Approve $40,000 contract increase with law firm to update city enforcement laws

Rent Board & TenantsContractsCity Attorney

$50,000

In Plain English

The city hired Silver & Wright law firm in a $10,000 contract to rewrite enforcement rules. The firm needs $40,000 more to finish updating rental inspection laws and creating a citation program. If approved, the city can issue fines for code violations instead of only going to court.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Councilmember JohnsonSeconded by: Councilmember Martinez
Passed

6 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAbsent
Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye