Hire outside law firm for environmental lawsuit defense
In Plain English
Communities for a Better Environment sued the city over an unspecified environmental issue. The city attorney can now choose from 3 pre-approved law firms to provide specialized legal help. If approved, the city pays additional legal fees beyond regular attorney costs.
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