{"MatterId":14668,"MatterGuid":"66E95E60-C449-4E27-8CD6-8EF5054A8FCE","MatterLastModifiedUtc":"2026-02-03T16:50:19.797","MatterRowVersion":"AAAAAADD2Ms=","MatterFile":"EC-26-16","MatterName":null,"MatterTitle":"Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC and the City of Albuquerque","MatterTypeId":3,"MatterTypeName":"Executive Communication","MatterStatusId":23,"MatterStatusName":"Approved","MatterBodyId":1,"MatterBodyName":"City Council","MatterIntroDate":"2026-01-21T00:00:00","MatterAgendaDate":"2026-02-02T00:00:00","MatterPassedDate":"2026-02-02T00:00:00","MatterEnactmentDate":null,"MatterEnactmentNumber":null,"MatterRequester":null,"MatterNotes":null,"MatterVersion":"1","MatterCost":null,"MatterText1":null,"MatterText2":null,"MatterText3":null,"MatterText4":null,"MatterText5":null,"MatterDate1":null,"MatterDate2":null,"MatterEXText1":"CC 2/2/26 (vh)\r\n\r\nBrief Summary: This EC proposes a First Supplemental Agreement to add $180,000 to an existing $100,000 contract for Outside Legal Services. Jones, Skelton & Houchuli, PLC will continue to provide representation/legal services on Risk Management cases. These cases were referred to outside counsel based on the expertise and qualifications necessary to provide the requested legal services.  \r\n\r\nAnalysis: This EC transmits this agreement for City Council consideration and approval as required by ROA 1994, §5-5-19 (Approval of Contracts) of the City’s Public Purchasing Ordinance and allows the continuation of those services. Jones, Skelton & Houchuli. will continue to provide representation/legal services on Risk Management litigation cases:\r\n•\tCarter, Jessie v. City of Albuquerque and APD; D-202-CV-2022-03738; PO-21-26990(AS)\r\n•\tDurham, Paul v. City- Alleged Violation of the Whistleblower Protection Act. D-202-CV-2023-00963.                   LIAB# PO-22-29483 (AS)\r\n•\tMartinez, Joshua v. City of Albuquerque, D-202-CV-2021-06401; PO-20-21235 (RK) \r\n•\tMeek, James v, Mayor Tim Keller, et al.; D-202-CV-2024-01725; 23-33623 (RK)\r\n•\tParrish, Michael v. City; D-202-CV-2023-05154, GL-15-02363-1 (AS);\r\n•\tWilliams, Carla LIAB#: PO-25-36743 (AS)\r\n•\tOther Risk or Legal matters, as assigned.\r\n\r\nFiscal Impact: The Risk Management liability program funds this Legal Services Agreement, 705.\r\n\r\n\t07/01/2025\tOriginal Contract\t\t$100,000\r\n\tTBD\t\tFirst Supplemental\t\t$180,000 \t(if this EC is approved)\r\n\t\t\tTOTAL\t\t                  $280,000\r\n\r\nComments: More information about this firm can be found at https://www.jshfirm.com/.","MatterEXText2":"Victor Hall","MatterEXText3":null,"MatterEXText4":null,"MatterEXText5":null,"MatterEXText6":null,"MatterEXText7":null,"MatterEXText8":null,"MatterEXText9":null,"MatterEXText10":null,"MatterEXText11":null,"MatterEXDate1":null,"MatterEXDate2":null,"MatterEXDate3":null,"MatterEXDate4":null,"MatterEXDate5":null,"MatterEXDate6":null,"MatterEXDate7":null,"MatterEXDate8":null,"MatterEXDate9":null,"MatterEXDate10":null,"MatterAgiloftId":0,"MatterReference":"27","MatterRestrictViewViaWeb":false,"MatterReports":[]}