Add $15,000 to legal contract defending United Trustees Association lawsuit
In Plain English
The city hired Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger law firm to defend against a lawsuit filed by United Trustees Association. The original contract was $10,000 but legal costs have grown. If approved, the contract increases to $25,000 total to continue the defense.
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Votes
Approve second amendment to contract with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, LLP increasing amount by $15,000 for total contract amount of $25,000
4 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved increasing its legal defense contract from $10,000 to $25,000 total to continue fighting a lawsuit filed by the United Trustees Association. The council voted 4-2 to hire Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger law firm for the additional $15,000, with Councilmembers Bates and Butt opposing the increase. This means taxpayers will spend an additional $15,000 on legal fees to defend against this lawsuit. The vote was divided, reflecting disagreement among council members about whether the additional legal spending was necessary.
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