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Council briefed on federal lawsuit; city may fund legal representation
Summary
City attorneys told the finance committee the city faces litigation from Republic seeking roughly $146,000 over a contract dispute; the item before the committee would provide money to pay legal representation and expert costs in federal court.
City legal counsel told the finance committee that the city has been sued in federal court by Republic over a contract dispute involving a local firm (Star Austin & Miller) and that Republic seeks about $146,000. Counsel said the city believes it overpaid the contractor and needs funding to cover legal-defense costs, including experts, in federal court.
Kelly Lehman explained the background and said the proposed contract includes provisions for litigation costs that could be triggered depending on the outcome. The committee received the explanation; council did not take a final binding vote on a specific appropriation in the finance committee but was informed of the potential liability and the need for legal representation funding.
