Consider and take appropriate action on the following:

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The County desires to obtain professional consulting services from Jacqueline Van Wormer, former County Executive of the Innovative Justice and Program Analysis Department, while the County completes their recruiting process to hire a new County Executive. She is both uniquely and highly qualified to provide these consulting services based on her demonstrated competence and qualifications. <br id="isPasted"> <br>Section 33.019 of the Travis County Ethics Policy (Chapter 33 of the Travis County Code) prohibits the County from entering into discretionary contracts with an entity that “has done business” with a key contracting person during the 365 days immediately before the execution of the contract unless the Policy is waived in accordance with Subchapter D of Chapter 33.<br><br>Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024, a contract for the purchase of a personal or professional service is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemption.<br><br><strong id="isPasted">Contract Information: </strong><br>Contract No.: 4400008598<br>Contractor Name: Jacqueline Van Wormer<br>Contract Award Amount: $50,000.00<br>Contract Period: Execution — September 30, 2026