Hire attorney Trisha A. Aljoe for $180,000 to handle police legal matters
In Plain English
The Police Department needs legal services for code enforcement, drug house cases, and prosecuting city law violations. This contract covers attorney fees for one year starting July 2015. If approved, the city pays $180,000 for specialized legal work that regular city attorneys cannot handle.
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Votes
Approve the legal services agreement with Trisha A. Aljoe
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved a $180,000 contract with attorney Trisha A. Aljoe to handle specialized legal work for the Police Department, including code enforcement and drug house cases. This legal work cannot be handled by the city's regular attorneys and covers a one-year period starting in July 2015. The contract passed with broad support in a 5-1 vote, with only Councilmember Bates dissenting. The approval means the city will have dedicated legal support for prosecuting local law violations and addressing problem properties.
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