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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has several pending employee
benefit matters including proposed revisions to the retirement
ordinance, amendments to the flexible benefits plan and
compliance by the City with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue
Code; and
WHEREAS, because these matters are of extraordinary
importance, and involve complex federal tax and legal issues, it
is necessary to retain outside counsel to consult with and assist
the City Attorney concerning these issues; and
WHEREAS, Gary B. Lawson and the, law firm of Godwin, Carlton
and Maxwell possess knowledge and experience in employee
benefits law and have agreed to consult with and assist the City
Attorney in these matters;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
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That Gary B. Lawson and the law firm of Godwin, Carlton and
Maxwell be retained as outside counsel pursuant to Section 3,
Chapter VI of the City Charter, to consult with and assist the
City Attorney concerning several pending employee benefit matters
including proposed revisions to the retirement ordinance,
amendments to the flexible benefits plan and compliance by the
City with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code.
II.
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That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid
Gary B. Lawson and the firm for their services is hereby fixed in
an amount not to exceed $20,000, Mr. Lawson's standard hourly
rate being $180 per hour.
Adopted: October ~_, 1991.
'APFR~l~ED BY
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H~OC//T 22 1991
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