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City Council approves $42 million amendment to Ernst & Young contract; staff to provide monthly status reports

Los Angeles City Council · February 21, 2026
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Summary

The Los Angeles City Council approved an amendment increasing the consultant contract with Ernst & Young and subconsultants to $42 million and directed monthly public status updates on schedule, deliverables and costs amid construction through 2029 and an overall consultant budget cap of about $70.6 million.

The Los Angeles City Council on Feb. 20 approved an amendment increasing the city’s consultant contract with Ernst & Young (EY) and named subconsultants to $42 million, council members and staff said. The City Administrative Officer said the extension covers project-management work during construction and fills gaps after earlier contract terms expired.

Matt Szabo, the City Administrative Officer, told councilmembers the EY contract has evolved from a three‑year, $2 million agreement into the larger package because the firm’s role expanded from conceptual work to project management, including schedule monitoring, design review, quality assurance, milestone…

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