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Committee debates liquidated-damages language, reporting and timeline for Wells Law Firm amendment
Summary
Committee discussed amendments to the city's prosecuting-attorney contract (Wells Law Firm) focused on clearing a backlog of work, a placeholder liquidated-damages amount, reporting and remedies; staff will return with revised language and schedule full council consideration for Feb. 4.
Committee members discussed draft amendments to the City of Edmonds's contract with the Wells Law Firm after council directed staff to address a backlog of prosecutorial work. The discussion focused on whether to include a liquidated-damages clause, how to calculate a reasonable amount, reporting requirements, and a timeline for council consideration.
City staff attorney Sharon explained liquidated damages are intended as an agreed, reasonable compensation for…
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