HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3892-06-2010A Resolution
NO 3892-06-2010
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO LOWELL DENTON
OF THE LAW FIRM DENTON, NAVARRO, ROCHA AND BERNAL, P C. TO
ASSIST CITY STAFF WITH EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR ISSUES RELATED
TO PUBLIC SAFETY LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
WHEREAS, On July 22, 2008, City Council approved M&C C 22934 which adopted a resolution
retaining Lowell Denton of the law firm of Denton, Navarro Rocha and Bernal, P C to
assist City staff with employment and labor issues related to public safety labor
negotiations and approved an amount of $100 000 00 to be paid to Lowell Denton, and
WHEREAS On March 10 2009 City Council approved M&C C 23390 which adopted a resolution
increasing the approved amount to be paid to Lowell Denton to $200 000 00• and
WHEREAS On December 15 2009 City Council approved M&C C 23969 which adopted a
resolution increasing the approved amount to be paid to Lowell Denton to $250 000 00•
and
WHEREAS Lowell Denton has billed for fees and expenses a total of $262,444 88 to date for the
assistance of City staff with employment and labor related issues, and
WHEREAS it is anticipated that additional sums will be needed to pay the final billing for matters
related to employment and labor negotiation,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to Lowell Denton of the law firm of
Denton, Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P C for his services is hereby increased from $250 000 00 to an
amount not to exceed $265 000 00
ADOPTED this 15~ day of June, 2010
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RESOLUTION NO 3892-06-2010
APPROV I?'A TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Douglas W Blac ,Assistant City Attorney
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/1`5/2010 - R'es. Not 3892-06-2010
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DATE Tuesday June 15 2010
LOG NAME 12DENTONCBI DWB2
REFERENCE NO *C-24259
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Increase of $15 000 00 to the Maximum Amount to be Paid to Lowell
Denton of Denton Navarro Rocha and Bernal P C to Pay the Final Bill for Assisting the City in Public
Safety Labor Negotiation Issues
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to adopt the attached resolution fixing
in advance as far as practicable the amount to be paid to Lowell Denton of Denton Navarro Rocha and
Bernal P C increasing by $15 000 00 for a total amount not to exceed $265 000 00
DISCUSSION
On July 22 2008 the City Council approved M&C C-22934 adopting a resolution retaining Lowell Denton
of the law firm of Denton Navarro Rocha and Bernal P C to assist City staff with employment and labor
issues regarding public safety labor negotiation issues The resolution and appropriation ordinance
allowed $100 000 00 as the amount to be paid to Lowell Denton regarding these issues, which included
acting as the lead negotiator for the Meet and Confer process with the Police Department and drafting of
documents related to that process Mr Denton was also the lead negotiator for the collective bargaining
with the Fire Department. On March 10 2009 the City Council approved M&C C-23390 adopting a
resolution increasing the total amount to be paid to Mr Denton to $200 000 00 On December 15 2009
the City Council approved M&C C-23969 adopting a resolution increasing the total amount to be paid to
Mr Denton by $50 000 00 for a total of $250 000 00
The law firm has billed in fees and expenses $262 444 88 to date for representation of the City of Fort
Worth in these matters which is based on the firm's final bill for assistance provided to City staff with
these issues Accordingly it is recommended that the total amount authorized to be paid to Denton
Navarro Rocha and Bernal P C be increased by $15 000 00 for a total not to exceed $265 000 00
Denton Navarro Rocha and Bernal P C is a certified Minority and Women Business Enterprise 75
percent owned by qualifying individuals
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 $15,000.00
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CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City. Manager's Office bv. Thomas Higgins (6192}
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Gerald Pruitt (7616)
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