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A Resolution
NO 3
WHEREAS Luis Hernandez et al, filed suit, Civil Action No 4 99-CV-0318-Y in the Federal
Distract Court against the City of Fort Worth and various police officers,
including Officer Alkms;
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 Officer Alkins, and
WHEREAS Mr Bill Lane, attorney possesses the desired knowledge and expertise m civil
litigation involving governmental entities and has agreed to represent Officer
Alkms,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
ONE
That Mr Bill Lane, attorney be retained as outside counsel pursuant to Section 3
Chapter VI of the City Charter to represent Officer Alkins m Civil Action No 4.99-CV-0318-Y
TWO
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid Mr Bill Lane for his services is
hereby fixed in an amount /n~o(t~to~exceed $30 000 standard hourly rate being $150 per hour
ADOPTED this f~-{' `` day of , 2001
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~-PPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
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