Narrative of Resolution:
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TO RESCIND RESOLUTION #320-25 AND AUTHORIZE A NEW 3-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THOMSON REUTERS FOR THEIR WESTLAW COMPUTER-BASED LEGAL RESEARCH ENGINE
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $42,818.52 (3-year total as outlined below)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): A-1680-43-4304
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: NA
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Renewal quote received.
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE MANAGEMENT & BUDGET COMMITTEE TO RESCIND RESOLUTION #320-25 AND AUTHORIZE A NEW 3-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THOMSON REUTERS FOR THEIR WESTLAW COMPUTER-BASED LEGAL RESEARCH ENGINE
WHEREAS, Resolution #320-25, adopted by the Sullivan County Legislature on August 21, 2025, authorizing a new 3-year agreement with Thomson Reuters for their Westlaw legal research engine, has not yet been fully executed; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #320-25 did not include authorization for all WestLaw modules desired for use by the County Attorney’s Office and needs to be rescinded; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #309-19, #30-23 adopted by the Sullivan County Legislature on August 19, 2019 and January 19, 2023 respectively, authorized a continued 3-year agreement with Thomson Reuters for their Westlaw computer based legal search engine; and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney’s Office has utilized this legal search engine on a daily basis and have found it to be extremely helpful in accessing the most up-to-date legal authority available, and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney’s Office wishes to continue utilizing Westlaw for its legal research needs - adding Westlaw Advantage with CoCounsel Essentials/National Primary to the existing plan modules that serves to combine advanced AI capabilities with a comprehensive database of U.S. federal and state primary law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution #320-25 is hereby rescinded; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a three-year contract with Thomson Reuters in an amount not to exceed $42,818.52, subject to annual budget appropriation, as follows:
2025-2026 $12,936.12
2026-2027 $14,299.72
2027-2028 $15,652.68
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.