West Allis CDA authorizes director to retain outside legal counsel up to $50,000

The West Allis Community Development Authority approved a resolution authorizing a second director to obtain outside legal counsel to assist with redevelopment and real estate services for up to $50,000.

CDA staff said the city attorney’s office is short‑staffed and recommended outside counsel for real‑estate work tied to redevelopment projects; the CDA held further discussion in closed session under state statute and later voted to approve the resolution. The chair read the closed‑session purpose on the record as permitted under state law, citing the portion of the statutes used for competitive bargaining and investing public funds.

The motion passed in closed session and returned the CDA to open session, where the chair announced the resolution’s approval. The CDA directed staff that additional discussion about the scope of services would occur as needed in closed session to protect negotiation positions.

Ending: The resolution passed by the CDA; staff will execute retention of counsel consistent with the $50,000 authorization and report back to the CDA as needed.