The ongoing legal battle between the city and the firefighters union has cost the city at least $315,000 in attorney fees, according to documents obtained by the Watertown Daily Times.
The city’s legal bills hit $315,225.60 as of Jan. 1, according to invoices and bills obtained through the Freedom of Information Act by the Times. Attorney bills for the first three months of this year were not provided.
However, City Councilman Cody J. Horbacz said Wednesday afternoon that he expects the bills to be much more than that. The main sticking point remains the issue involving the “minimal manning” stipulation that 15 firefighters must be on duty at all times.