HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3651-09-2008A Resolution
NO 3651-09-2008
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO RETAIN
THE LAW FIRM OF LYNN, PHAM AND ROSS, LLP FOR ASSISTANCE
REGARDING PERSONNEL MATTERS
WHEREAS, there are various issues concerning personnel matters m response for which staff
would like to receive advice and guidance; and
WHEREAS because of the extraordinary importance of the issues raised, and because the Crty
seeks to avoid any conflicts of interest, rt is necessary to retain outside legal
counsel to advise the City m these issues, and
WHEREAS Bettye Lynn of the law firm Lynn, Pham and Ross, LLP possesses the required
knowledge and expertise m personnel issues and has agreed to represent the Crty
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
I.
That the Crty Attorney is hereby authorized to retain the law firm of Lynn, Pham and Ross, LLP
as outside counsel pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the Crty Charter to assist the City Attorney m
personnel matters.
II.
As far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to Lynn, Pham and Ross, LLP for services is
hereby fixed to an amount not to exceed $15 000
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
September 2008
APPPOVED
CITY COUNCIL
Marty I-~~end~ix ~
Crty Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to retain Bettye Lynn of the law firm Lynn Pham and Ross LLP 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 personnel issues and to represent the City in any litigation concerning such matters,
and
2. Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance as far as practicable the amount to be paid to Bettye
Lynn of the law firm Lynn Pham and Ross, LLP in an amount not to exceed $15 000 00
DISCUSSION
There are legal issues concerning personnel matters.
need to receive advice and guidance in responding
related litigation
In order to effectively address these issues staff will
to those issues and in representing the City in any
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 personnel matters be retained to
assist and advise the City Attorney
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget of the General Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GG01 538110 0121000 $15,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Benita Harper (7623)
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