Increase legal fees by $300,000 for Chevron property tax lawsuit
In Plain English
The city hired Kronick Moskovitz law firm to fight Chevron's challenge to its property tax assessment. Legal costs have reached $500,000 and the city needs another $300,000 to continue the case. If approved, total spending on this lawsuit reaches $800,000.
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Votes
Approve Amendment No. 6 to Kronick Moskovitz legal services agreement increasing amount by $300,000 to total of $800,000
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved an additional $300,000 for lawyers fighting Chevron's challenge to its property tax assessment, bringing total legal costs to $800,000. The lawsuit centers on how much Chevron should pay in property taxes, which directly affects city revenue for services like police, fire, and road maintenance. Five council members supported the spending, while Councilmember Bates abstained and Councilmember Boozé was absent. Bates' abstention is notable given their typical pattern of supporting contract approvals.
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