Add $400,000 to law firm contract for 2 ongoing lawsuits
In Plain English
The city faces 2 active lawsuits called Booker vs. City of Richmond and Jenkins vs. City of Richmond. The current contract with Meyers Nave law firm needs more money to continue the city's defense. If approved, the contract increases by $400,000 and runs through June 2013.
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Votes
Approve sixth amendment to contract with Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver and Wilson
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city unanimously approved adding $400,000 to its contract with the Meyers Nave law firm to defend against two ongoing lawsuits. This brings the total contract value to cover legal defense costs through June 2013 for the Booker vs. City of Richmond and Jenkins vs. City of Richmond cases. The additional expense will come from the city's budget to pay for continued legal representation in these active court proceedings. All five council members present voted yes, with Councilmembers Beckles and Ritterman absent from the meeting.
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