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From:Leach, Traci <br />To:Dolby, Michael;Wolny, Shelley <br />Cc:Alexander, Corby <br />Subject:Budget Amendment Item <br />Date:Friday, February 27, 2015 9:53:55 AM <br />Hello Michael and Co: <br />Please include this in the next quarterly budget amendment for the Council’s consideration: <br />Account 001-6068-515-50-04 (Special Legal Consulting) <br />This account pays for all specialty legal services outside of the routine municipal needs that are <br /> handled by Askins and Askins. This year, we asked for a budget of $35,000 to handle two things: <br />miscellaneousspeciallegalmatters($10,000),suchaspersonnelandcivilserviceissues;and <br />legalexpensesrelatedtotheGarzalawsuit($25,000) <br />As of 2-24-2015, the expenditures for the Garza lawsuit are $56,786.29. I would like to request an <br /> I would like to request an <br /> additional $65,000 to account for the estimated remaining expenses related to the case. This would <br /> additional $65,000 to account for the estimated remaining expenses related to the case. <br /> bring the total for this account to $100,000. <br />Thank you, <br />Traci <br />Traci Leach <br />Assistant City Manager <br />281-470-5012 (office) <br />281-813-6094 (mobile) <br />leacht@laportetx.gov <br />“The City of La Porte embraces its heritage, community values, and opportunities, while improving <br /> the quality of life for our residents.” <br />A <br /> <br />