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APR 17 1985 Boor C°49 F=CC_699 <br />Vice Chairman Scurlock asked the County Attorney if the <br />amount awarded was reasonable or not. <br />Attorney Brandenburg believed it was considering the type of <br />case and the hours of work involved. He also felt it is impor- <br />tant that the County have competent representation for these <br />people because if we don't, and it goes to appeal and is reversed <br />and has to be tried again, the cost is enormous. <br />Commissioner Bird believed that the County Attorney made a <br />good point. Obviously it would be politically popular to say we <br />will only pay $2,000, but if our legal staff feels the award is <br />in line and reasonable for this type of case, he did feel we have <br />an obligation, whether we like it or not, to provide competent <br />legal defense. <br />ON MOTION BY Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously (4-0) <br />agreed not to appeal the award of legal fees for <br />the David Allen Gore Appeal. <br />CALL DOWN LETTER OF CREDIT - RAX RESTAURANT <br />Administrator Wright referred the Board to the following <br />memo written by Assistant County Attorney Paull to the Office of <br />Vr <br />Budget and Management: <br />35 <br />