To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sam Olson, Probate and Juvenile Court Administrator
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Stoltman Law, PLLC, in an amount not to exceed $167,500.00, to provide mandated legal representation of respondents and associated legal services in Probate Court proceedings; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 1010-294.00-818.001
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Probate Court is respectfully requesting approval of a professional services contract with Stoltman Law, PLLC, for $167,500, for mandated legal representation of respondents and associated legal services in probate court proceedings.
BACKGROUND:
The vendor was selected through Request for Proposals, RFP # 25-240. The Probate Court is required to appoint counsel in types of cases: guardianships/conservatorships of adults when the respondent objects to a petition; guardianships for alleged developmentally disabled individuals; and respondents at all stages of involuntary mental health proceedings. This request would permit the Court to effectuate such attorney appointments with a single qualified source/panel of effective legal assistance and representation for respondents, when required.
DISCUSSION:
See above.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This request is supported by budgeted funds – 1010-294.00-818.001
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Maintaining effective levels of legal representation for vulnerable adults and others subject to court petitions is essential to ensure such vulnerable individuals have a voice and means to participate in matters related to their well-being. Such representation is required by Michigan law.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Juvenile and Probate Court Administrator to authorize entering into a professional services contract between Genesee County and Stoltman Law, PLLC, whereby the contractor will provide attorney and legal services associated with Probate Court proceedings for the term commencing October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, at a total cost not to exceed $167,500.00, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documentation being on file with the official records of the September 3, 2025 meeting of the Governmental Operations Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of Genesee County.