RESOLUTION NO. ____ , SERIES 2022.
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AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION TO RETAIN THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF DAVID BEYER TO ASSIST WITH THE INVESTIGATION REGARDING LOUISVILLE METRO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AS AUTHORIZED IN RESOLUTION NO. 023, SERIES 2022.
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBERS PIAGENTINI, PURVIS,
AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT JAMES
WHEREAS, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (Metro Council) passed Resolution No. 023, Series 2022, authorizing the initiation of an investigation into the deaths at the Louisville Metro Corrections Department facility; and
WHEREAS, the seriousness of this matter involving deaths necessitates immediate action by Metro Council to investigate the nature and circumstances of deaths and serious injuries sustained by inmates at the Louisville Metro Jail, requires the enactment of this Resolution as an emergency under Metro Council Rule 7.01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT ("LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL") AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Louisville Metro Council hereby resolves to retain the professional services of Attorney David Beyer to assist with the Government Oversight and Accountability Committee with the investigation adopted in Resolution No. 023, Series 2022. The contract for professional services with David Beyer is appropriate up to, but is not to exceed, $30,000. David Beyer will conduct the investigation at the direction of the Chair (and Vice Chair in the Chair's absence) of the Government Oversight and Accountability Committee and in compliance with Metro Council Rule 4A.04(b).
SECTION II: The Purchasing Department is hereby directed to process the attached contract pursuant to Louisville Metro's standard policies and procedures.
SECTION III: This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
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