Increase Holland & Knight legal contract by $340,000 for Chevron project
In Plain English
The city hired Holland & Knight law firm to handle legal work on Chevron's proposed energy renewal project. The original contract limit was $10,000 but legal costs have grown much higher. If approved, the contract increases to $350,000 total. Chevron pays all legal bills directly.
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Votes
Approved the amendment
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved increasing the city's legal contract with Holland & Knight law firm from $10,000 to $350,000 to handle work on Chevron's proposed energy renewal project. This allows the city to continue using outside legal expertise for the complex project without hitting the original contract limit. Chevron pays all the legal bills directly, so this increase costs city taxpayers nothing. The vote was routine, with all six present council members supporting the contract amendment.
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