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23.

Meeting Date:	07/29/2014
Ewbanks Eng Amd
Submitted By:	Hal Hawes, County Judge
Department:	County Judge
Agenda Category:	Regular Agenda Items

Information

Agenda Item

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Engagement Letter/Agreement between the law firm of Cokinos, Bosien & Young and Williamson County in relation to representation of Williamson County regarding Ronald Regan Boulevard, North Phase IV Paving Repair Dispute; and exemption of such services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.

Background

On May 20, 2014, the Commissioners Court approved an engagement letter/agreement with the firm of Ewbank & Harris, PC in relation to representation of Williamson County regarding Ronald Regan Boulevard, North Phase IV Paving Repair Dispute. The firm of Ewbank & Harris, PC has merged with the law firm of Cokinos, Bosien & Young. Thus, this new engagement letter/agreement is necessary to allow Jim Ewbank of Cokinos, Bosien & Young to continue to represent the county in said matter.

Fiscal Impact

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount

Attachments
Eng Ltr Merger

Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
County Judge Exec Asst.	Wendy Coco	07/24/2014 10:33 AM
Form Started By: Hal Hawes		Started On: 07/23/2014 11:41 AM
Final Approval Date: 07/24/2014