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City attorney resigns; council authorizes Chapman firm for construction legal work
Summary
Alan Borges announced his resignation after seven years as city attorney; council accepted it and authorized staff to engage the Chapman firm for construction-related legal services while staff coordinates transition and retains existing litigation counsel relationships.
Council formally accepted the resignation of City Attorney Alan Borges (Borges Law Firm, P.C.), who told the council his relationship with the city has "run its course" and that he will move on to other clients. Council members thanked Borges for seven years of legal service covering municipal matters including land use, contracts and litigation.
The council then approved an engagement with the Chapman firm to provide legal services on public-works construction matters, including ongoing litigation related to Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3. Assistant city staff said the Chapman firm will handle construction-focused legal representation that had previously been routed through the city attorney's office.
Why it matters: The city's legal representation is in transition amid ongoing construction litigation and multiple pending change orders; council also approved a short-term engagement with outside counsel to ensure continuity on technical construction and litigation matters.
Outcome: Council accepted the resignation and voted unanimously to proceed with the Chapman engagement. Staff will coordinate the legal-services transition and confirm continued representation for active matters until a replacement counsel is designated.
