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WHEREAS Johnathan Hamon and Dana Canen et al Plaintiffs filed suit No
141 169278-97 in the 141st District Court against the City of Fort
Worth,
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 counsel to represent the City and
WHEREAS Mr George A. Staples attorney possesses the desired knowledge
and expertise in civil litigation involving governmental entities and
has agreed to represent the City
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS
ONE
That Mr George A. Staples attorney be retained as outside counsel
pursuant to Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter to represent the City of
Fort Worth in Cause No 141 169278-97 and to advise the City Attorney in
matters relating thereto
TWO
That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid Mr Staples for
his services is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed $25 000 standard hourly
rate being $185 per hour
ADOPTED
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