STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: June 11, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Tammy L. Palomino
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Marten Law, LLP for additional legal services to represent the City of Dallas in seeking damages from manufacturers and distributors of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances in In Re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Product Liability Litigation, D.S.C. MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG and to pursue claims, as appropriate, against federal defendants under the Federal Tort Claims Act - Not to exceed $100,000.00, from $100,000.00 to $200,000.00 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Marten Law, LLP for additional legal services to represent the City of Dallas in seeking damages from manufacturers and distributors of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances in In Re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Product Liability Litigation, D.S.C. MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG and to pursue claims, as appropriate, against federal defendants under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on June 6, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Dallas Water Utilities Fund |
$100,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Original Contract $100,000.00
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (this action) $100,000.00
Total $200,000.00
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Marten Law, LLP
1191 Second Avenue, Suite 2200
Seattle, Washington 98101
Jessica Ferrell, Partner