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WHEREAS, the suit of Nena Miller et al v. City of Fort Worth, No.
236-125903-90, is pending in the 236th District Court of
Tarrant County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, because this lawsuit is of extraordinary importance and
involves complex civil litigation, it is necessary to
retain outside counsel to assist the City Attorney in
representing the City in the suit and in filing an
appeal; and
WHEREAS, David Keltner and the firm of Haynes-and Boone possess
knowledge and expertise in the field of complex civil
litigation and appellate procedure and have agreed to
assist the City Attorney in this matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
I.
That David Keltner and the firm of Haynes and Boone be
retained as outside counsel pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VI of
the City Charter, to assist the City Attorney in representing the
City in Cause No. 236-125903-90 and in filing an appeal.
II.
That,
Mr. Keltner
$20,000.00,
per hour.
as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid
and the firm is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed
Mr. Keltner's hourly governmental rate being $150.00
ADOPTED ,
1993.
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City of Port Vi-ortt., Texas
CITY OF FORT WORTH