Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving the engagement of the law firm of Sheets, Childs & Sandre, PLLC to represent Williamson County in relation to various aspects of real estate and eminent domain/condemnation law; counsel, advice, review and preparation of documents for matters related to County Road Bond, Road & Bridge Department, Department of Infrastructure, County Parks, an

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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving the engagement of the law firm of Sheets, Childs & Sandre, PLLC to represent Williamson County in relation to various aspects of real estate and eminent domain/condemnation law; counsel, advice, review and preparation of documents for matters related to County Road Bond, Road & Bridge Department, Department of Infrastructure, County Parks, and/or Long Range Transportation Plan programs and projects; economic development issues and consultation; and other necessary general matters as assigned by the County Judge, County Commissioners, Department Directors or Commissioners Court General Counsel’s Office and accepted by the firm; 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 Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4).

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).