HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 7, 2005 B-04 SMAGENDA ITEM
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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Approval of Expenses Incurred by Outside Counsel/Consultants Relative to the
Environmental Abatement Program Litigation and Other Various Cases being Handled by
Outside Counsel ($199,915.09), and Approval of Special Allocation Covering General
Litigation Matter Expenses ($5,559.70)
MEETING DATE: June 7, 2005
PREPARED BY: City Attorney's Office
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve for payment expenses incurred by outside
counsel/Consultants related to the Environmental Abatement Litigation and
various cases being handled by Outside Counsel in the total amount of
$199,915.09 and approve Special Allocation for General Litigation Matter Expenses in the amount of $5,559.70 to
be paid from the General Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Listed below are invoices from the City's outside counsel, Folger, Levin &
Kahn; Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard, and JAMS that were
incurred relative to the Environmental Abatement Program litigation and
various other cases that are currently outstanding and need to be considered for payment. A Special Allocation is
required for those matters that are not to be paid out of the Water/Wastewater accounts ($5,559.70). Deductions
are reflected in parenthesis.
Folger Levin & Kahn - Invoices Distribution
Total Distribution
Matter No. Invoice No. Date Description Amount 171399.7323 183453.7323
2002
2003
2005
2006
8001
8002
8003
8004
8006
8007
8008
87350
03/31/05
City of Lodi v Lehman
87354
03/31/05
Farr Associates v City of Lodi
87353
03/31!05
Environmental Forensic v City of Lodi
87351
03/31/05
Magellan Env v City of Lodi
87347
03/31/05
General Advice -Environ Matters
87375 03/31/05 People v MV Investments
87352
03/31/05
Hartford Insurance Coverage Litigation
87349
03/31/05
People v. Randtron
87348
03/31/05
Fireman's Fund/Unigard Appeal
87313
03/31/05
Regulatory Agency Orders
87314
03/31/05
Envision Law Group
2,302.10
1,151.05
1,151.05
761.50
380.75
380.75
6,486.59
3,243.30
3,243.30
926.80
463.40
463.40
2,265.93
1,132.97
1,132.97
112, 073.70
50, 030.88
50, 030.89
(5,003.00)
(2,501.50)
(2,501.50)
13,998.96
6,999.48
6,999.48
1,863.50
931.75
931.75
12,255.98
6,127.99
6,127.99
1,125.70
562.85
562.85
40,998.90
20,499.45
20,499.45
(235.00)
(117.50)
(117.50)
APPROVED:
Blair King, Cit( anager
189,821.72 94,910.86 94,910.86
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard - Invoices Distribution
7,869.97 5,559.70 1,155.13 1,155.14
'Requires Special Allocation for payment from General Fund ($5,559.70).
JAMS
Total Distribution
Invoice No. Date Description Amount 171399.7323 183453.7323
0000989807-100 0412005 Mediation Services $ 275.00 $ 137.50 $ 137.50
Environmental Forensics v.
City of Lodi
0000991228-110 0412005 Mediation Services $1,948.40 $ 974.20 $ 974.20
M & P Investments
$2,223.40
FISCAL IMPACT: Costs in the amount of $5,559.70 will be paid out of the General Fund since it is legal
representation related to miscellaneous City matters being handled by outside counsel.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Water $ 97,177.69
Wastewater $ 97,177.70
General Fund $ 5,559.70
j
Stephen chwabauer
City Attorney
Approved:
Krueger, Finance Director
Total
Distribution
Invoice No.
Date
Description
Amount
100351.7323
171399.7323
183453.7323
220031
04/25/05
On -Site Litigation Support
1375
687.5
687.5
220032
04/25/05
General advice
1,297.68
1,297.68
220032
04/25/05
Rogers v SJC
252.49
252.49
-
-
220032
04/25/05
Phelps v City of Lodi
662.57
662.57
-
-
220032
04/25/05
Sphere of Influence-WhiteSlougr
437.39
218.69
218.70
220032
04/25/05
City of Lodi v City of Stockton
440.02
220.01
220.01
220032
04/25/05
Stockton Family Farmers Coal.
38.86
19.43
19.43
220032
04/25/05
City of Stockton v. City of Lodi
19.00
-
9.50
9.50
220032
04/25/05
Lodi First v. City of Lodi
1,248.96
1,248.96
220032
04/25/05
Citizens for Open Govt.v.Col
2,098.00
2,098.00
7,869.97 5,559.70 1,155.13 1,155.14
'Requires Special Allocation for payment from General Fund ($5,559.70).
JAMS
Total Distribution
Invoice No. Date Description Amount 171399.7323 183453.7323
0000989807-100 0412005 Mediation Services $ 275.00 $ 137.50 $ 137.50
Environmental Forensics v.
City of Lodi
0000991228-110 0412005 Mediation Services $1,948.40 $ 974.20 $ 974.20
M & P Investments
$2,223.40
FISCAL IMPACT: Costs in the amount of $5,559.70 will be paid out of the General Fund since it is legal
representation related to miscellaneous City matters being handled by outside counsel.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Water $ 97,177.69
Wastewater $ 97,177.70
General Fund $ 5,559.70
j
Stephen chwabauer
City Attorney
Approved:
Krueger, Finance Director