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A Resolution
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WHEREAS on August 21 2001 City Council approved M&C G 13342, which adopted a
resolution retaining Jay Rutherford to represent the City of Fort Worth m the case of Luis T
Hernandez et al. v City of Fort Worth et al. Civil Action No 4 99-CV 318-Y and,
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2002, City Council approved M&C G 13515 which adopted a
resolution increasing the maximum amount to be paid to Jay Rutherford to represent the City of
Fort Worth to $130,000 and
WHEREAS to date, the cost of legal services by Jay Rutherford to the City m the subject
lawsuit has been m the amount of $141 009 46 and
WHEREAS the subject lawsuit has been settled and rt is estimated that an additional amount of
approximately $15 000 beyond the current cost of $130 000 will be needed for the legal services
necessary to finalize this lawsuit, including the mediation and minor's settlement prove up
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS
That the compensation authorized to be paid to Jay Rutherford for legal services m the case of
Luis T Hernandez et al. vs. City of Fort Worth et al. Civil Action No 4 99-CV 318-Y is hereby
increased from $130 000 to an amount not to exceed $145 000
ADOPTED this ~ day of ~~ , 2002
Gloria Pearso
City Secretary
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