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A Resolution
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WHEREAS there is currently pending in Johnson County Texas a lawsuit styled
Emmitt Johnson vs. City of Fort Worth Cause No 249-5-99 and
WHEREAS because this lawsuit is of extraordinary importance and requires legal
assistance in seeking to have the venue changed from Johnson. County
to Tarrant County and
WHEREAS Chris Cooke, an attorney in Johnson County possesses the desired
knowledge and expertise in litigation of this nature, and
WHEREAS Chris Cooke has agreed to assist the City Attorney in this subject
litigation
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS
1
That Chris Cooke be retained as outside legal counsel pursuant to Section 3
Chapter VI of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney in venue matters pending in
Johnson County relating to the above styled litigation
2.
That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid to Chris Cooke for his
services in this li~rig~'cion is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed $2 500 00
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APPROVED
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CITY OF FORT WORTH