August 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM - August Special Meeting

Call to Order

Establish Quorum

Prayer and Pledge

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Consider Proposed Tax Rate to be Published for Public Meeting

Consider Date of Public Meeting on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

Consider the approval and adoption of an order authorizing the Board of Trustees of the
Garner Independent School District to call a bond election to be held within said District;
making provisions for the conduct and the giving of notice of the election; and providing
for any other provisions related thereto.

Consider and possible action to approve a resolution retaining the law firms of Powell
Law Group, LLP (“PLG”) and Haynes & Boone, LLP (“HB”), (collectively “Co-Bond
Counsel”) to provide specialized legal services in connection with the issuance of public
securities by the District; Finding that PLG and HB are competent and experienced in
handling such issuances of public securities, having handled such matters for more than
a decade in the State of Texas; finding that: (i) such legal services require specialized
expertise and experience in state and federal laws governing the issuance of public
securities and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting
personnel of the District; (ii) such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from
attorneys in private practice under a contract providing for the payment of hourly fees
without contingency because the District will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless
the public securities are approved and actually issued; and (iii) entering into a contingent
fee contract with PLG and HB to serve as Co-Bond Counsel is in the best interests of the
residents of the District because PLG and HB will only be paid in the event that the public
securities are actually issued; and all matters related thereto.

Board Activities

Consider Adjourn