Title
Outside Legal Counsel for the City Ethics Commission - Amendment (Ordinance S-53226) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, through the City Attorney, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 160181 with Spencer Fane LLP, for services of outside legal counsel for the City Ethics Commission. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $150,000.
Report
Summary
This contract provides outside legal counsel services to the City Ethics Commission.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on June 30, 2027.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $150,000 in additional funds, the contract's revised aggregate value will not exceed $450,000. Funds are available in the Law Department's budget.
Concurrent/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Outside Legal Counsel for the City Ethics Commission (Ordinance S-52108) on June 18, 2025.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Law Department.