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WHEREAS, issues presently exist concerning proposed changes in
contributions to the City Employees Retirement Fund and
the benefits paid by the fund; and
WHEREAS, because these matters are of extraordinary importance,
it is necessary to retain outside counsel to advise the
City Council and to represent the City in connection
with such matters and any litigation connection there-
with; and
WHEREAS, Gary B. Lawson and the law firm of Godwin, Carlton &
Maxwell possess knowledge and experience in employee
benefits law and have agreed to advise the City Council
and to represent the City in this matter and in any
litigation in connection therewith;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
I.
That Gary B. Lawson and the law firm of Godwin, Carlton &
Maxwell be retained as outside counsel pursuant to Section 3,
Chapter VI of the City Charter, to advise the City Council con-
cerning .proposed changes in contributions to the City Employees
Retirement Fund and benefits paid by the Fund and to represent
the City in any litigation in connection with such matters or
related issues.
II.
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid
Gary .B. Lawson and the firm for their services be fixed in an
amount not to exceed $50,000.00, Mr. Lawson's standard hourly
rate being $180.00 per hour.
ADOPTED: June ~, 1990.
APPROVED BY
CITE COUNCIL
JUN 19 1990
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