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2 <br />Social Services now estimates that $155,000 will be spent on legal services provided by <br />Northen Blue, L.L.P. during the current fiscal year, and requests to amend the 2007-08 contract <br />accordingly. The contract administered by Social Services is impacted by the number of <br />custody cases, court actions and appeals required to ensure the safety of vulnerable children <br />and adults. The agency has experienced an increase in the number of children entering foster <br />care, causing unexpected additional court expenses. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The requested amount of $155,000 is a $14,000 increase over the <br />budgeted amount. Funds to cover these costs have been identified in Social Services line items <br />within the FY2007-2008 budget. Approximately half of these costs will be paid by state and <br />federal revenues. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the contract <br />amendment with Northen Blue, L.L.P. for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, and authorize the Chair to sign <br />the contract amendment. <br />