Department: Miscellaneous
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section
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Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $116,075.00 to Smyser Kaplan & Veselka, LLP for representation of eleven current and former county employees in connection with certain legal proceedings.
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Background and Discussion:
Regarding payment using General Administrative Funds (Department 202) for legal services in connection with the representation of eleven current and former county employees related to a criminal investigation into the November 2022 election. The employees' involvement in the proceedings was related to the course and scope of their employment with Harris County. The employees' roles in the proceedings has concluded. The amount of the invoice(s) is $116,075.
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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