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A Resolution
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WHEREAS Fort Worth Municipal Judge Brian Salvant instituted a contempt action against
Deputy Chief Sherman Baxter of the Mansfield Police Department m the action
entitled State of Texas vs. Sherman Baxter and
WHEREAS Deputy Chief Baxter has filed a Motion for Transfer of Heanng to Administrative
Judge for Assignment, and Judge Salvant is prohibited by law from prosecuting
his own case; and
WHEREAS because of the extraordinary importance of this case, and because the City seeks
to avoid any conflicts of interest, it is necessary to retain outside legal counsel to
represent the State m this case and
WHEREAS, Donald Buckman possesses the required knowledge and expertise in civil
litigation and has agreed to represent the State m this action,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS
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That Donald Buckman, pursuant to Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter is employed to
represent the State in the action and to act as special prosecutor in matters relating thereto
2
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to Donald Buckman for his services is hereby
fixed in an amount riot to exceeed $7,500
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