Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Agreement for Program Director Services for the Williamson County Transformative Justice Program between Williamson County and Terence Davis; 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 Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §262.024 (a) (4).

As you are aware through discussions with Scott Matthew and Judge Mathews, we have decided not to renew the contract with Lone Star Justice Alliance (LSJA) for the administration of the Williamson County Transformative Justice Program.  Since LSJA will no longer be administering the program, we are requesting the county directly contract with Terence Davis for Program Director Services.  These services will be paid for using grant funds provided by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.

Specifically, we are requesting approval for the Legal Services Agreement with Terence Davis.  The contract with Mr. Davis will allow for him to serve as the Program Director for the program.

All parties involved in the Transformative Justice program are aware of the pending contract agreement with Mr. Davis and are in agreement with utilizing his services.