Increase legal services contract with Meyers Nave law firm by $75,000
In Plain English
The city's current contract with Meyers Nave law firm was set at $10,000 for general legal advice and lawsuits. The city needs additional legal services beyond what the original contract covered. If approved, the contract increases to $85,000 total, with the extra $75,000 coming from the general fund.
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Votes
to approve the amendment
4 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved increasing the city's legal services contract with Meyers Nave law firm from $10,000 to $85,000, adding $75,000 from the general fund. City staff said they need additional legal services beyond what the original contract covered. The measure passed in a divided 4-2 vote, with Councilmembers Bates and Mayor Butt opposed and Vice Mayor Johnson abstaining. This departure from the usual near-unanimous support for contract items reflects the division, as both Bates and Butt typically approve most contracts.
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