Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Saul Ewing LLP
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement for professional services between Harris County and Saul Ewing LLP in connection with law enforcement and other labor and compensation issues.
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Background and Discussion:
Saul Ewing LLP provided advice and counsel to Harris County in connection with the efforts of the negotiation committee in reaching an agreement regarding compensation parity for Harris County law enforcement officers with the Houston Police Department, as well as other labor and compensation issues.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item #
Action Taken
5/22/2025
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To have pay parity with the Houston Police Department,
including all ranks at the Harris County Sheriff's Office and
Constables Offices, starting in Fiscal Year 2026. To create a negotiation committee including representatives from Human Resources and Talent, the Office of ...
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