HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3643-08-2008A Resolutlon
NO 3643-08-2008
A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO
GARY INGRAM OF THE LAW FIRM JACKSON WALKER TO
ASSIST CITY STAFF WITH EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR
ISSUES RELATED TO MEET AND CONFER.
WHEREAS, April 11 2007 City Council approved M&C G 15685 which adopted a resolution
retatmng Gary Ingram of the law firm Jackson Walker to assist City staff with
employment and labor issues related to meet and confer and approved an amount of
$50 000 to be paid to Gary Ingram, and
WHEREAS February 5 2008 Crty Council approved M&C G 16028 which adopted a resolution
approving an increase m the amount to be paid to Gary Ingram to amount not to exceed
$100 000• and
WHEREAS Gary Ingram has billed a total of $87 468 63 to date for the assistance of City staff with
employment and labor related issues, and
WHEREAS rt is anticipated that additional sums will be needed to continue assistance with
employment and labor issues related to meet and confer
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to Gary Ingram of the law firm Jackson
Walker for his services is hereby increased from $100 000 to an amount not to exceed $150 000
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ADOPTED,this Sth`d` ~/`o~,f August, 2008
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Marty Hen~~lrix
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APPROV sAS TO O D LEGALITY City mi Fort worth, Texas
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Gerald Pruitt, Deputy City Attorney
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 8/5/2008 Res No 3643-08-2008
DATE Tuesday August 05 2008
LOG NAME 12JW INCREASE REFERENCE NO G 16225
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Increase of $50 000 00 to the Maximum Amount to be Paid to Gary
Ingram of Jackson Walker to Assist the City in Certain Employment and Labor Negotiation Issues
Concerning Meet and Confer
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 Gary Ingram of Jackson Walker increasing by
$50 000 00 for a total amount not to exceed $150 000 00
DISCUSSION
On April 17 2007 the City Council approved M&C G-15685 adopting a resolution retaining Gary Ingram of
the law firm Jackson Walker to assist City staff with employment and labor issues regarding meet and
confer The resolution and appropriation ordinance was for an amount not to exceed $50 000 00 On
February 5 2008 the City Council approved M&C G-16028 adopting a resolution and appropriation
ordinance increasing to $100 000 the amount to be .paid to Jackson Walker regarding these issues. The
law firm has billed $87 468 63 to date for representation of the City of Fort Worth in these matters
It is anticipated that additional sums will be needed to assist City staff with these issues. Accordingly it is
recommended that the total amount authorized to be paid to Jackson Walker be increased by $50 000 00 to
a total not to exceed $150 000 00
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that that are available in the current operating budget as appropriated of the
General Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GG01 538110 0905500 $50,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by Joe Paniagua (6575)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Gerald Pruitt (7623)
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