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File #: 211368    Version: 1
Type: Mayor's Request Status: Approved
File created: 2/19/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/25/2021 Final action: 3/11/2021
Enactment date: 2/25/2021 Enactment #: 211368
Title: City Solicitor requesting approval to retain the pro bono services of Todd & Weld as outside counsel to advise the city with respect to the establishment of safe consumption sites.
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City Solicitor requesting approval to retain the pro bono services of Todd & Weld as outside counsel to advise the city with respect to the establishment of safe consumption sites.

 

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To the Honorable City Council:

 

Pursuant to Section 2-121 of the Code of Ordinances, I hereby request approval to retain the pro bono services of Todd & Weld LLP, One Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110, as outside counsel to represent the City of Somerville for the purpose of advising the City of Somerville Health Department, and any other departments or officials of the City of Somerville, with regard to safe consumption sites and the establishment thereof.

 

I am available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.  Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

 

Sincerely,

 

Francis X. Wright, Jr.

City Solicitor