According to a report released by the City Council, the city of Honolulu has already spent $1.87 million on legal fees related to the rail project. The city has hired a total of seven private law firms, and has just asked the City Council to approve an additional $400,000 in new anticipated legal costs. The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) released a statement that said, "While we are conscientious about all expenses incurred, please note that the $1.87 million spent to date on legal contracts make up less than 1⁄2 percent of all (general excise tax) revenue spent on the project."
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Honolulu Rail Project - City has Spent $1.87 Million on Legal Fees for Rail Project
