Discussion and possible action to pay for professional services to A&M Forensics and Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $10,117.84 for engineering and reconstruction, case production, scene inspection and survey, travel time, mileage, drafting, trailer inspection, tractor inspection, and other necessary costs. This is in reference to litigation for a car accident in Cause Number 2017 CVA000356D3. This expert was hired by Webb County to preserve and analyze needed evidence for the defense of Webb County. [Account Numbers #1001-3010-001-432089 (Forensic Examination) in the amount of $3,000 and #2152-3010-001-432001 (Professional Services) in the amount of $7,118]
Issue: Services have been rendered in a pending litigation.
Solution: Authorization to pay professional services rendered.
Result: Webb County will be meeting its financial obligations.
Background:
These professional services were required for pending litigation, and were requested for payment by the Webb County Attorney's Office.