KUHF-88.7’s Laurie Johnson notes that the bankruptcy of the Lawrence Marshall dealership will impact the city of Houston:
An interesting item showed up on the city council agenda. It was an ordinance appropriating more than $93,000 to a company that no longer exists.
The contract with Lawrence Marshall Chrysler was supposed to cover a new ambulance for the Houston Fire Department.
This raised some confusion at the council meeting.
“Chair recognizes Councilmember Green” “Mayor I also need some clarification. Are we — how can we appropriate the funds without a vendor?”
After some discussion with the city’s legal department, council concluded they could still authorize the expenditure but award it to a different contractor.
Houston Mayor Bill White says the city may end up in litigation over Lawrence Marshall’s bankruptcy filing.
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Lawrence Marshall was a city vendor for everything from ambulances to recycled parts and upholstery services.
