Hire law firm for $100,000 to handle contract negotiations and employee training

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In Plain English

The city needs legal help with contract negotiations and training city employees. Liebert Cassidy Whitmore specializes in public sector employment law. If approved, the city pays $100,000 for these services through 2014.

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Votes

Approve payment to Liebert Cassidy Whitmore MP for services rendered to date, and direct staff to refer the issue regarding consideration of approval of a contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore MP to continue contract negotiations, legal consultation, and employee training to the Finance Committee

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved paying a law firm for work already completed and sent the question of a new $100,000 contract to the Finance Committee for review. Liebert Cassidy Whitmore has been helping the city with contract negotiations and training employees on employment law issues. The council agreed to pay the firm for services it has already provided, but wants the Finance Committee to examine whether to approve the full contract that would run through 2014. This reflects the council's typical approach to contracts, as all members historically vote to approve the vast majority of contract items that come before them.

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Community Discussion

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