Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County, Texas, Deputy Hector Hernandez in his individual capacity, and former Williamson County employee Jonathan Castro in his individual capacity, in relation to Civil Action No. 1:26-cv-01152-ADA-ML; MohamedMalik E. Modawi v. Williamson County, et al.;

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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County, Texas, Deputy Hector Hernandez in his individual capacity, and former Williamson County employee Jonathan Castro in his individual capacity, in relation to Civil Action No. 1:26-cv-01152-ADA-ML; MohamedMalik E. Modawi v. Williamson County, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Texas Local Government Code § 262.024(a)(4); and further find that funding such agreement serves a public interest and not merely a private interest, and that any alleged act or omission of said parties in relation to the allegations asserted in this lawsuit were performed while acting in good faith and within the scope of the parties' official duties as employees of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office (per Texas Attorney General Opinion DM-0488).