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2. APPOINTMENT OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL THROUGH SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT Approve the appointment of outside legal counsel through a sole source contract to represent Maricopa County in the "United States of America v. Maricopa County, Arizona; Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, and Joseph M. Arpaio, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona" complaint (Case 2:12-cv-00981-LOA). Discussed in Executive Session on May 29, 2012. (C-19-12-050-3-00)

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A-2. SUPPLEMENTAL ACTION ON SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES - COUNTY ATTORNEY Supplement the Board of Supervisors action taken on May 29, 2012, approving the sole source procurement of outside legal counsel to represent Maricopa County in the “United States of America v. Maricopa County et. al. ” complaint. The following outside counsel was approved to represent Maricopa County : a ttorneys Dan K. Webb of the law firm Winston and Strawn, LLP and Richard K. Walker, Esq., of the law firm Walker and Peskind, PLLC. This action was taken in accordance with Article 3, Sections MC1-343 and MC1-344 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code (sole source procurement). The representation shall not exceed $750,000 in total. Services will commence retroactive to the date of Board of Supervisor approval on May 29, 2012 and terminate upon completion of the cases, or in accordance with the contract terms. Dan K. Webb will represent the County at a blended rate of $480.00 per hour for all partner and associate time and Richard K. Walker will represent the County at a blended rate of $310.00 per hour. The Maricopa County Attorney conducted a reasonable effort to identify suitable representation through the existing contract Bid Serial 10009-S, Legal Service Providers. Finding no providers on the contract that possess the same level of extensive experience defending government and high profile clients in cases brought forth by the United State Government, or were not ethically conflicted, the Maricopa County Attorney has concluded that it is advantageous to Maricopa County to enter into a sole source contract with the two law firms described herein for the purpose of representing the County. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will be responsible for administering the sole source contracts and assure the scope of representation is limited to the matter listed herein. (C-19-12-050-3-01) A-3. BINDING ARBITRATION REGARDING SCOTTSDALE MEMORIAL V. MARICOPA COUNTY (CV1997-021512). Approve binding arbitration agreement to resolve pending claims in the lawsuit Scottsdale Memorial v. Maricopa County (CV1997-021512). Discussed in Executive Session on May 29, 2012 and on June 4, 2012. (C-19-12-052-3-00)

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A-2. SUPPLEMENTAL ACTION ON SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES - COUNTY ATTORNEY Supplement the Board of Supervisors action taken on May 29, 2012, approving the sole source procurement of outside legal counsel to represent Maricopa County in the “United States of America v. Maricopa County et. al. ” complaint. The following outside counsel was approved to represent Maricopa County : a ttorneys Dan K. Webb of the law firm Winston and Strawn, LLP and Richard K. Walker, Esq., of the law firm Walker and Peskind, PLLC. This action was taken in accordance with Article 3, Sections MC1-343 and MC1-344 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code (sole source procurement). The representation shall not exceed $750,000 in total. Services will commence retroactive to the date of Board of Supervisor approval on May 29, 2012 and terminate upon completion of the cases, or in accordance with the contract terms. Dan K. Webb will represent the County at a blended rate of $480.00 per hour for all partner and associate time and Richard K. Walker will represent the County at a blended rate of $310.00 per hour. The Maricopa County Attorney conducted a reasonable effort to identify suitable representation through the existing contract Bid Serial 10009-S, Legal Service Providers. Finding no providers on the contract that possess the same level of extensive experience defending government and high profile clients in cases brought forth by the United State Government, or were not ethically conflicted, the Maricopa County Attorney has concluded that it is advantageous to Maricopa County to enter into a sole source contract with the two law firms described herein for the purpose of representing the County. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will be responsible for administering the sole source contracts and assure the scope of representation is limited to the matter listed herein. (C-19-12-050-3-01) A-3. BINDING ARBITRATION REGARDING SCOTTSDALE MEMORIAL V. MARICOPA COUNTY (CV1997-021512). Approve binding arbitration agreement to resolve pending claims in the lawsuit Scottsdale Memorial v. Maricopa County (CV1997-021512). Discussed in Executive Session on May 29, 2012 and on June 4, 2012. (C-19-12-052-3-00)

