Expand legal contract by $250,000 to review wastewater operations
In Plain English
The city hired Gordon & Rees law firm to evaluate how Veolia runs Richmond's wastewater system. This increases their contract from $525,000 to $775,000 total. The review examines whether the private company properly operates the city's sewage treatment facilities and follows contract terms.
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Votes
Approve the contract amendment
4 to 2
Pay what was currently owed and hold over the remaining amount until legal staff returned to the City Council with a response to the concerns raised that would be beneficial to the community
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