Hire law firm to defend police-related lawsuits
$75,000
In Plain English
The city faces lawsuits involving police incidents and needs specialized legal representation. Manning & Kass currently handles these cases but their contract expired due to an administrative error. If approved, the firm continues defending the city for up to $75,000 through 2025.
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