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WHEREAS the Fort Worth & Western Railroad filed suit, Case No 4-03CV 319-Y in the
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Fort Worth
Division and
WHEREAS because this matter is of extraordinary importance and requires specialized legal
skills to prepare and present the case it is necessary to retain outside counsel to
represent the City• and
WHEREAS Mr William H Millard Jr attorney and the law firm of Bracewell & Patterson
possess the desired knowledge and expertise in the issues raised by this case and
has agreed to represent the. City•
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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That Mr William H Millard Jr attorney and the law firm of Bracewell & Patterson be
retained as outside counsel under Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter to represent the City
of Fort Worth in Case No 4-03CV-319-Y and to advise the City Attorney in this case
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That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid Mr Millard for his services shall
not exceed $340 00 an hour for a total amount not to exceed $44 000 00
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Adopted this day of , 2003 APPR(~VEQ
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