Vote — approved

Thomas Galvin	yes
Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes
Debbie Lesko	absent

Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Steve Gallardo Absent: Debbie Lesko

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57. COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE WITH PEARSON LAW GROUP LLC - GALLAGHER & KENNEDY, P.A. V. CITY OF PHOENIX Approve a competition impracticable contract with the Pearson Law Group LLC as outside counsel to defend Maricopa County in Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. v. City of Phoenix, et al., CV-16-04447- DAE (D.Ariz.). The contract is not-to-exceed $500,000 without prior approval of the Board of Supervisors. This litigation is covered by the County Risk Trust. Term for this Competition Impractical would be from February 26, 2025, through June 30, 2026. With options to renew annually, with Board approval, up to three additional years. The Competition Impractical would sunset no later than June 30, 2029. (C-75-25-006-X-00)