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RESOLUTION NO.J
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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is the Defendant in a suit
entitled B. L. Dumas et al v. City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, because these matters are of extraordinary
importance, it is necessary to retain outside counsel to assist
the City Attorney in representing the City in connection with
such suit, and to advise the City on related matters; and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Haynes and Boone possess knowledge
and expertise in legal matters concerning government employees
and have agreed to assist the City Attorney in representing the
City in this matter and to consult with the City on matters
related thereto;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
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That the law 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 of
Fort Worth in the case of B. L. Dumas v. City of Fort Worth, and
to advise the City on related matters.
II.
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That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid
the firm for their services be fixed in an amount not to exceed
$30,000, their standard governmental rate being $125.00 per hour.
Adopted this
day of ~, 1990.
APPROVED BY
~CIT1L COUNCiI
NIC ? 199Q
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