Summary
The city's legal bills have jumped from $1.1 million to a projected $2.3 million in one year, driven mostly by litigation including council-related matters. The council approved another $424,000 from the general fund and several members urged mediation to stop the bleeding.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
$424,000 more from the general fund on top of roughly $2.3 million already projected this year.
The city's litigation defense — and potentially the general fund if matters settle.
Taxpayers, whose general fund dollars are diverted from services to attorney fees.
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