HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2495A RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS there is currently pending against the City of Fort Worth a lawsuit
styled Dalton King vs. City of Fort Worth et al Cause No 17
145434-92 and
WHEREAS because the matters relating to this lawsuit are of extraordinary
importance and require specialized legal knowledge and expertise
to represent the City of Fort Worth and
WHEREAS George Staples possesses the desired knowledge and expertise
relating to this litigation and
WHEREAS, George Staples has agreed to assist the City Attorney in
representing the City in the above subject litigaiton
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS
1
That George Staples be retained as outside legal counsel pursuant to
Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter to represent the City in the lawsuit
styled Dalton King vs. City of Fort Worth. et al Cause No 17 145434-92
2
That, as far as reasonably practicable the compensation to be paid to Mr
Staples for his services in this litigation is hereby fixed in an amount not to
exceed $25 000 00
Adopted this~i~ day of~~' 1999
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