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
Approve the contract
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved increasing its legal contract with Downey Brand law firm from $75,000 to $125,000 total, adding $50,000 to cover ongoing work related to a water quality settlement with San Francisco Baykeeper. The additional funds will pay for legal reviews of cleanup orders from state water agencies, work that is taking longer than originally anticipated. The council approved the increase with broad support in a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember Bates dissenting and Councilmember Viramontes absent. This vote represents a notable departure for Bates, who typically supports contract items at a much higher rate.
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