INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM October 23, 2023
TO: Patrick Davis, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT: title
Approval of the First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker P.A. and the City of Albuquerque.
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Transmitted herewith for City Council consideration and approval is a proposed First Supplemental Agreement for Outside Counsel Legal Services between Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker P.A. and the City of Albuquerque for representation in the following case:
Courtney Foster and Matthew Kiscaden on their behalf and on behalf of similarly situated persons v. City of Albuquerque; 1:19-cv-00270-scy-KBM
Silver, Gerald v. City of Albuquerque; D-202-CV-2023-01044; 22-27571 (RK)
Manuel Gonzales III, a candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque v. Ethan Watson, in his official capacity as City Clerk, Nos. D-202-CV-2021-04323 and A-1-CA-39971
Jessica Morning, Bob Martinez, and Phyllis Thorson, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated, and Sheriff Manny Gonzales v. Ethan Watson, in his individual capacity as Albuquerque City Clerk, and the City of Albuquerque, including its City Clerk’s Office, No. D-202-CV-2021-04267, sub nom. Manny Gonzales, on his own behalf and in his capacity as a candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque v. Ethan Watson, in his individual capacity and his official capacity as Albuquerque City Clerk, and the City of Albuquerque, including its City Clerk’s Office, No. A-1-CA-40373
And other Risk or Legal Matters, as assigned.
The First Supplemental Agreement is for One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No/100 ($100,000.00).
Council approval is required pursuant to § 5-5-19, Approval of Contracts, ROA 1994 of the City’s Public Purchasing Ordinance. I am forwarding this Agreement for your consideration and action.
TITLE/SUBJECT OF LITIGATION: Approval of the First Supplemental Agreement for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Peifer, Hanson, Mullins & Baker P.A and the City of Albuquerque.
Approved: Approved as to Legal Form:
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Lawrence RaelSamantha Sengel Date Lauren Keefe Date
Chief Administrative Officer City Attorney
Recommended:
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Risk Manager Date