City to Consider Legal Services Rate Increase | City of Watauga | NICHOLS JACKSON

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$75,000 (budgeted for FY2026-2027 legal services); $240/hour for general legal services; $220/hour for municipal court services

Contract type

LEGAL

Contract term

Effective October 1, 2026; contract originally in place since 2022 and renewable upon passage of annual budget

Renewal date

2027-09-30

Renewal

Existing Nichols Jackson legal services contract has been in place since 2022 and is renewable upon passage of the annual budget; FY2026-2027 budget includes $75,000, and the firm has requested an hourly rate increase effective 2026-10-01.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Watauga City Council Agenda 2026-08-10

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the legal contract by City of Watauga?

Nichols Jackson was awarded this legal contract by City of Watauga, as recorded on August 10, 2026. The contract value is $75,000 (budgeted for FY2026-2027 legal services); $240/hour for general legal services; $220/hour for municipal court services.

How much is the Nichols Jackson contract with City of Watauga worth?

The Nichols Jackson contract with City of Watauga is valued at $75,000 (budgeted for FY2026-2027 legal services); $240/hour for general legal services; $220/hour for municipal court services, covering legal work.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Watauga City Council Agenda 2026-08-10 (Agenda), dated August 10, 2026 from City of Watauga. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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