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12. AMENDMENT TO SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES Approve amendment No.1 to the sole source contracts (Serial 12081-SS) with the law firms of Winston and Strawn and Walker and Peskind for legal services approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 29, 2012 as supplemented June 6, 2012. This action will extend the termination date of the contracts until November 30, 2013, to represent Maricopa County, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, and Joseph M. Arpaio as Sheriff. The attorneys representing these parties are Dan K. Webb of the law firm Winston and Strawn, LLP and Richard K. Walker, Esq., of the law firm Walker and Peskind, PLLC. This action was taken in accordance with Article 3, Sections MC1-343 and MC1-344 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code (sole source procurement). Dan K. Webb will represent the County at a blended rate of $480.00 per hour for all partner and associate time and Richard K. Walker will represent the County at a blended rate of $310.00 per hour. (C-19-12-050-3-02)

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A-1. AMENDMENT TO SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES Approve amendment Number 3 to retroactively extend the sole source contracts (Serial 12081-SS) with the law firms of Winston and Strawn and Walker and Peskind for legal services from July 1, 2014 and until such a time as this litigation is completed or the contract(s) are terminated. These contracts were initially approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 29, 2012 (C-19-12-050-3-00), then supplemented June 6, 2012, and last amended on October 16, 2013 extending the agreements through June 30, 2014. With this retroactive action, the Board of Supervisors will extend the termination date of the contracts and also increase the past and future expenditure limit to $3,290,277.98. This action allows the law firms to continue to represent Maricopa County in the Matter of the United States of America vs. Maricopa County, et. al. The attorneys representing these parties are Dan K. Webb of the law firm Winston and Strawn, LLP and Richard K. Walker, Esq., of the law firm Walker and Peskind, PLLC. This action was taken in accordance with Article 3, Sections MC1-343 and MC1-344 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code (sole source procurement). Dan K. Webb will represent the County at a blended rate of $480.00 per hour for all partner and associate time and Richard K. Walker will represent the County at a blended rate of $310.00 per hour. (C-19-12-050-3-04)

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12. AMENDMENT TO SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTS WITH WINSTON AND STRAWN LLP AND WALKER AND PESKIND PLLC FOR LEGAL SERVICES Approve Amendment Number 4 to retroactively extend the sole source contracts (Serial 12081-SS) with the law firms of Winston and Strawn LLP and Walker and Peskind PLLC for legal services from October 23, 2015 and April 16, 2015 respectively until resolution in the matter of Manuel de Jesus Ortega Melendres et al. vs. Joseph M. Arpaio, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, et al. in U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, PHX- CV-07-02513-GMS and any related appeals. In addition, approve additional funding to support the contract extension in the amounts of $220,000 for Winston and Strawn and $1,100,000 for Walker and Peskind for a new total contract not to exceed amount of $4,253,658. This sole source was initially approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 29, 2012 (C-19-12-050-3-00). All other terms for the two firms shall remain in full force and effect as approved and amended. This action was taken in accordance with Article 3, Sections MC1-343 and MC1-344 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code (sole source procurement). Dan K. Webb of Winston and Strawn will represent the County at a blended rate of $480.00 per hour for all partner and associate time and Richard K. Walker of Walker and Peskind will represent the County at a blended rate of $310.00 per hour. (C-19-12-050-3-05)

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12. AMENDMENT TO SOLE SOURCE CONTRACTS WITH WINSTON AND STRAWN AND WALKER AND PESKIND FOR LEGAL SERVICES Approve Amendment Number 5 which rescinds Amendment Number 4 and retroactively extends the sole source contracts (Serial 12081-SS) with the law firms of Winston and Strawn and Walker and Peskind for legal services. Serial 12081-SS was first approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 29, 2012 (C-19-12-050-3-00). With this action, the Board of Supervisors will add to the sole source, retroactively to April 16, 2015, for the law firm of Walker and Peskind, an additional engagement to represent Maricopa County in the Matter of Manuel de Jesus Ortega Melendres et al. vs. Joseph M. Arpaio, et al. in U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, PHX- CV-07-02513-GMS and related appeals. In addition, this action will add, retroactively to October 23, 2015, for the law firm of Winston and Strawn, an engagement to provide: consultation and support to the Walker-Peskind law firm, legal advice, and representation in the same matters, as appropriate. Additionally, Amendment Number 5 will increase the not to exceed total contract amount for both firms from $3,290,277.98 to $4,253,658 for the duration of the matters. All other terms and conditions of the agreements with both firms not amended by Amendment No. 5 shall remain in full force and effect as approved and amended. This action was taken in accordance with Article 3, Sections MC1-343 and MC1-344 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code (sole source procurement). Dan K. Webb will represent the County at a blended rate of $480.00 per hour for all partner and associate time and Richard K. Walker will represent the County at a blended rate of $310.00 per hour. (C-19-12-050-3-06)

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