Approve $700,000 in legal services agreements with two law firms
$700,000
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The city needs specialized legal help beyond what its in-house attorneys can handle. One contract adds $300,000 for new services with Downey Brand LLP. The other increases an existing agreement with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP by $400,000. If approved, the city spends $700,000 total on outside legal counsel.
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