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Clear Lake approves doubling authorized legal contract to defend CEQA lawsuits
Clear Lake City Council · October 5, 2023
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Summary
The council authorized an additional $250,000 under the city's Downey Brand legal services contract — increasing the cap from $250,000 to $500,000 — to pay ongoing defense costs in CEQA litigation, a move councilmembers said will reduce funds available for capital projects.
The council voted unanimously to authorize an additional $250,000 under the city's existing professional‑services contract with Downey Brand, increasing the approved cap to $500,000 to cover legal defense in ongoing CEQA litigation. Mr. Flora told the council that multiple lawsuits, including…
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