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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of Amendments to Existing Legal Services Agreements with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP, Olson Remcho LLP, and Tally & Talley Law, APC to Allow for Services on an As-Needed Basis Within Approved Legal Services Budgeted Amounts for Applicable Fiscal Years; and (2) Authorization to the City Attorney to Approve Agreements with Additional Firms on an As-Needed Basis Within Approved Legal Services Budgeted Amounts for Applicable Fiscal Years.
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Meeting Date: November 11, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Heather Baker, City Attorney
Phone Number: 310-253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/07/2024)
Department Approval: Heather Baker (11/05/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve amendments to the existing legal services agreements with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP, Olson Remcho LLP, and Tally & Talley Law, APC to allow services on an as-needed basis within the budgeted amount for legal services approved by City Council for the applicable fiscal year; and (2) authorize the City Attorney to approve agreements with additional firms on an as-needed basis within the budgeted amount for legal services approved by City Council for the applicable fiscal year.
BACKGROUND
The City Attorney's Office is an in-house operation that provides a significant variety of legal services. The Office is comprised of five attorneys, two paralegals, and one administrative clerk. Pursuant to Section 901 of the City Charter, in the course of performing their duties, the City Attorney has the authority to employ other attorneys to handle litigation or ...
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