Title:
Title
Amendment to Contract No. 2018-0768 with Colantuono, Highsmith and Watley
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FileID
File ID: 2019-01667
Location
Location: Citywide
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Pass a Motion amending Contract No. 2018-0768 to increase the not to exceed amount by $170,000 and authorizing the City Attorney to execute a supplemental contract with the Law Offices of Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for litigation assistance in the lawsuit entitled: Russell Wyatt v. City of Sacramento.
Contact: Chance Trimm, Senior Deputy City Attorney, (916) 808-5346, Office of the City Attorney
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Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Amendment to Contract 2018-0768
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Staff is seeking City Council approval to supplement the current legal services agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley, a Professional Law Corporation, to an amount not to exceed $250,000 for expenses associated with litigation entitled Wyatt, Russell v. City of Sacramento. This amendment has become necessary due to the City filing an appeal of the trial court's ruling in favor of petitioner. Additional work will be required to prosecute the appeal of this matter.
The City Attorney's Office maintains a pre-approved list of qualified outside counsel available to assist with litigation matters. Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley has been selected as the most qualified firm to strongly represent the City's interests in this lawsuit.
It is recommended that the Council authorize the City Attorney to enter into a contract for legal services with Colantuono, Highsmith and Whatley in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
Policy Considerations: This funding is required to secure representation and defense of the City in this litigation.
Economic Impacts: Not applicable.
Environmental Considerations: Contracting for outside legal services is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indi...
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