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Explanation for Budget Amendment for Legal Services Account On 03/01/2011 a LPPD Officer was indefinitely suspended and his service with the City of La Porte terminated relating to LPPD Internal Affairs Case 10 -10 -006. Due to the complexity and serious nature of the allegations, the City Manager approved the hiring of a private law firm, specializing in employee /civil service law. The firm Lynn Pham & Ross was retained to assist with the drafting of various administrative charging documents. Following his termination, the officer filed an appeal under Chapter 143 of the Texas Government Code. Lynn Pham & Ross was retained to represent the City during the appeal process, which has been very involved. To -date, two separate hearing have taken place. Each of these hearings has required the lead attorney to travel to La Porte. Additionally, Chapter 143 requires the City to pay a share of the costs associated with the hearing examiner, court- reporter, etc. The hearings in question have since concluded, however, both sides are currently working on written briefs, which will be submitted to the hearing examiner later this month. The hearing examiner will then issue his final decision on the matter sometime in January, 2012. It is not likely that the City will incur additional costs associated with legal representation after final disposition is made.