Legislation Details

File #: 26-3293    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 5/12/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/28/2026 Final action: 5/28/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute a professional services and settlement agreement between Harris County and Saul Ewing LLP to provide legal services for Harris County at a cost of $65,647.66 in connection with law enforcement and other labor and compensation issues.
Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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 a professional services and settlement agreement between Harris County and Saul Ewing LLP to provide legal services for Harris County at a cost of $65,647.66 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: L: Foster more living-wage jobs that ensure worker safety, benefits, and stability across all educational levels.
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):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
4/30/2026|1010|

Location:
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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