Extend legal contract with Holland & Knight for Chevron project environmental review
In Plain English
The city hired Holland & Knight law firm to handle legal issues related to Chevron's environmental impact report for their facility renewal project. This extends that existing contract to continue the same legal work. The city needs ongoing legal representation as the environmental review process continues.
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Votes
Approve the second amendment to the Agreement for Legal Services with Holland & Knight
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved extending the city's contract with Holland & Knight law firm to continue representing Richmond in legal matters related to Chevron's environmental impact report, with Councilmember Bates casting the lone dissenting vote. This contract extension allows the city to keep the same lawyers handling ongoing environmental review issues for Chevron's facility renewal project. The vote was 6-1, with Bates voting against the motion he had originally proposed. This is a routine contract extension with no additional cost to the city.
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