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A Resolution
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WHEREAS a lawsuit is currently pending in the United States District Court,
styled David Zimlich v. City of Fort Worth. Jim Rutledge. and
Elsa Paniagua. Cause No 4.98-CV-325-A, 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 David Fielding of the law firm of Fielding Parker and Jones
possesses the desired knowledge and expertise relating to this
litigation and
WHEREAS David Fielding has agreed to assist in representing the City in the
above subject litigation
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
1
It is recommended that Mr David Fielding of the law firm of Fielding
Parker and Jones be retained as outside legal counsel pursuant to Section 3
Chapter VI of the City Charter to assist in representing the City in the lawsuit
styled David Zimlich vs City of Fort Worth Jim Rutledge and Elsa Paniagua
Cause No 4.98-CV-325-A.
2
That, as far as reasonably practicable the compensation to be paid to Mr
Fielding for his services in this litigation is hereby fixed in an amount not to
exceed $35 000
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