City of Council Grove Awards Legal Contract to Symmonds, Stuart (August 2026)

The Council Grove City Council approved the appointment of attorney Stuart Symmonds as City Attorney under a hybrid retainer and hourly billing structure, with a three-month review of legal expenses. The arrangement includes a $3,500 monthly minimum for up to 15 hours, $200 per hour beyond that, and $300 per hour for civil litigation.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$300/hour; $3,500 monthly minimum for up to 15 hours, $200/hour for additional time, $300/hour for civil litigation, mileage billed separately

Contract type

LEGAL

Contract term

Ongoing with 3-month review of legal expenses

Renewal

Initial approval includes a requirement that the council review legal expenses after three months to determine if changes to the arrangement are needed.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Council Grove AgendaPacket City Council Meeting 2026-08-04

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the legal contract by City of Council Grove?

Symmonds, Stuart was awarded this legal contract by City of Council Grove, as recorded on August 4, 2026. The contract value is $300/hour; $3,500 monthly minimum for up to 15 hours, $200/hour for additional time, $300/hour for civil litigation, mileage billed separately.

How much is the Symmonds, Stuart contract with City of Council Grove worth?

The Symmonds, Stuart contract with City of Council Grove is valued at $300/hour; $3,500 monthly minimum for up to 15 hours, $200/hour for additional time, $300/hour for civil litigation, mileage billed separately, covering legal work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Legal contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Council Grove AgendaPacket City Council Meeting 2026-08-04 (AgendaPacket), dated August 4, 2026 from City of Council Grove. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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