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RESOLUTION NO. 16301
A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION WITH
RESPECT TO A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STAG
LIUZZA, LLC
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo (the "City") is committed to the environment and
stewardship of public property; and
WHEREAS, the City is also committed to identifying parties responsible for increasing the
costs of responding to regulations and potential costs related to PFAS and taking reasonable
steps to avoid passing on these costs to its residents; and
WHEREAS, Stag Liuzza, LLC has put together a team of uniquely qualified and
experienced attorneys ("the Firm") who have joined together to assist public entities facing the
challenges posed by potential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS"); and
WHEREAS, the Firm is comprised of experienced attorneys in both PFAS litigation and in
the representation of public entities pursuing legal claims involving cost recovery responding to
PFAS and the related regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it to be in the City's best interest to enter into
the Legal Services Agreement with the Firm and pursue any settlement and other legal claims it
may have against the manufacturers of products related to PFAS in Aqueous Film -Forming
Foams (AFFF) Product Liability Litigation MDL No. 2873; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Compensation set forth in the Legal Services Agreement with Stag Luizza, LLC, a copy of
which is attached hereto, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with
the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein.
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SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED: April 13, 2026
FDOCUSigned by:
ATTESTED BY:
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF 'U QdJ,JVCIL
APPROVED: all(f
PRESIDENT OUNCIL
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City Clerk's Office Item # M11
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 13, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk
FROM: Carla Sikes, City Attorney
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION WITH RESPECT TO A
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STAG LIUZZA, LLC
SUMMARY:
This Resolution approves compensation set forth in the Legal Services Agreement with
Stag Liuzza, LLC a copy of which is attached hereto.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Section 6-7 of the City Charter, special council is retained solely by the City
Attorney, but compensation is approved by City Council. The law firm of Stag Liuzza,
LLC is being retained by the City of Pueblo to pursue any settlement and other legal
claims it may have against the manufacturers of products related to PFAS in Aqueous
Film -Forming Foams (AFFF) Product Liability Litigation MDL No. 2873.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This is a contingency fee agreement which commits to pay Stag Liuzza one-third (1/3) of
the gross amount recovered for the City's claims. City is responsible for all expenses
which shall be deducted and reimbursed to Stag Liuzza from the City's share of any
amount recovered for the City's claims.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
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STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not approve the Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Stag Liuzza LLC Engagement Agreement for PFAS Litigation