Tuesday, January 21, 2025
SpecialPresiding: Chairperson Eduardo Martinez · Called to order: 6:32 p.m. · 1 items · 1 votes
What happened
- Approved hiring a law firm to handle public housing tenant eviction cases.
Attendance
Contracts(1 item)
Hire law firm for public housing tenant eviction cases
In Plain English
The Richmond Housing Authority manages 1,200+ public housing units and regularly faces tenant lease violations like unpaid rent and unauthorized occupants. The authority needs specialized lawyers to handle eviction proceedings and ensure compliance with complex housing laws. If approved, the 3-year contract costs up to $400,000 and could extend to $600,000 total.
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Votes
ADOPT a resolution authorizing a legal services contract with Edrington, Shirmer & Murphy LLP for as needed lease enforcement and unlawful detainer services in the amount of $400,000 for a three-year term, starting January 21, 2025, and ending January 21, 2028, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms at $100,000 per year for a total amount not to exceed $600,000
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