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WHEREAS there are currently twenty-four Civil Service cases pending disposition
either at the City level or in the district court; and
WHEREAS because the timely disposition of Civil Service cases and the appeals
thereof to the district court, are of extraordinary importance and
WHEREAS George Staples an attorney possesses the desired knowledge and
expertise relating to Civil Service matters and
WHEREAS George Staples has agreed to assist the City Attorney in the
disposition of Civil Service cases, and the appeal thereof to the district
court;
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 assist the City Attorney in the disposition of Givil
Service cases including the appeal thereof to the district court.
2.
That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid to George Staples for his
services in these matters is hereby fixed not to exceed $25 000 00 with the standard
hourly rate being $150 00
Adopted this ~ day of 1997
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MAY ~ 1997
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CITY OF FORT WORTH