Consider the exemption from competitive requirements for certain purchasing for Independent audits for FY26 in accordance with LGC 262.024 (a) (4) and authorize the County Judge to enter into the following professional service contracts

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Consider the exemption from competitive requirements for certain purchasing for Independent audits for FY26 in accordance with LGC 262.024 (a) (4) and authorize the County Judge to enter into the following professional service contracts. 1. The audit Engagement Letter with Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C. for the Bell County Independent Audit for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2026, for an estimated amount of $154,900, plus out of pocket expenses. 2. The audit Engagement Letter with Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C. for the Bell County Juvenile Probation Department Independent Audit for Fiscal Year ending August 31, 2026, for an estimated amount of $24,700. 3. The audit Engagement Letter with Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C. for the Bell County Community Supervision and Corrections Department Independent Audit for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2026, for an estimated amount of $30,200.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.8/10). 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).