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Waukesha Utility Commission approves $130,000 amendment for outside counsel as legal work continues
Summary
The commission approved a $130,000 amendment to the Stafford Rosenbaum contract to cover legal and expert-witness costs after staff said 2024 expenses exceeded prior authorization; summary-judgment filings are due April 18.
The Waukesha Utility Commission on Feb. 20 approved an amendment of up to $130,000 to its contract with law firm Stafford Rosenbaum to cover legal fees and expert-witness costs, President Joe Piat said.
"We exceeded the amount of our approval," said Kelly, a utility staff member, explaining that the commission had previously approved $700,000 in legal authorization at a November meeting and that mediation and matters before the Public Service Commission increased expenses. Kelly added, "our expert reports and our attorneys are in a really good place for summary judgment, which is next on the agenda." Staff said the first round of summary-judgment filings is due April 18.
Commissioners moved and approved the amendment by voice vote. No roll-call vote with named tallies was recorded in the transcript.
The amendment was advanced so the commission could process a voucher for Stafford Rosenbaum on the same bill list; staff said without the contract amendment the vouchers would need to be amended.
The commission did not provide additional budgetary detail during the discussion. Staff also said they are continuing year-end financial preparation and that auditors will be on site in early March.
The commission moved on to other agenda items following the approval. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
