Approve $100,000 legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman law firm
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The city faces ongoing lawsuits that require specialized legal representation. This agreement covers legal work already performed from February 2021 through June 2023. If approved, the city pays up to $100,000 for advice and courtroom representation in these cases.
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Approved the contract for up to $100,000 with an update provided to staff once the contact amount of $40,000 was reached
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