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Meeting Date:	04/26/2021
Professional Services Collection of Fines and Fees
Submitted for:	Jorge L. Trevino	Submitted By:	Jorge L. Trevino
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to renew the Collections Services Agreement including its terms, conditions and associated fees for Two (2) additional years (from April 30, 2021 through April 30, 2023) as agreed to in the current contract for professional services between Webb County and Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Sampson, LLP regarding the collection of Delinquent Fines and fees in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(4) Professional Services and Art 103.0031 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any matters incident thereto.[Requested by Commissioners Court]

Issue: Currently Webb County’s Collections Services Agreement will end April 30, 2021 to collect delinquent fines and fees assessed by the Justice of the Peace Courts and the District Courts.

Solution: Approve a discretionary exemption for a professional service agreement and renew the agreement with the firm to collect delinquent fees and fines.

Result: Collect delinquent fines and fees utilizing services from a professional service provider. Provider will be paid a percentage of total delinquent fees and fines collected for Webb County in accordance rules and regulations permitted by State and Local laws.

Background:

Professional Service agreement approved for Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Sampson, LLP during Fiscal Year 2018 and will expire April of 2021.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	NA
Funding Source:	NA
Balance:	NA
Financial Impact:
NA

Attachments
Renewal Linebarger Fines and Fees Collection
Item #7e-Renewal of Contract for Fines and Fees Collection Services - Executed