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Consider recommendation from EAA staff to approve an engagement letter with Darcy Alan Frownfelter for independent legal advisement services.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move the board adopt Resolution and Order No. 06-25-126 of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving an engagement letter with Darcy Alan Frownfelter for independent legal advisement services for $15,000 per month, for the period July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agenda item is for the board to consider an engagement letter for independent legal services between the EAA and Darcy Alan Frownfelter. Due to his retirement, after June 30th, Mr. Frownfelter will no longer be serving as General Counsel for the EAA. However, EAA staff recommends that Mr. Frownfelter be retained for certain, defined legal advisement services, most notably related to the renewal of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan and its related Incidental Take Permit. Under the engagement letter, Mr. Frownfelter will provide legal advisement services through December 31, 2026.
At the June 10th EAA Board of Director's meeting, EAA staff will discuss the details of the engagement letter and be available to answer any questions. Copies of the engagement letter and corresponding resolution and order are attached for the Board's reference.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION:
Darcy Alan Frownfelter is not a certified Minority/Woman Business Enterprise.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
This agenda item supports the EAA's policy direction as set forth in the EAA 2016-20 Strategic Plan: Goal G. Build Shared Value in the EAA Mission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Monthly compensation under the engagement letter is $15,000 per month and is included in the existing legal budget for 2025 and will be included in the legal budget for 2026.