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McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 15-102
Meeting Date June 11, 2015
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Wastewater Consolidation Legal Counsel Agreement
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
N/A
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
See the fee schedule in the enclosed agreement.
Special Projects
/
Originator
Library
TIMELINE:
Immediate
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Joint Wastewater Advisory Group (JWAG) held its first meeting on April 23, 2015. During this meeting the group made a unanimous recommendation that the City of McCall and Payette
Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District (PLRWSD) seek consolidation of respective wastewater organizations and assets. To accomplish this task, the group also recommended acquisition
of legal counsel to identify potential options for consolidation and the process for meeting the legal requirements to consolidate organizations.
An RFQ process was executed to identify legal firms with qualifications best suited to assist both organizations in this process. Three submittals were received from White Peterson,
Kiiha Law Office PLLC, and Holden, Kidwell, Hahn & Crapo PLLC. A grading criterion to evaluate qualifications of these firms was utilized and each firm was graded by JWAG members during
the May 21, 2015 meeting. White Peterson scored highest in this process, and the JWAG made a recommendation for City Council and the PLRWSD Board to negotiate an agreement with White
Peterson for legal services to guide the JWAG through a planning process which will be culminated in a detailed recommendation for consolidation to each governing body.
The enclosed draft agreement is for legal services from White Peterson under the direction of the JWAG for planning of consolidation of McCall and PLRWSD wastewater entities. The proposed
agreement provides a cost share that is split evenly among McCall and PLRWSD for these services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the enclosed Wastewater Consolidation Legal Services Agreement, pending approval of this same agreement by the Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District, and authorize
the Mayor to sign any and all necessary documents.
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