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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: JOHN CULLEN, �`, -c-';�1,:µ _ ',z Costa
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR7 -
County
DATE: JUNE 13, 2006
SUBJECT: REPRESENTATION ON INDIAN GAMING ISSUES 0
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
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APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Mueller and Naylor to increase the payment limit
by $50,000 to a new payment limit of $135,000 and to extend the term from September 30, 2006 to
December 31, 2006 for advice and legal representation on Indian Gaming issues.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% General Funds (Budgeted)
BACKGROUND:
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The law firm of Nielsen, Merksamer, 'Parrinello, Mueller and Naylor ("Nielsen Merksamer") has
extensive experience with Indian Gaming issues. Cathy Christian, the primary consultant, is a
nationally recognized expert on Indian Gaming issues and has represented Contra Costa, Yolo,
Sonoma, Marin, Amador and Tulare counties. Prior to joining the firm of Nielsen Merksamer, Ms.
Christian served in the California Attorney General's office, where she was a senior advisor to the
Attorney General on gambling and Indian law and was General Counsel to the California Horse
Racing Board. Ms. Christian is also Contra Costa County's lead legislative advocate in
Sacramento, and so has an excellent understanding of the County.
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Indian Gaming continues to be a significant issue for the County. Since March 2005, under this
contract, Ms. Christian's advice and guidance has been invaluable in advancing the Board's policy
positions on Indian Gaming.
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CONTINUED ON AT TACHMI NT: _YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMTTT
APPROVE: OTHER
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SIGNA•rURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON 9 PROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
k//' AND CORRECT COPY 01-AN ACTION TAKEN
NANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OI'THE
I30ARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
AYES: NOES: SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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CON'rACT:Sara Hoffman,335-1090 JOHN CULLEN,CLERK 01;TI IE 130ARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
CC: CAO
Nielsen Merksamer(via CAO)
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