Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
1 <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />Agenda Item Abstract <br />Meeting Date: June 21,1999 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item # <br />SUBJECT: Agreement between Orange County and Cazol J. Holcomb, Attorney At <br />Law, Norther Blue, L.L.P., for Legal Services <br />Department: Social Services Public Hearing Yes No X <br />ATTACHMENT (S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />Marti Pryor-Cook, Ezteasion 2802 <br />1. Agreement <br />TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br />Hi1L4borough - 732-8181 <br />Durham - 688-7331 <br />Mebane - 227-2031 <br />Chapel Hill - 967-9251/968-4501 <br />Purpose: To consider ar Agreement between Orange Courrty a~ Carol J. Holcomb, <br />Attorney At Law, Norther Bhte, L.L.P., for Legal Services <br />Background: The Department of Social Services is required under the provisions of <br />Article 44, Chapter 7A and Article 6, Chapter 108A of the General Statutes of North <br />Cazolina and other laws of the State to have legal representation and consuhation. Legal <br />assistance and representation are required in the areas of Chdd Abuse/Neglect, Adoptions, <br />Adult Protective Services, Child and Adult Guardianships, and Child Welfare <br />Administration. Attorney Carol J. Holcomb has provided legal services for the <br />Department before various courts and agencies of the State of North Carolina for over 10 <br />years. She also provides necessary training for professional staff members. Her Firm has <br />worked with the Department since 1973. <br />Fiacai Impact Statement: The hourly rate for Ms. Holcomb for Fiscal Year 1999/2000 <br />has increased from $85.00 to $100.00. The reimbursement rate for the services of a clerk <br />and legal assistant; and the cost of faxing, telephone charges, copying, and postal expenses <br />is a monthly flat fee of $300.00 per month ($3600 per yeaz). The Department has a <br />budget of $60,000 for legal services that can support the $15.00 per month increase. <br />Recommendation: The Manager recommends approval of the Legal Services Agreement <br />for Fiscal Yeaz 1999/2000 and authorization for the Chair to sign. <br />