Discussion and possible action to renew a Service Agreement contract with West Publishing Corporation D/B/A West Government Services for Two (2) licenses for Thirty-Six (36) months for the Consolidated Lead Evaluation and Reporting Services (CLEAR) for investigative purposes at a monthly charge not to exceed Two Hundred Forty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($248.31), and to be adjusted after each succeeding 12-month term at a rate not to exceed Four (4%) percent over the charges for the preceding 12-month term, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Nancy Cadena, Webb County Indigent Health Care Director; Account #1001-5040-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

Issue: The Indigent Health Care Services Department utilizes this online software program to obtain investigative reports on program applicants to verify possible assets/resources and residency. This software program is also used to find relatives of unclaimed pauper decedents. 

Solution: Staff members will have access to conduct searches efficiently and effectively which will expedite the investigative process.
 
Result: With adequate access to this online resource, IHC caseworkers will be able to make an eligibility determination for the program applicants.

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