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Commission approves up to $35,000 contract for expert case evaluation in federal Hodges lawsuit
Summary
The commission authorized the city attorney’s office to contract with Force Science for expert case evaluation and testimony in defense of a 2023 federal lawsuit, not to exceed $35,000.
The City Commission approved a resolution authorizing a contract not to exceed $35,000 with Force Science for expert case evaluation and witness services in the defense of Hodges v. City of Grand Rapids, a federal lawsuit pending in the Western District of Michigan.
City legal staff said the expert services are intended to support the city’s defense in the 2023 case. The contract amount was described in the agenda materials as not to exceed $34,000 in one location and $35,000 in the attorney’s presentation; the commission subsequently approved the authorization described during the meeting.
There was no extended debate recorded. Commissioners voted to approve the contract authorization; the meeting minutes show the motion carried. The city attorney’s office will manage procurement and contract execution consistent with city contracting policies.
