Extend 2 legal services contracts and add $100,000 total funding
In Plain English
The city hired outside lawyers Trisha Aljoe and Mary Renfro to help the City Attorney's Office with legal work. Both contracts need more money and time to finish their assignments. If approved, each contract gets an additional $50,000 and extends through December 2005.
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Votes
To approve staff's recommendation
8 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved giving two outside law firms additional money and time to complete their work for the City Attorney's Office. Each firm will receive an extra $50,000 and their contracts will be extended through December 2005. This means the city will spend $100,000 more on outside legal help beyond what was originally budgeted. The approval was routine, with all present members voting yes and no discussion of concerns about the additional costs.
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Other motions
To approve $25,000 but failed for lack of a second
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