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ADMINISTRATION
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairman to sign the Amendment with Benjamin Magid for Defense of Indigent Persons under the Public Defense Pilot Program grant (Misc. Agree #2023-037), thereby extending the term through 6/30/24 (Subject to required insurance documentation)
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Financial Impact:
The proposed contract is funded by the Public Defense Pilot Program grant from the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC), as such there will be no impact to the General Fund or the current Public Defender contracts.
Background Information:
The Amendment to Agreement #2023-37 will extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2024, all other terms and conditions of the agreement remain the same. Mr. Magid has pending cases that are in the process of concluding. The extended term will allow Mr. Magid to finalize his participation in the pending cases without his clients having to seek and retain other counsel to finalize the matters.