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11. CONTRACT WITH MICHELE BECKER FOR FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS Approve a Contract between Michele Becker and Maricopa County through the County Attorney 's Office, in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000. The purpose of this contract is to gather and collect evidence, conduct forensic interviews, provide courtroom testimony and otherwise assist the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults or sexual abuse matters involving minors. This contract is effective from August 15, 2008 until June 30, 2009. Michele Becker will be reimbursed $300 per interviewee per case for interviews and $120 per hour for expert testimony, but not-to-exceed $50,000. This contract is exempt from the Procurement Code by virtue of MCI 102(B). (C-19-09-026-3-00)