APPROVAL of a professional services contract exceeding $50,000 between the City of Topeka and Kurtz & buck LLC, for continued representation of the City in a civil lawsuit matter.

(Approval will authorize continuation of the contract for professional services. The City Attorney has been notified the fees and expenses will exceed $50,000 and is seeking authorization to continue with the contract.)

Action requires at least (six) 6 votes of the Governing Body.

Whether to authorize continuation of the contract for professional services. Pursuant to TMC 3.30.010, all
contracts for professional services exceeding $50,000 must be approved by the Governing Body.

Staff recommends the Governing Body approve the contract as part of the consent agenda.

The City has entered into an agreement with the law firm to represent the City in the matter of Duncan v. City of Topeka, (Federal District Case No. 25-cv-02700). The City Attorney has been notified the fees and expenses will exceed $50,000 and is seeking authorization to continue with the contract.

Exceeds $50,000

Special Liability Fund