Add $40,000 to legal services contract with Burke Williams & Sorensen law firm
In Plain English
The city currently pays Burke Williams & Sorensen up to $100,000 for legal advice on city business and employee issues. This amendment increases the contract limit to $140,000. The city uses outside lawyers when its own legal staff needs extra help with complex cases.
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Votes
approved the amendment
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved increasing the city's legal services contract with Burke Williams & Sorensen from $100,000 to $140,000, adding $40,000 more for outside legal help. The city uses this law firm when its own attorneys need assistance with complex cases involving city business and employee matters. The measure passed with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with Mayor Butt as the sole dissenter. This was a routine contract amendment, as all council members typically vote to approve contract items over 87% of the time.
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