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Council adds in‑house legal department line in draft budget; $50,000 set aside for possible litigation
Summary
City attorney sought a new in‑house legal department budget and two staff positions; council discussed hours gained versus prior outside counsel and approved a one‑time $50,000 allocation for litigation costs tied to a suit the council previously authorized.
City leaders reviewed a newly created legal department line in the proposed fiscal 2026 budget at the Aug. 11 Lake City Council workshop, with staff arguing the change would increase regular legal coverage and help address a backlog of compliance and contract matters.
The city attorney told councilors the new department adds two positions (a full‑time city attorney and a legal assistant) and increases in‑house legal hours compared with prior outside counsel arrangements. “Prior to creating the department, you…
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