Add $150,000 to law firm contract for municipal lawsuits

Legal Services ContractContractsCity Attorney's Office

$150,000

In Plain English

The city hired Best Best & Krieger law firm in 2025 with a $10,000 contract to handle municipal law cases. The firm currently defends the city in Holmes v. City of Richmond litigation and other legal matters. If approved, the contract increases to $160,000 total and extends through December 2027.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Mayor MartinezSeconded by: Councilmember Jimenez
Passed

6 to 0

Soheila BanaAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Doria RobinsonAye
Sue WilsonAye
Cesar ZepedaAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jamelia BrownAbsent