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 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2026-27
Actual Actual Budget Estimated Proposed
Expenditures by Type:
Personnel - - - - -
Services & Supplies 556,050 473,612 355,000 270,000 355,000 Total by Type 556,050 $ 473,612 $ 355,000 $ 270,000 $ 355,000 $ Expenditures by Fund:
General Fund 556,050 101 473,612 355,000 270,000 355,000 Total by Fund 556,050 $ 473,612 $ 355,000 $ 270,000 $ 355,000 $ GL # Services & Supplies
101-06-4106-2755 Contract Legal Services-General 202,507 416,136.37 260,000 260,000 260,000 101-06-4106-2756 Contract Legal Services-Litigation & Special Pr 329,552 43,328.55 - 75,000 75,000 101-06-4106-2757 Contract Legal Services-COVID-19 1,418 0.00 - - - 101-06-4106-2758 Contract Legal Services-Code Enforcement 22,575 14,147.50 10,000 20,000 20,000 Total Services & Supplies 556,050 $ 473,612 $ 355,000 $ 270,000 $ 355,000 $ Total Operating Expenditures 556,050 $ 473,612 $ 355,000 $ 270,000 $ 355,000 $ FY 2025-26
Operating Budget Summary
Operating Budget Detail
CITY ATTORNEY