{"MatterId":14727,"MatterGuid":"3A76E140-91E8-4157-9EA6-FE48E9483334","MatterLastModifiedUtc":"2026-03-17T15:39:59.71","MatterRowVersion":"AAAAAADHFto=","MatterFile":"EC-26-61","MatterName":null,"MatterTitle":"Approval of the Risk First Supplemental Agreement to add funds for Outside Counsel Legal Services Between German & Burnette Associates LLC and the City of Albuquerque","MatterTypeId":3,"MatterTypeName":"Executive Communication","MatterStatusId":23,"MatterStatusName":"Approved","MatterBodyId":1,"MatterBodyName":"City Council","MatterIntroDate":"2026-03-02T00:00:00","MatterAgendaDate":"2026-03-16T00:00:00","MatterPassedDate":"2026-03-16T00:00:00","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 3/16/26 (vh)\r\n\r\nBrief Summary: This EC proposes a First Supplemental Agreement to add $65,000.00 to an existing $100,000 contract for Outside Legal Servies. German, Burnette & Associates, LLC 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. German, Burnette & Associates, LLC will continue to provide representation/legal services on the following \r\n\r\nRisk management litigation cases:\r\n• Hayes, Patrick v. Ethan Watson; D-202-CV-2024-08657; 23-36796 (AS)\r\n• Carson, Elizabeth v. City of Albuquerque; D-202--CV-2024-06535; GL-23-28481 (RK)\r\n• Gonzales, Pedro Anthony, et al. v. City of Albuquerque, et al.; D-202-CV-2025-\r\n• 01387; PO-25-37829 (RK)\r\n• Sandoval-Smith, Carlos v. City of Albuquerque, et al.; D-202-CV-2024-07742; 24-34010 (RK)\r\n• Michelle Benedict, et al. v. City, CV-2022-07164; PO-23-28752 (RK)\r\n• Anthony Mazotti v. City, CV-2024-0074; PO-20-30456 (AS)\r\n• Matthew Montoya, HRB Charge 24-08-0952-E; PO-25-36831 (AS)\r\n• Cindy Pino v. City, et al, CV-2018-03591; PO-18-11033 (RK)\r\n• Anthony Romero v. City, CV-2024-03360; PO 20-20783 (RK)\r\n• Melissa Santistevan, HRB Charge 23-09-0815-S; PO-22-31781 (AS)\r\n• And other Risk or Legal matters, as assigned. \r\n\r\nFiscal Impact: The Risk Management liability program funds this Legal Services Agreement, 705.\r\n\t06/03/2025\tOriginal Contract \t\t$100,000.00\r\n\tTBD\t\tFirst Supplemental \t\t$65,000.00 (If this EC is approved)\r\n\t\t\t\tTOTAL\t\t$165,000.00\r\n\r\nComments: More information about this firm can be found at https://germanassociates.com/.\r\n\r\nLatest status on each case:\r\n• Hayes, Patrick v. Ethan Watson; D-202-CV-2024-08657; 23-36796 (AS)\r\no Status: On appeal to Court of Appeals (transmission of record proper 1/28/2026)\r\n• Carson, Elizabeth v. City of Albuquerque; D-202-CV-2024-06535; GL-23-28481 (RK)\r\no Status: Stipulated Order with Prejudice (02/19/2026)\r\n• Gonzales, Pedro Anthony, et al. v. City of Albuquerque, et al.; D-202-CV-2025-01387; PO-25-37829 (RK)\r\no Status: Plaintiff filed Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint (03/02/2026)\r\n• Sandoval-Smith, Carlos v. City of Albuquerque, et al.; D-202-CV-2024-07742; 24-34010 (RK)\r\no Status: Motions practice ongoing – Jury trial set for 03/08/2027.\r\n• Michelle Benedict, et al. v. City, CV-2022-07164; PO-23-28752 (RK)\r\no Status: SETTLED – 10/16/2024\r\n• Anthony Mazotti v. City, CV-2024-0074; PO-20-30456 (AS)\r\no Status: In mediation, bench trial set for 09/14/2026\r\n• Matthew Montoya, HRB Charge 24-08-0952-E; PO-25-36831 (AS)\r\no Status: Unknown\r\n• Cindy Pino v. City, et al, CV-2018-03591; PO-18-11033 (RK)\r\no Status: DISMISSED – 02/24/2025\r\n• Anthony Romero v. City, CV-2024-03360; PO 20-20783 (RK)\r\no Status: DISMISSED – 12/01/2025\r\n• Melissa Santistevan, HRB Charge 23-09-0815-S; PO-22-31781 (AS)\r\no Status: Unknown","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":[]}