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City Attorney

Mission Statement

The mission of the City Attorney’s office is to provide professional legal services of the City and to represent the
City in all matters under litigation.

Department Overview
The City Attorney is not an employee of the City, and the services are provided by contract with a Municipal Law
Firm.

• The City Attorney serves at the discretion of the City Council and is responsible for attending City Council
meetings as directed by the Council.
• The City Attorney ensures all legal documents are reviewed and approved to legal form.
• Represents the City in municipal court prosecution in the most efficient and effective manner possible,
while maintaining accountability for the public funds used to provide such services.
• Provides legal opinions to city officials and staff on city-related matters.
Summary of Expenditures by Category

The budget for legal services was captured in Non-Departmental and Municipal Court before FY2021-2022.
The budget decreased by $15,000 for FY2025 with the reduction of anticipated expenses for services.

FY2024 FY2025 FY2025 FY2026
Actual Adopted Projected Budget
Personnel 0 0 0 0
Supplies 0 0 0 0
Contractual Sundry 56,969 90,000 76,000 75,000
Total City Attorney $56,969 $90,000 $76,000 $75,000

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