Title
Authorization to Enter into Contract with Coppersmith Brockelman PLC (Ordinance S-52674) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to enter into an agreement with Coppersmith Brockelman PLC, to provide outside legal counsel services for the Community Transparency Initiative. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the agreement will not exceed $500,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide outside legal counsel services for the Community Transparency Initiative.
Contract Term
Upon approval, the contract will be effective beginning on or about February 11, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $500,000. Funding is available in the Law Department Legal Services budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council voted on February 10, 2026, to direct staff to explore, develop, and present a framework for a Community Transparency Initiative.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Law Department.