Bill Type and
Number: Ordinance 2007-214
Sponsor: Council President at the Request of the Mayor
Date of
Introduction: February 27, 2007
Committee(s)
of Reference: F
Date of
Analysis: March 1, 2007
Type of
Action: Appropriation
Bill Summary: This bill appropriates $100,000 from an
Office of General Counsel Retained Earnings account to fund legal-related
consultants, experts, and trial and litigation fees and costs that are
anticipated to exceed the 2006-2007 budget.
Background
Information: Annual budgeting for these purposes is only
an estimate, with actual funding being dependent upon the issues and
circumstances which arise during the fiscal year. Information on file states that the fund has
been depleted due to the Cecil Field litigation and unanticipated issues
requiring significant professional consultation.
Policy Impact
Area: Office of General Counsel
Fiscal Impact: $100,000 is appropriated by this legislation
Analyst: