HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3862-03-2010A Resolution
No 3862-03-2010
FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF JAMES GRIFFIN OF THE LAW FIRM
OF JACKSON WALKER, L L P , AS OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR
EMPLOYMENT TAX, LABOR, AND EMPLOYMENT LAW RELATED ISSUES
WHEREAS, there are vanous matters concerning employment tax, labor and employment law
related issues staff would like to receive advice and guidance m responding to and
WHEREAS because of the extraordinary importance of the issues raised, and because the City
seeks to avoid any conflicts of interest, it is necessary to retain outside legal counsel to represent the
City m this case; and
WHEREAS James Gnffin of the law firm Jackson Walker L.L.P possesses the required
knowledge and expertise m employment tax, labor and employment law related issues and has agreed to
represent the Crty
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT
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The engagement of James Gnffin with the law firm of Jackson Walker L.L.P as outside legal
counsel be confirmed pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter for assistance with
employment tax, labor and employment law related issues.
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That ,the City Abe authorized to compensate Jackson
amount of,$'S 000 00"•°- ~ ~ ~~~
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Gerald Pruitt, Deputy City Attorney
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Walker to an amount not to exceed an
APPROVED
cin couNCil
MAR 0 2 2010
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City Secretary of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/2!2010 Res. No. 3862-03-2010.:
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DATE Tuesday March 02 2010 REFERENCE NO "G-16855
LOG NAME 12JACKSON WALKER EMPLOY TAX COUNSEL
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Employment of Outside Counsel to Assist the City in Certain
Employment Tax, Labor and Employment Law Related Issues in an Amount Not to Exceed $5 000 00
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to retain James Griffin of the law firm of Jackson Walker L.L.P as outside
counsel pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney in representing
the City in regard to certain employment tax, labor and employment law related issues and
2 Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance as far as practicable the amount to be paid to Jackson
Walker in an amount not to exceed $5 000 00
DISCUSSION
There are legal issues concerning employment tax, labor and employment law to which staff needs
direction from an attorney with expertise in these areas
Because of the extraordinary importance of the issues raised it is the opinion of the City Attorney that
outside legal. counsel with knowledge and expertise in matters involving employment tax, labor and
employment law related issues be retained to assist the City Attorney in representing the City
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated of the General Fund
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 538110 0121000 5 000.00
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