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City Attorney

Proprietary and Outside Counsel
Priority Outcome: Make Los Angeles the best run big city in America
This program includes three divisions: Los Angeles World Airports, Department of Water and Power, and Port
of Los Angeles. Through this Branch, the City Attorney's Office provides legal advice and representation to
the proprietary departments and their governing bodies, their respective general managers, and their staff on
all legal matters including general, transactional, and litigation advice. This includes preparing various legal
documents, appearing before governmental, regulatory, and administrative bodies, handling liability claims
and defense of litigation and appeals, advising on employee relations, and representing the City in special
litigation matters.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special

Apportionment of Changes Applicable to Various Programs 1,313,721 - 1,466,424
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $1,297,897 EX: $15,824
Related Costs: $152,703
Continuation of Services

39. Harbor Department Support 260,344 - 376,356
Continue funding and resolution authority for two positions
consisting of one Deputy City Attorney III and one Legal
Secretary II to provide in-house litigation expertise and support
for insurance matters. All costs will be fully reimbursed by the
Harbor Department. Related costs consist of employee
benefits.
SG: $260,344
Related Costs: $116,012
40. Department of Water and Power Support 543,320 - 782,983
Continue funding and resolution authority for four positions
consisting of one Assistant City Attorney, one Deputy City
Attorney II, and two Paralegal Is within the Water and Power
Division. The Assistant City Attorney and two Paralegal Is
provide legal and administrative support to the Division. The
Deputy City Attorney II provides assistance to the Collections
Unit. All costs will be fully reimbursed by the Department of
Water and Power. Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $543,320
Related Costs: $239,663
TOTAL Proprietary and Outside Counsel 2,117,385 -

D 2020-21 Program Budget 15,798,643 97
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special 2,117,385 -
2021-22 PROGRAM BUDGET 17,916,028 97

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