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WHEREAS a lawsuit styled and numbered Francine Lyles vs. The City of Fort Worth. et
al Civil Action No 4.96-CV-959-A, has been filed in the United States
District Court against the City of Fort Worth and five councilmembers and
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
legal counsel to assist the City Attorney in this matter and
WHEREAS Mr Glen Johnson possesses the desired knowledge and expertise in civil
litigation involving governmental entities and has agreed to assist the City
Attorney in this matter
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS
ONE
That Mr Glen Johnson be retained as outside legal counsel pursuant to Section 3
Chapter VI of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney in representing the City of Fort
Worth in Civil Action No 4.96-CV 959-A, and to advise the City Attorney in matters
relating thereto
TWO
That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid Mr Johnson for his
services is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed $50 000 the standard hourly rate
being $260 00 per hour
ADOPTED January 28 1997
APPROVED
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