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File #: 25-0824    Version: 1
Type: Officer's Communication Status: Referred for Recommendation
File created: 4/18/2025 In control: Finance Committee
On agenda: 4/24/2025 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: City Solicitor requesting approval to retain Verrill Dana, LLP, as outside legal counsel with respect to Combined Sewer Overflow Control matters.

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City Solicitor requesting approval to retain Verrill Dana, LLP, as outside legal counsel with respect to Combined Sewer Overflow Control matters.

 

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To the Honorable City Council:

 

Pursuant to Section 2-121 of the Somerville Code of Ordinances, I hereby request your approval to retain the firm of Verrill Dana, LLP, One Federal Street, 20th  Floor, Boston, MA 02110, as outside legal counsel to represent the City of Somerville in Combined Sewer Overflow Control matters including, but not limited to: 1) an updated Combined Overflow Control Plan, 2) creation of a new stormwater outfall, 3) NPDES permit renewal for the Deer Island Treatment Plant and 4) analysis of the 2024 MS4 General NPDES Permit.

 

Appropriate staff will be available to address any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Cynthia Amara

City Solicitor