The objective of the City Attorney’s Office is to provide timely, cost-efficient, quality services and advice to support the City Council, the city manager, and the city departments, boards and agencies in fulfilling their missions and goals: and to advance, advocate and safeguard the interests of the city within the bounds of the law.
In furthering the City Council’s Strategic Direction of providing cost-effective municipal services through financial responsibility, efficiency and quality, the City Attorney’s Office defends lawsuits brought against the city; assists departments in negotiating, drafting, or reviewing agreements and contracts, real estate transactions, and purchasing issues and procedures; drafts or assists city staff in drafting ordinances and resolutions and performs any research associated therewith; and advises city staff and Council on all legal issues including city code and state statute interpretation, employee matters, police advice and training, and general legal questions.
Notice: Please note that the City Attorney’s Office is unable to offer or provide legal advice, answer legal questions, or provide legal opinions to private citizens. If you have legal questions, or are in need of a legal opinion, legal advice, or legal representation, please contact a private attorney.