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WHEREAS, Bob Cole et al., filed suit No 93-40229-362 in the 362"d 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 John A. Chalk, attorney possesses the desired knowledge and
expertise in civil litigation involving damage to land and has agreed to
represent the Crty•
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
ONE
That Mr John A. Chalk, 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 93-40229-362
and to advise the City Attorney m matters relating thereto
TWO
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid Mr Chalk for his services is
hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed $50 000, standard hourly rate being $200 00 an hour
ADOPTED Apnl ~, 1996
APPROVED
CITY COU~1C~.
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