Narrative of Resolution:
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TO 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: $25,465.08 (3-year total as outlined below)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
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• Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $25,465.08 (3-year total as outlined below)
• Are funds already budgeted: Yes
• Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Quote received.
TO AUTHORIZE A NEW 3-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THOMSON REUTERS
FOR THEIR WESTLAW COMPUTER-BASED LEGAL RESEARCH ENGINE
WHEREAS, Resolution 309-19, adopted by the Sullivan County Legislature on
August 19, 2019, 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 $25,465.08, subject to annual budget appropriation, as follows:
2022-2023 - $8,320.80
2023-2024 - $8,487.24
2024-2025 - $8,657.04
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement to be in such form as the
County Attorney shall approve.