The City Attorney provides legal counsel, representation, and services to the public officials, employees, boards, and commissions of the City regarding the business of municipal government.

The City Attorney also:

  • Drafts City ordinances, resolutions, and other legal papers;
  • Reviews all City contracts;
  • Handles City employment law matters;
  • Represents the City in most litigation matters, except for matters handled by our insurance counsel;
  • Prosecutes City ordinance violators;
  • Collects fines, fees, damages, and other monies owed to the City;
  • Serves as Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator; and
  • Serves as Title VI Coordinator.

As a full-time, in-house, general counsel, the City Attorney's goal is to provide comprehensive, timely, and cost-effective legal services to meet the City's needs.