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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is currently in the process
of establishing and implementing a 125 Flex Benefit Plan for City
employees; and
WHEREAS, because this matter involves several complex
federal tax and legal issues; and
WHEREAS, because these matters are of extraordinary
importance, it is necessary to retain outside legal counsel to
consult with and assist the City Attorney in connection with such
matters; 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 consult with and assist the City in this
matter;
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 &
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 establishment and implementation of a
125 Flex Benefit Plan for City employees.
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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 $12,000, Mr. Lawson's standard hourly
rate being $180.00 per hour.
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Adopted .~~f 1990.
APPROVED BY
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City Soc,etary of the
City of Fon Worth, T~xm