Add $400,000 to law firm contract for 2 ongoing lawsuits

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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

Moved by: Councilmember BoozéSeconded by: Vice Mayor Rogers
Passed

5 to 0

McLaughlinAye
ButtAye
BoozéAye
BatesAye
BecklesAbsent
RogersAye
RittermanAbsent