PRESENTER: Presenter
Valeria M. Acevedo, City Attorney
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SUBJECT: Title
Appointment of Jeff Hohl and Sidney Reed as a contract municipal court prosecutors.
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DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On April 14, 2025, City Council approved an agreement with the Law Offices of Ryan Henry to provide as-needed prosecutorial services to manage the municipal court dockets. In accordance with the City Charter, Sec. 8.04, City Council approved the appointment of Justin Plescha, Jason Rammel and Ryan Henry as prosecutors; however, they are no longer employed at this law firm. At this time, new replacements must be appointed. Mr. Jeff Hohl and Sidney Reed are experienced attorneys. Mr. Hohl will be the primary contract prosecutor while Ms. Reed will serve as back-up, if needed. Mr. Hohl has several years’ experience as a misdemeanor and felony prosecutor in Texas. Ms. Reed has over 10 years of court experience. Mr. Henry will continue to serve as back-up for both of these attorneys if the need arises.
ISSUE:
The City Charter delegates the hiring of attorneys to the city attorney with final approval of the appointment resting with the City Council. A replacement contract prosecutor is needed to assist with court dockets.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
Maintenance of efficient, effective, and high-quality services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This appointment does not have an additional fiscal impact as funding was originally approved by City Council for these services by the Law Offices of Ryan Henry, PLLC. in April, 2025. The previously approved agreement is estimated not to exceed $25,000 per year.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends appointment of Mr. Hohl as a contact prosecutor.