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A Resolution
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WHEREAS there is currently pending in Tarrant County the lawsuit styled
William E. Harty, et al vs. City_ of Fort Worth, Cause Number 67
1 71 21 1-97 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 Henry Robinson an attorney with the law firm of Kelly Hart and
Hallman possesses the desired knowledge and expertise relating
to this litigation and
WHEREAS Kelly Hart and Hallman has agreed to assist the City Attorney 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
That the law firm of Kelly Hart and Hallman be retained as outside legal
counsel pursuant to Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter and that Henry
Robinson of that firm be designated to represent the City in the lawsuit styled
William E. Harty, et al vs. City of Fort Worth, Cause No 67 171211-97
2
That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid to Kelly Hart and
Hallman for the services in this litigation is hereby fixed in an amount not to
exceed $10 000 with the standard hourly rate for Mr Robinson s services being
$255 00
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