations and consultation services for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, with two automatic one-year renewals.

SUMMARY

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DISCUSSION

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) currently represents the County in labor relations, providing expert consultation services and labor contract negotiation services, which include, but are not limited to, consulting with and advising the Board of Supervisors and the County Executive Officer in employer-employee relations, and supporting the County in meeting and conferring in good faith with representatives of recognized employee organizations.

Due to LCW being chosen through the competitive procurement process in April, 2013, which resulted in a unique business relationship between LCW and the County for the past five years, a competitive process was not initiated. Further, LCW is currently representing the County in active labor negotiations and it is in the best interest of the County to continue that relationship. Entering into an agreement with a new firm could impede the successful negotiations that are currently in process.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may choose to not approve the Agreement. This is not recommended, as the County requires effective and efficient labor relations and consultation services. The Board may request additional information from staff.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form. Risk Management has reviewed and approved the agreement. The recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office.

FINANCING

There is no Additional General Fund Impact from the Recommended Action. Costs associated with this Agreement are included in the department’s FY 2018-2019 Proposed Budget and will be included in future proposed budgets.