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WHEREAS, Cherisse E. Hicks et al have filed Suit No.
CA-4-89-038-E in the United States District Court for the
Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, against Officer
L. A. Cox, Thomas R. Windham and the City of Fort Worth; and
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WHEREAS, Section 180.002 of the Texas Local Government Code
provides that a municipality must provide a peace officer with
legal counsel without cost to defend the officer against a suit
for damages if the officer requests legal counsel and if the suit
involves official acts of the officer within the scope of his
authority; and
WHEREAS, this matter was of extraordinary importance, and
the City of Fort Worth had defenses which were different from
those available to Officer L. A. Cox, and it was necessary to
retain outside counsel to represent Officer Cox; and
WHEREAS, David B. Lobingier possessed the knowledge and
expertise in civil litigation and agreed to represent Officer
L. A. Cox in this suit;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
I.
That the City Council hereby ratifies and confirms the
employment of David B. Lobingier, Attorney at Law, as outside
counsel pursuant to Section 180.002 of the Texas Local Government
Code, to represent Officer L. A. Cox in Cause No.
CA-4-89-038-E.
II.
That, the City Council hereby authorizes the sum of
$6,720.19, including reimbursable expenses of $945.19, to be paid
to Mr. Lobingier for his services in this matter.
Adopted: October ~, 1991.
APPROVED BY.
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