TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Diego Chavez, Administrative Services Director
PREPARED BY: Diego Chavez, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT:
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Second Amendment to the Agreement with JL Group, LLC for Workplace Investigation Services
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ABSTRACT
This report outlines the City of Murrieta's (City) ongoing need for professional workplace investigation services to support employment-related matters and ensure compliance with legal and insurance requirements. The City currently contracts with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP for City Attorney services and, when necessary, engages independent investigators to maintain impartiality and avoid potential conflicts of interest. The current contract amount is $100,000, and staff anticipates exceeding the approved contract amount based on current and anticipated cases. Accordingly, this report recommends approval of a Second Amendment to increase the contract by an additional $50,000 for continued on-call investigation services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.
RECOMMENDATION
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Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Operating Budget to establish an additional appropriation of $20,000 in the Risk Management Fund as detailed in the fiscal impact statement;
Amend the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating Budget to establish an additional appropriation of $40,000 in the Risk Management Fund as detailed in the fiscal impact statement;
Approve the Second Amendment to the agreement with JL Group, LLC for specialized investigative services not to exceed $150,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the agreement.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On February 18, 2025, the City Council Approved the First Amendment to the agreement with JL Group, LLC for specialized investigative services not to exceed $100,000 (Vote 5-0).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This item aligns with the City Council goal of: maintaining a high ...
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