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WHEREAS, the City is a party to extensive federal civil rights
litigation which :has been brought under 42 D.S.C. §1983,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other
statutes; and
WHEREAS, because these matters are of extraordinary importance, it
is necessary to retain outside legal counsel to provide
assistance and consultation to the City Attorney on
several legal issues connected therewith; and _
WHEREAS, Gary Ingram possesses expert knowledge and experience in
federal civil rights litigation matters and has agreed to
provide the necessary legal services to the City in these
matters;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SECTION 1.
That Gary Ingram be retained as outside legal counsel, pursuant
ell to Section 3, Chapter VI of the City Charter, to consult with and
>,e assist the City Attorney in representing the City in federal cavil
? rights litigation; and
SECTION 2.
That, as far as practicabl.e, the compensation to be paid to
Gary Ingram for his legal services be fixed in an amount not to
exceed $25,000.
APPROVED. `, 1986.
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