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Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the legal services agreement with Richards Rodriguez & Skeith, LLP for representation in Billy Faircloth v. City of Austin et al, Civil Action No. 1:25-CV-471-DAE in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division in the amount of $301,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $455,000. Funding: Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Budget.
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Lead Department
City Attorney’s Office.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Budget.
For More Information:
Vasu Behara, Division Chief, 512-974-2458 or Sara Schaefer, Assistant City Attorney, 512-974-1536.
Additional Backup Information:
This contract is related to a pending civil rights lawsuit involving the Austin Police Department.