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Pleasanton Council Considers LPFD Legal Fee Increase for PFAS Probe

The Pleasanton City Council will review a request to increase the total amount payable to Stoel Rives LLP from $400,000 to $1,000,000 for legal work supporting PFAS investigations at Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department facilities.

Reese Hardy

August 15, 20261 min read

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Legal Authorization Request

The Pleasanton City Council will consider a request during its special meeting on August 11, 2026. Staff is asking the council to authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a second amendment to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority Agreement. This action would involve legal representation from Stoel Rives LLP.

Financial Adjustment Details

The proposed amendment seeks to increase the total amount payable for legal services. The current agreement stands at $400,000. The new authorization would raise the cap to an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. This financial adjustment covers ongoing legal work related to environmental compliance.

Investigation Scope and Partners

The funding supports per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances investigations across multiple LPFD facilities. These efforts are being conducted in cooperation with the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. The city is coordinating with the regional board to address regulatory requirements for fire department properties.

References

City Council Special Meeting (2026-08-11). Retrieved from https://pleasantonca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/777

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