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13. Agreements with JL Group, LLC; Kane, Ballmer & Berkman; Michael Raneses dba\nMichael Raneses Administrative Hearings; Nastich Law, APC; Palacios Law Office;\nRobert M. Snider, Attorney at Law; Serviam by Wright, LLP; and The ADR Coach, Inc.\nfor Administrative Hearing Officer Services (Specification 24­127) (General & Non­\nGeneral Fund)\nDepartment(s): Finance and Management Services\nRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with\neach of the eight firms listed below for Administrative Hearing Officer services on an\nas­needed basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,770,000, for an initial\nthree­year term beginning March 18, 2025 and expiring March 17, 2028, with\nprovisions for one, two­year extension (Core Agreement No. A­2025­XXX).\nFirms Location\nJL Group, LLC Laguna Niguel, CA\nKane, Ballmer & Berkman Los Angeles, CA\nMichael Raneses Administrative Hearings Tustin, CA\nNastich Law, APC Berkeley, CA\nPalacios Law Office Riverside, CA\nRobert M. Snider, Attorney at Law Palm Desert, CA\nServiam By Wright, LLP Irvine, CA\nThe ADR Coach, Inc. Los Angeles, CA