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File #: 4776   
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 9/7/2021 Department: Multijurisdictional Items
On agenda: 9/14/2021 Final action: 9/14/2021
Subject: Consent to Representation and Waiver of Potential Conflict of Interest
Attachments: 1. Item #57 Executed BAI
REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE FOLLOWING:
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION

REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION

September 14, 2021

FROM
MICHELLE D. BLAKEMORE, County Counsel

SUBJECT
Title
Consent to Representation and Waiver of Potential Conflict of Interest
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Flood Control District, and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District:
1. Approve a consent to representation and waiver of potential conflict of interest arising out of the representation of the City of Fontana by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP with respect to the formation of a Community Facilities District and the issuance of special tax bonds.
2. Authorize the County Counsel or a Principal Assistant County Counsel to execute the consent to representation and waiver of potential conflict of interest agenda.
(Presenter: Michelle D. Blakemore, County Counsel, 387-5455)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of the consent to representation and waiver of potential conflict of interest ("Consent and Waiver") item will not impact County discretionary funding.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City of Fontana (City) is utilizing the services of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP ("Orrick") as bond counsel in connection with proceedings to establish a Community Facilities District No. 109 (Monarch Hills) (the CFD) and the issuance of special tax bonds (the CFD Financing). Upon its establishment, the CFD will be a related entity to the City and Orrick will represent the CFD in certain CFD Financing matters. In connection with ...

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