Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare
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Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Butler Snow LLP
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a second amendment to the agreement with Butler Snow LLP in connection with LUPE v. Abbott; Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-844, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, and any other matters related to or concerning the same or similar subject matter.
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Background and Discussion:
Butler Snow LLP represents Harris County on Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-844. This amendment will primarily incorporate the rate schedule that should have been included with the original agreement but was inadvertently excluded.
Expected Impact:
The matter discussed herein has largely been concluded. Payment of the invoices is a remaining hurdle. The current invoice total of Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-1223 is $240,780. There may be some expenses remaining for final close-out of the matter.
Alternative Options:
Not approving payment for services rendered by Butler Snow LLP.
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