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33.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
Meeting Date:
04/16/2024
Title:
Bickerstaff Engagement Letter (Neal v WCCHD, et al)
Submitted By:
Shannon Francis, General Counsel
Department:
General Counsel
Agenda Category:
Regular Agenda Items

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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, in his official capacity, and William Gravell, Jr., in his individual capacity, in Cause No. 1:23-cv-00759-RP; Derrick Neal v. Williamson County and Cities Health District, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, and also to provide Williamson County other legal services assigned or requested, only if the scope of which is confirmed by the Williamson County Commissioners Court or its General Counsel; and exemption of these 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; and further find that funding such agreement as to William Gravell, Jr., in his individual capacity, serves a public interest and not merely a private interest, and that any alleged act or omission of said party in relation to the allegations asserted in this lawsuit was performed while acting in good faith and within the scope of his official duties as Williamson County Judge.

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Inbox Reviewed By Date
County Judge Exec Asst. Becky Pruitt 04/11/2024 11:36 AM
Form Started By:
Shannon Francis
Started On:
04/10/2024 11:52 PM
Final Approval Date:
04/11/2024