Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the services contract between RITE Academy, LLC and Williamson County for Sheriff's Office training in the amount of $33,100, and exempting this purchase from competitive bidding requirements as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemptions 262.024 (a)(4) a personal or professional service, and authorizing execution of the contract.

Approval of this item will support the operations of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.  RITE, Racial Intelligence Training & Engagement, will provide a 2-day course for 30 members of the Sheriff's Office.  Trainings such as this are highly specialized and can be considered a "personal service", to include only those services which are performed personally by the individual who contracted to perform them.  Invoice is attached outlining the costs for the training.  Services contract was drafted by legal for this purchase which does include the Williamson County Vendor Reimbursement Policy.  This expenditure will be charged to 01.0100.0560.004232.  Department contact is James Carmona.