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Collin County commissioners debate proposed indemnity changes to interlocal contracts; no immediate vote
Summary
Commissioners questioned contract language that would reduce county indemnification protections in several interlocal agreements; a staff direction was made to draft standard indemnification language for future contracts.
Commissioner Webb objected to proposed amendments that would reduce Collin County's indemnification protections in existing interlocal agreements, telling the court he could not support surrendering contractual indemnity rights midterm.
The issue came up after the court pulled items 1F2(a)–(e) from the consent agenda for separate discussion. Michelle Chernoski, purchasing agent, explained the county conducted a bid process and presented contract modifications; Commissioner Webb said the proposed changes would surrender indemnity the county previously required and increase financial exposure to taxpayers.
The county's law-enforcement leadership defended the language as consistent with other interlocal agreements. Nick…
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