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behalf of the City and its officials; drafting all Ordinances, resolutions and contracts; and <br />advising officials and employees on all matters of law pertaining to official duties. The Santa <br />Ana City Attorney is also empowered to prosecute violations of municipal and state law on <br />behalf of the People of the State of California. <br />ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS <br />Budget Considerations <br />In addition to the staffing needs required to effectively implement the Program, the fee study <br />should account for the additional budget considerations associated with staffing and administering <br />a new division. <br />Permanent <br />Salary -related costs for all required <br />i Employees <br />Positions, including fringe benefits <br />Advertising <br />The cost of publishing public notices, other announcements required by law, and <br />and <br />Outreach <br />other miscellaneous announcements. <br />Building <br />Rental, <br />Office Space <br />Funds to rent office space, reconfigure workspaces, purchase and install office <br />and Office <br />equipment and furniture for the Division. <br />tquipment <br />Existing Services provided by the departments of <br />Staff Time Finance, Purchasing, Human Resources, Facilities, Maintenance, Code <br />(Allocation Enforcement, and Information Services <br />Plan) <br />Printing Newsletter, announcement letter, registration fee bills/envelopes, special <br />mailings <br />Risk Insurance policies for the Division <br />Management <br />Contractor Considerations <br />During year one of operations, the Rent Stabilization Division may require external contractors for <br />services while the new Division determines actual staffing needs. Each agreement or contract <br />would include performance expectations and costs, which would then be charged to the <br />program. Examples of contractor considerations by Unit are detailed below. <br />j Contractor Considerations 2 <br />Administrative Continuing work with RSG through a $500,000 renewal Agreement to assist in <br />Unit the administration of the Ordinance and Year 1 of operations. <br />Legal Unit Utilizing contracts with outside counsel for matters related to the Ordinance. <br />Hearings Unit Contracting with local organizations to provide voluntary mediation services <br />and a hearing officer. <br />22 <br />City Council Page 83 ofg3087 5/16/2023 <br />