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County to expand scope of Jones Group LLC contract to include sheriff, probate judge and federal priorities
Summary
A proposed contract amendment would raise the Jones Group LLC fee to cover added services including strategic planning and federal-priority work for the sheriff and probate judge; staff said expense reimbursements must be preapproved.
Staff briefed commissioners on a proposed increase to the Jones Group LLC contract for governmental relations services that would expand the firm’s work to include strategic planning and federal-priority services for the county and to provide support for the sheriff and probate judge.
County staff said the contract amendment reflects an expanded scope: the consultant will undertake strategic planning tasks and work on federal priorities, with coordination involving the sheriff and the probate judge. Commissioners emphasized that any travel or out-of-pocket expenses must be initiated by county staff and preapproved before being billed to the county.
A commissioner asked whether the company or its principals were present for the meeting; staff said they were not. Commissioners requested more itemized invoices from the vendor to ensure that billed work and reimbursements reflect the tasks assigned by the county.
Nut graf: The commission approved placing the amended contract on the next agenda; staff said they would require more detailed monthly invoices and preapproval of any extra expenses before the county pays reimbursements.
No vote to award the contract occurred at the meeting. Staff said the amended agreement will appear on the next agenda for formal action and that the county will assign tasks to the vendor as priorities arise.
