Increase legal budget by $150,000 for land use lawsuits and advice
$525,000
In Plain English
The city has paid Goldfarb & Lipman law firm $375,000 since 2021 to handle land use lawsuits and provide legal advice on housing and development issues. The firm is currently defending Richmond in the Denham II case, where a developer is suing the city. If approved, the contract increases to $525,000 total through June 2025.
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