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[Contract Supplement] Approval of Legal Services for Cherie Kindel v. City of Sacramento Litigation
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FileID
File ID: 2026-01323
Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Pass a Motion authorizing the City Attorney or designee to execute supplemental contract No. 2023-0804 with Matheny Sears Linkert & Jamie LLP, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $290,000.00, for litigation assistance in the lawsuit Cherie Kindel v. City of Sacramento.
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Contact
Contact: Brett Witter, Assistant City Attorney, (916) 808-5346, bwitter@cityofsacramento.org, Office of the City Attorney
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Presenter
Presenter: None
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-LSA: Supplement 1 to Contract 2023-0804
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: CAO is seeking Council approval to supplement the current legal services agreement with Matheny Sears Linkert & Jamie LLP, in an amount not to exceed $290,000.00, for expenses associated with the litigation entitled Cherie Kindel v. City of Sacramento. This amendment is necessary because the City's defense in this employment litigation has required significant legal services by Matheny Sears Linkert & Jamie LLP.
The City Attorney's Office maintains a pre-approved list of qualified outside counsel available to assist with litigation matters. Matheny Sears Linkert & Jamie LLP. has been selected as the most qualified firm to strongly represent and defend the City's interest in this lawsuit.
It is recommended that the Council authorize the City Attorney amend the contract for legal services with Matheny Sears Linkert & Jamie LLP. for a new amount not to exceed $290,000.00.
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PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations: This funding is required to secure representation and defense of the City in this litigation.
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EconomicImpacts
Economic Impacts: Not applicable.
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EnvironmentalConsiderations
Environmental Considerations: Contracting for outside legal...
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