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AGENDA TITLE: Consideration/Approval of Expenses Incurred by Outside Counsel Relative to the
Environmental Abatement Program Litigation up to $100,000
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2004 Special City Council Meeting
PREPARED BY: Steve Schwabauer, City Attorney
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council consider approval of expenses incurred by
outside counsel, Barger & Wolen, relative to the Environmental
Abatement Program litigation in an amount up to $100,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As you know, the law firm of Barger & Wolen were hired to perform
audit services in relation to the review of the Envision Law Group invoices in their handling of the
Environmental Abatement litigation. I am reviewing those invoices and comparing them to the work
performed and will present my payment recommendations at the time of the council meeting.
1 Barcier & Wolen
Invoice #200282.25 for Professional Services for the $ 98,836.20
Period April 1 -April 30, 2004
Stephen Schwabauer
City Attorney
FUNDING: Water/Wastewater
Approved:
Jim Krueger, Finance Director
APPROVED:
Janet Keeter, Interim City Manager