Increase legal contract by $200,000 to defend Barra lawsuit
In Plain English
The city hired Shute Mihaly & Weinberger law firm to defend against a lawsuit filed by someone named Barra. The original contract was $75,000 but legal costs have grown. If approved, total spending on this case reaches $275,000.
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Votes
Approve the contract amendment with Shute Mihaly & Weinberger LLP
8 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved spending an additional $200,000 on legal fees to defend against a lawsuit filed by someone named Barra, bringing total costs to $275,000. The council voted with broad support to expand the contract with Shute Mihaly & Weinberger law firm, with only Councilmember Bates dissenting. Legal defense costs have more than tripled from the original $75,000 budget as the case has grown more complex than initially expected. This represents a significant expense for taxpayers to defend the city against this particular lawsuit.
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