HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3240-07-20054.
A Resolution
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A Resolution for the Employment of Shawn A. Orme with the law
firm Jenkens & Gilchrist, as Outside Legal Counsel to Represent the
City in Employment Related Immigration Matters.
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth requires legal assistance and advice regardmg occasional issues
that arise regardmg applicants for employment who need to obtain authorization to work
m the United States, and
WHEREAS a specific need has arisen that requires the services of an attorney with immigration law
experience• and
WHEREAS the law firm of Jenkens & Gilchrist has substantial expertise m the area of immigration
law and has agreed to assist the City in this matter
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS
That the City Attorney is hereby authorized to retain Shawn A. Orme with the law firm of
Jenkens & Gilchrist as outside counsel pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the Crty Charter to assist
and advise the City Attorney m the undertaking of certain procedures related to employment-related
immigration matters.
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to the law firm of Jenkens & Gilchrist
shall not exceed $25 000
~ day of 'A-t~~ ys ~" 2005
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APPROVED
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