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ADMINISTRATION
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the Agreement with Bowlin Investigations for the purpose of providing investigative services to indigent persons in Tehama County Courts for a term of 10/1/24 through 9/30/27 (subject to receipt of required insurance documentation)
1) Shannon Bowlin - Investigative Services in the amount of:
$42,000 per annum for the time period of 10/1/24 through 9/30/25;
$48,000 per annum for the time period of 10/1/25 through 9/30/26;
$48,000 per annum for the time period of 10/1/26 through 9/30/27
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Financial Impact:
Funding has been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Public Defender budget unit 2026-53230 and will be budgeted for each subsequent year of this agreement.
Background Information:
Investigative services shall be provided upon request by any attorney who is either under contract with the County or appointed by the Superior Court of Tehama County to represent indigent clients in Tehama County Courts. Since 2019, Bowling Investigations has been dedicated to delivering high-quality investigative services. To ensure ongoing consistency and reliability, we are seeking a multi-year agreement. For the first year of this agreement, the monthly compensation will increase from $3,000 to $3,500. In the subsequent two years, the monthly compensation will increase from $3,500 to $4,000. The compensation outlined in this agreement is comprehensive and includes payment for all services rendered, including hourly rates, mileage, per diem, meals, and any other incurred expenses.