Increase Downey Brand law firm contract by $50,000 for Baykeeper settlement legal work
In Plain English
The city hired Downey Brand law firm to handle legal requirements from a settlement agreement with San Francisco Baykeeper. The original contract was $75,000 but legal work is taking longer than expected. If approved, the contract increases to $125,000 total to cover reviews of cleanup orders from state water quality agencies.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve the contract
5 aye · 1 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
The city council approved increasing a legal contract with Downey Brand law firm from $75,000 to $125,000 total, adding $50,000 to cover ongoing work related to a settlement with San Francisco Baykeeper. The firm is handling legal requirements from the environmental settlement, including reviews of cleanup orders from state water quality agencies that are taking longer than originally expected. The council approved the increase with broad support in a 5-1 vote, with only Councilmember Bates voting against the additional spending. This contract amendment addresses legal work the city is required to complete as part of an existing environmental settlement agreement.
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