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Council approves payment tied to court-ordered sanctions; legal costs loom in budget shortfall
Summary
Council approved the consent calendar including a payment to satisfy court-ordered sanctions connected to prior outside counsel; the item was discussed during public comment amid broader concern about nearly $800,000 in annual attorney fees.
The Parlier City Council voted to approve the consent calendar Thursday, a package that included a check to satisfy court-ordered sanctions related to prior outside counsel.
Council discussion identified two separate sanctions in the underlying litigation: one sanction assessed directly against the attorney and a separate sanction against the city. City officials said the sanctions payment is made to the law firm that…
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