Title
Resolution to Approve Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rosati, Schultz, Joppich, & Amtsbuechler P.C., for Legal Services Relative ($180,000.00) to Hahn Litigation (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The City has been sued in Washtenaw County Circuit Court, Case No. 20-00732-CZ, in the case of Sandra Hahn, et al. v. City of Ann Arbor.
The City Attorney selected the Rosati, Schultz, Joppich, & Amtsbuechler P.C. law firm to provide litigation services in this claimed class action case involving water, sewer, and stormwater charges.
The selection is based on the firm's familiarity with the specialized legal issues and the firm's experience and expertise.
Rosati, Schultz, Joppich, & Amtsbuechler P.C. complies with the City of Ann Arbor's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage Ordinances.
Due to a number of factors the City Attorney requests approval of Amendment Number 1 to the professional services agreement with Rosati, Schultz, Joppich, & Amtsbuechler P.C. in the amount of $180,000.00 for legal services.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding for these services were not planned for in the FY2020 adopted budget; therefore, it is necessary to appropriate the funding to support this effort from the Water Supply ($66,600.00), Sewage Disposal System ($68,400.00), and Stormwater System ($45,000.00) fund balances.
Staff
Prepared by: Stephen K. Postema, City Attorney
Approved by: Tom Crawford, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Sandra Hahn and Robert Sharp have filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Ann Arbor;
Whereas, The Rosati, Schultz, Joppich, & Amtsbuechler P.C. law firm is well qualified to provide legal services representing the City in this action;
Whereas, The City Administrator authorized an initial professional services agreement with Rosati, Schultz, Joppich, & Amtsbuechler P.C. in the amount of $25,000 in this matter;
Whereas, Additional funds are needed for the City's defense of this lawsuit; and
Whereas, Rosati, Sch...
Click here for full text