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WHEREAS, Wilma Gossett, et al, Plaintiffs, filed suit No
348-149790-93 in the 348th District Court against the
City of Mansfield, its police officer Mark Stroeh and 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 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 Staples, attorney, be retained as outside
counsel pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VI of the City Charter, to
represent the City of Fort Worth and its named officers and
employees in Cause No 348-149790-93 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
$20,000, standard hourly rate being $150 00 per hour
ADOPTED March 26, 1996
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CITY OF FORT WORTH