Add $50,000 to law firm contract for general city legal work
In Plain English
The city hired Burke Williams & Sorensen law firm earlier this year with a $50,000 budget for routine legal matters and personnel issues. The firm has reached that spending limit. If approved, the contract increases to $100,000 total, with the additional $50,000 coming from the general fund.
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Votes
to approve the amendment
4 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved doubling the city's legal services contract with Burke Williams & Sorensen from $50,000 to $100,000, with the additional $50,000 coming from the general fund. The law firm had already reached its original spending limit on routine legal matters and personnel issues. The council approved the increase with four members voting yes, while Mayor Butt voted no and Councilmember Bates abstained. This routine contract amendment allows the city to continue receiving legal services for the remainder of the contract period.
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