Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for two (2) full time equivalents (FTEs) as Forensic Scientists.

The Crime Laboratory Service of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) shall provide controlled substances, marijuana, and blood alcohol analysis of evidence submitted by Law Enforcement agencies within Williamson County. DPS shall in its discretion assign the services of two (2) full time equivalents (FTEs) as Forensic Scientists to perform analysis in association with this contract. FISCAL IMPACT: The attached contract is a renewal. In fiscal year 15/16, $133,292.43 was spent on this contract. For FY 16/17 the contract amount is $141,625.14. $140,000.00 was requested in the FY 16/17 budget, however $133,292.43 was approved leaving a deficit of $8,332.71. This amount will need to be provided to meet the financial terms of this renewal.