Increase legal contract by $30,000 for port maritime lawsuits
$30,000 increase, total not to exceed $90,000
In Plain English
The port is fighting 3 separate legal cases involving boat companies and maritime law. The city hired Cox, Wooton law firm in 2023 with a $60,000 budget. If approved, the contract increases to $90,000 to cover ongoing litigation costs.
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