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Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the Travis County District Clerk for jury management services for Austin Municipal Court, to extend the term of the agreement by 18 months to June 30, 2026, for a cost of $57,731.22, with automatic 12-month renewals for a cost of $38,487.48 for each renewal term. Funding: Funding for the initial extension term of this item is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Austin Municipal Court.
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Lead Department
Municipal Court.
Fiscal Note
Funding for this item is available in the Austin Municipal Court Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget. Expenses for the initial 18 months will be $57,732.00, and $38,488.00 for each renewal period.
Prior Council Action:
May 18, 2000 - Council approved Resolution No. 000518-54 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County for consolidated jury management with auto-renewal of the agreement each year unless opposed by either party.
For More Information:
Mary Jane Grubb, Municipal Court Clerk, Municipal Court, (512) 974-4690.
Additional Backup Information:
On January 1, 2024, the City and the Travis County District Clerk entered into an interlocal agreement under which the District Clerk provides jury management services for the Austin Municipal Court. The agreement expires on December 31, 2024. The parties desire to extend the term of the agreement by 18 months to June 30, 2026, with automatic one-year renewals thereafter. Under this agreement, the City would pay $57,731.22 for the 18-month extension period, and $38,487.48 for each 12-month renewal period. The contract contains a termination provision that permits the parties to terminate the contract after a 45-day written notice.