Title
Legal Services - Contract for Legal Services with Steptoe & Johnson LLP (Ordinance S-50842)
Description
Request to authorize the City Attorney, through the City Manager or his designee, to execute a contract with Steptoe & Johnson LLP (Steptoe). Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Expenditures will not exceed $2,000,000.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this contract is to continue legal services with Steptoe to assist the City on legal issues related to the Department of Justice civil pattern or practice investigation. Such legal services shall include reimbursement for costs associated with subject matter experts and consultants hired by outside counsel. The last contract was extended by a letter agreement for continuing legal services until June 30, 2024, but additional funds are needed.
Procurement Information
Legal services are exempt from the Procurement Code. This contract is required to continue legal services critical to the City.
Contract Term
Upon approval, the term of the contract will be until June 30, 2025, with an option to renew through June 30, 2026.
Financial Impact
Additional funds are required in the amount of $2,000,000.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously approved these legal services with Steptoe:
- Legal Services - Contract 155707 (Ordinance S-48214) on Dec. 15, 2021.
- Legal Services - Letter of Agreement extension (Ordinance S-50391) on Dec. 6, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Law Department.