Increase law firm contract by $40,000 to defend CEQA lawsuit
$40,000
In Plain English
Cove Investments sued the city over environmental review requirements under state CEQA law. The city's current legal defense contract with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger was set at $10,000 but needs more funding. If approved, the contract increases to $50,000 total to continue the legal defense.
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