Legislation Details

File #: 24-7989    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Miscellaneous Section Status: Passed
File created: 12/4/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/10/2024 Final action: 12/10/2024
Title: Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $100,189.45 to Locke, Lord, LLP for representation of a county employee in connection with certain legal proceedings.
Department: Miscellaneous
Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $100,189.45 to Locke, Lord, LLP for representation of a county employee 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 a county employee related to Grand Jury proceedings. The employee's involvement in the proceedings was related to the course and scope of their employment with Harris County. The employee's role in the Grand Jury proceedings has concluded. The amount of the invoice is $100,189.45.

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_ Flooding
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Precinct(s): Countywide

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