Increase law firm contract to $1 million for Point Molate development lawsuits
In Plain English
The city faces 2 consolidated lawsuits challenging approval of the Point Molate development project on environmental and planning grounds. Downey Brand has represented the city since 2020, with the contract growing from $250,000 to $950,000. If approved, total legal costs reach $1 million as the case moves to appeals court.
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