The proposed emergency legislation, known as the "Contract No. DCCB-2025-F-0003 with Edelson PC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025," seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for a multi-year contract with Edelson PC. This contract is intended to provide legal services to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in relation to investigations and potential litigation concerning violations of law associated with the marketing, selling, and installation of lead water pipes. The contract is structured as a contingency fee agreement, meaning Edelson PC will only receive payment if the District achieves a monetary recovery, with a maximum compensation of $85 million over a five-year period.

The resolution emphasizes the urgency of approving this contract due to its multi-year nature and the anticipated expenditures exceeding $1 million within a 12-month timeframe, which necessitates Council approval under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The Council recognizes the critical need for these legal services to continue and has determined that the circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading.