HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 21, 2004 B-01 SMAGENDA ITEM 15'r 1
CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Approval of Special Allocation for Expenses Incurred by Outside
Counsel/Consultants Relative to the Environmental Abatement Program Litigation
($313,529.16)
MEETING DATE: May 18, 2004 Special City Council Meeting Adjourned to 5119; and
PREPARED BY: Steve Schwabauer, Interim City Attorney Re -Adjourned to 5121
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve a Special Allocation for expenses
incurred by outside counseltconsultants relative to the
environmental Abatement Program litigation in the amount of
$313,529.16.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Over the past three months, the City hired Barger & Wolen to begin
the review of the Envision Law Group invoices, and assist the Mayor
and the Interim City Attorney with the various aspects of the
Lehman Financing. The City Council also hired the law firm of Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard
to assist with the ongoing Environmental Abatement litigation and other miscellaneous litigation cases
that are presently active and perform some of the duties of the Deputy City Attorney as required. The
City also hired Treadwell & Rollo to perform environmental consulting services, first as the mediators
consultant and late as the City's consultant.
The following is a list of invoices that are currently outstanding and need to be approved for payment.
1 } Barger &Wolen
Invoice #200028.25 for Professional Services for the
Period March 1 -March 31, 2004
Total Due This Invoice
Invoice #198068.25 for Professional Services for the
Period February 2 -February 29, 2004
Total Due This Invoice
2) Treadwell_ & Rollo
Invoice #0099687 for Professional Services for the
Period February 21 -March 26, 2004 performed for
Lester Levy/JAMS
3) iSrookk. Moskovitz.„Tied mann & Girard
Invoice #213150 for Professional Services for the
Period March 1 -March 25, 2004
APPROVED: ZZy CtE�°x
H. Dixon Flynn, City
$ 92,562.25
(- 28.345.50) Audit Expenses
$ 64,216.75
$ 79,766.76
(- 13,514.00)Audit Expenses
$ 66,252.76 -
$ 37,526.50
$ 91,609.68
4)
Invoice #213605 for Professional Services for the
Period March 4 -April 25, 2004
Dowt� Brand (Mediation Session Lunches — City Y2 Cost
FUNDING: Water Fund 183453.7323
City Attorney 100351.7323
Approved:
Ruby Pa' e, Interim Finance Director
Total
$ 53,509.47
414.00
$313,529.16
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Step n Schwabauer
Interim City Attorney