Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize a new 3-year Agreement with Thomson Reuters
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $26,869.08 (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: N/A
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE A NEW 3-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THOMSON REUTERS FOR THEIR WESTLAW COMPUTER-BASED LEGAL RESEARCH ENGINE
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a three-year contract with Thomson Reuters in an amount not to exceed $26,869.08, subject to annual budget appropriation, as follows:
2025-2026 $8,523.12
2026-2027 $8,949.24
2027-2028 $9,396.72
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.