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City Attorney
The City
Attorney and staff provide legal counsel and representation for the City
Council, City Manager, all City departments and commissions. Services
provided include preparation and review of ordinances, resolutions,
contracts, deeds, liens and other legal documents. Formal and informal
opinions are given on questions of law pertaining to City operations.
The Legal Department is responsible for prosecuting cases in Municipal
Court and representing the City in eminent domain proceedings, damage
suits, injunction suits, injury claims, arbitration and other
litigation. Representation is also provided in hearings conducted by
federal and state agencies.
The department provides legal services relating to code enforcement,
zoning and land use regulations, traffic and parking control, utility
rates, railroads, bond sales and other matters requiring legislative
action or involving interpretation and application of laws.
Additionally, the department is involved in claims administration under
the City's self-funded program for general liability and fleet
liability.
Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409.880.3715
Fax: 409.880.3121
Tyrone E. Cooper,
City
Attorney