Summary
Prompted by Dana Watson's earlier comments, the committee recommended City Council receive an annual report of the city's legal and settlement costs, as legally permissible — a transparency step for residents wondering what litigation is costing.
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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city's legal costs were estimated at roughly $1.2 million for the current year, up from $500,000-600,000 a decade ago, though some litigation is covered by insurance.
Residents and council members gain a clearer picture of what litigation and settlements cost taxpayers each year.
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