DEPARTMENT PURPOSE
The City Attorney provides advice and opinions on matters of municipal concern, examines contracts and ordinances as to form and legality, and is frequently called upon to interpret the City’s municipal code, federal and state statutes, and any other laws that govern San Marino.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The City of San Marino contracts with a firm for City Attorney services. The City Attorney provides general legal advice and provides the following services:
• Serves as chief counsel to the City for both elected officials and staff; • Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents as needed;
• Represents the City in litigation, as either the defense or to prosecute; • Attends City Council meetings, and other bodies as needed, to advise Council and to have firsthand knowledge of current and proposed City actions; and • Renders opinions on specific legal issues.
CITY ATTORNEY
FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2025-26
Actual Actual Budget Estimated Proposed
Expenditures by Type:
Personnel - - - - -
Services & Supplies 455,095 556,050 450,000 327,000 355,000 Total by Type $ 455,095 $ 556,050 $ 450,000 $ 327,000 $ 355,000 Expenditures by Fund:
101 General Fund 455,095 556,050 450,000 327,000 355,000 Total by Fund $ 455,095 $ 556,050 $ 450,000 $ 327,000 $ 355,000 GL # Services & Supplies
101-06-4106-2755 Contract Legal Services-General 206,336 202,507 250,000 250,000 260,000 101-06-4106-2756 Contract Legal Services-Litigation 147,004 329,552 145,000 50,000 75,000 101-06-4106-2757 Contract Legal Services-COVID-19 67,003 1,418 5,000 - - 101-06-4106-2758 Contract Legal Services-Code Enforcement 34,752 22,575 50,000 27,000 20,000 Total Services & Supplies $ 455,095 $ 556,050 $ 450,000 $ 327,000 $ 355,000 Total Operating Expenditures $ 455,095 $ 556,050 $ 450,000 $ 327,000 $ 355,000 FY 2024-25
Operating Budget Summary
Operating Budget Detail
CITY ATTORNEY