Agenda Date: 12/16/2014
Subject:
Title
Motion granting authority to the city attorney to institute and defend legal actions.
Body
Presented By: |
Kristin Schledorn, City Attorney |
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council support authorizing the city attorney to institute and defend legal actions related to approval of the four urban renewal plans?
BACKGROUND:
Section 56 of the Littleton City Charter provides, "When directed by the council, the city attorney shall institute or defend any suit, action or proceeding on behalf of the city or any of its agencies."
STAFF ANALYSIS:
In accordance with city charter section 56, this motion will provide the necessary direction to the city attorney to institute, or defend, any legal actions brought by, or against, the city related to the city's four urban renewal plans.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
In the event of litigation, outside counsel will be retained to assist the city attorney. Costs are unknown, but staff will keep council appraised of the fiscal impacts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to authorize the city attorney to institute and defend any suit, action or proceeding on behalf of the city related to any of the four approved urban renewal plans.