Increase legal contract by $55,000 for housing authority and affordable housing work
In Plain English
The city hired Burke, Williams & Sorensen law firm in 2022 to help restructure Richmond Housing Authority properties and work on affordable housing projects citywide. The original contract has grown from $300,000 to $355,000 total. If approved, the firm continues this work through June 2024.
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6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved extending a contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen law firm to continue working on affordable housing projects through June 2024. The firm has been helping restructure Richmond Housing Authority properties and other affordable housing initiatives since 2022, with the contract value growing from $300,000 to $355,000 total. Council member Doria Robinson abstained from the vote. This routine contract extension allows the city to continue its ongoing affordable housing work without interruption.
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