HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 87-26 Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for Special Counsel Legal Services
Reso. No. 87-26, Item 5.4, Adopted 10/06/2026 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 87 – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC
FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has an existing agreement with Civica Law Group, APC for special
counsel legal services, representation, and assistance related to code enforcement matters; and
WHEREAS, the City has a continued need for special counsel legal services that exceeds the
current contract limit due to active code enforcement activity; and
WHEREAS, the current contract has a not-to-exceed amount of $800,000 for the period of July 1,
2024 to June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Fourth Amendment to the agreement establishes a not-to-exceed amount of
$310,000 for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby approve the Fourth
Amendment to the agreement with Civica Law Group, APC, attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Fourth
Amendment”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the Fourth Amendment
and make any necessary, non-substantive changes to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 6th day of
October, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri and Mayor Hu
NOES:
ABSENT: Councilmember Morada
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
Docusign Envelope ID: DB811ABA-4E79-8814-8076-DE3DABA7F2A1
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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CIVICA LAW GROUP,
APC AND THE CITY OF DUBLIN
FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES
1.PARTIES AND DATE.
This Fourth Amendment to the agreement for services (“Amendment”) by and
between the CITY OF DUBLIN (“City”), and CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC, a California
Professional Corporation engaged in the practice of law in the State of California (“Law
Firm”) is entered into as of October 6, 2026. Law Firm and the City are sometimes
individually referred to herein as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.” In consideration of
the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties agree to the terms of this Agreement as
set forth herein.
2.RECITALS.
2.1 The City and Law Firm entered into an Agreement on March 1, 2023
(“Agreement”), whereby, Law Firm agreed to provide legal services to the City.
2.2 The City and Law Firm amended the Agreement on August 15, 2023, to
increase the contract limit.
2.3 The City and Law Firm amended the Agreement on May 21, 2024, to
increase the contract limit.
2.4 The City and Law Firm amended the Agreement on July 1, 2025, to
increase the contract limit.
2.5 The City and Law Firm now desire to amend the Agreement to increase the
contract limit.
3.TERMS.
3.1
a.Section 3.3 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: For
all legal services provided in this Agreement, the City will compensate Law Firm at the
blended rate of $325 per hour for attorney representation and $199 per hour for paralegals
and law clerks, which fees shall increase by up to five percent on January 1 of each year,
rounded up to the nearest dollar, to offset rising costs. The attorney’s fees to Law Firm
beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, shall not exceed $310,000 without
approval of the City.
3.2 Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment,
all provisions of the Agreement and and all previous amendments shall remain
unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this
Amendment, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean
the Agreement, as amended by this Fourth Amendment to the Agreement. Said
Agreement is and remains an effective, valid and binding obligation.
[Signatures on following page.]
Exhibit A to the ResolutionDocusign Envelope ID: DB811ABA-4E79-8814-8076-DE3DABA7F2A1
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CITY OF DUBLIN,
a Municipal Corporation
By:
Colleen Tribby
City Manager
Approved as to form:
REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP
a Professional Corporation
By:
John Bakker, Esq.
City Attorney
CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC
By:
Matthew Silver, Esq.
Managing Partner
Docusign Envelope ID: DB811ABA-4E79-8814-8076-DE3DABA7F2A1