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File #: 26-0033    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 1/11/2026 In control: Governance and Intergovernmental Relations
On agenda: 2/2/2026 Final action: 2/2/2026
Title: A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and BERG HILL GREENLEAF & RUSCITTI LLP to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide. Amends a contract with BERG HILL GREENLEAF & RUSCITTI LLP to add thirteen months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-201947987/ATTNY-202582516-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.
Indexes: Anne Wallace
Attachments: 1. RR26-0033_CAO_OutsideCounsel_Berg Hill, 2. 26-0033 Filed Resolution_ BERG HILL GREENLEAF & RUSCITTI LLP, 3. 26-0033_ BERG HILL GREENLEAF & RUSCITTI LLP_Vendor Signed Amendment, 4. 26-0033_Filed_Resolution__BERG_HILL_GREENLEAF_&_RUSCITTI_LLP, 5. 26-0033_Filed_Resolution__BERG_HILL_GREENLEAF__RUSCITTI_LLP.pdf

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Date Submitted: 1-19-2026

 

Requesting Agency: CAO

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Subject Matter Expert Name: Ashley Kelliher
Email Address: Ashley.kelliher@denvergov.org
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A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and  BERG HILL GREENLEAF & RUSCITTI LLP to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney's Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel, citywide.

Amends a contract with BERG HILL GREENLEAF & RUSCITTI LLP to add thirteen months for a new end date of 1-31-2027 to provide as-needed legal representation in civil litigation matters when case load exceeds the capacity of the City Attorney’s Office and/or when matters require conflict counsel. No change to contract capacity, citywide (ATTNY-201947987/ATTNY-202582516-04). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 2-23-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-20-2026.

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