Amend contract with Downey Brand law firm for $100,000
$305,000
In Plain English
The city previously settled a lawsuit with Baykeeper, an environmental group, over water quality issues. This contract pays lawyers to review what the city must do under that settlement and represent the city in future negotiations. The total contract value rises to $305,000.
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