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A Resolution for the Employment of Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle and Sawyer, L L.P as
Outside Legal Counsel in Copyright Issues for Environmental Management
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth periodically requires legal advice
regarding the copyrighting of creations and work products of the City•
WHEREAS, a specific need has arisen to protect the City s interest in the various
curnculum, characters and slogans created by the Department of
Environmental Management such as Captain Crud and the Cruddies in
their educational efforts and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Whitaker Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer L.L.P has expertise
in the field of copyright law
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH,
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That the engagement of Whitaker Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer L.L.P as outside legal
counsel be confirmed pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter in order to provide
legal consultation to the City Attorney's Office concerning the copyrighting of educational
materials.
2
That the City be authorized to compensate Whitaker Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer L.L.P in
an amount not -to- exceed an amount of $11 650
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