Hire law firm for general legal advice and lawsuits
In Plain English
The city needs outside legal help beyond what the City Attorney's Office can handle internally. This contract allows the city to hire Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley for various legal matters including defending lawsuits and providing specialized municipal law advice. If approved, the city can spend up to $100,000 on these services through December 2027.
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