HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2534
A Resolution
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WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth desires to amend the Section 125 flexible
benefit plan that it has established and implemented for City employees; and
WHEREAS this matter involves complex federal tax and legal issues; and
WHEREAS because this matter is of extraordinary importance it is necessary to
retain outside legal counsel to consult with and assist the City Attorney in
connection therewith; and
WHEREAS the law firm of Lawson and Fields possesses knowledge and
experience in federal tax and employee benefits law and has agreed to consult
with and assist the City in this matter
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH TEXAS
That the firm of Lawson and Fields be retained as outside counsel pursuant to
Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter to consult with and assist the City
Attorney concerning preparation of an amendment to the City's flexible benefit
plan document and review of associated documents implementing benefits under
the plan and the administration thereof
That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid to the firm of Lawson
and Fields for its services in this matter is hereby fixed in an amount not to
exceed $7500 the firm's standard hourly rate being $250 per hour
ADOPTED on June ~ , 1999
APPROVED
CITY CQUf~C1L
JilIJ 1 1999
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