HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3952-12-2010 A Resolution
NO. 3952-12-2010
A Resolution Increasing the Amount to be Paid to Jackson Walker, L.L.P.,
To Assist the City in Certain Employment Tax, Labor and Employment Law Issues,
and Tax Issues Related to the Employees Retirement Fund
WHEREAS, there are various legal matters concerning employment tax, labor and
employment law, and tax issues related to the Employees Retirement Fund; and
WHEREAS, because of the extraordinary importance of those legal issues, the
law firm of Jackson Walker, L.L.P. has been hired as outside counsel to provide legal
assistance to the City for a fee not to exceed $5,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the cost of legal services provided by James Griffin of the law firm
of Jackson Walker has exceeded $3,000.00, and it is estimated that an additional amount
of approximately $10,000 beyond the authorized cost of $5,000.00 will be needed due to
the ongoing nature of the issues involving employment tax, labor and employment law,
and tax issues involving the Employees Retirement Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the compensation authorized to be paid to Jackson Walker L.L.P., for legal
services be increased from $5,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
Adopted this 14th day of December 2010.
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 1211412010 - Res. No.3952-12=26,10:;
DATE: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **G-17147
LOG NAME: 12TAX COUNSEL
SUBJECT:
Adopt a Resolution Increasing the Amount to be Paid to Jackson Walker, L.L.P., to Assist the City in
Certain Employment Tax, Labor and Employment Law Issues, and Tax Issues Related to the Employees
Retirement Fund, to an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing an increase in the
amount to be paid to Jackson Walker, L. L. P., to assist the City in certain employment tax, labor and
employment law issues, and tax issues related the Employees Retirement Fund, to an amount not to
exceed $15,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
There are legal issues concerning employment tax, labor and employment law, and tax issues related to
the Employees Retirement Fund to which staff needs direction from an attorney with expertise in these
areas.
On March 2, 2010, City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to retain James Griffin
of the law firm of Jackson Walker, L.L.P., as outside counsel to provide legal assistance to the City on the
above named issues. The resolution authorized an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, to be paid to
Jackson Walker, L.L.P., for the legal services provided by Mr. Griffin.
Because of the ongoing nature of the issues involving employment law and the Employees Retirement
Fund, and the fact that to date the legal fees billed by Mr. Griffin exceed $3,000.00, it is recommended
that City Council increase the maximum amount to be paid to Jackson Walker, L.L.P., to an amount not to
exceed $15,000.00.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 538110 0121000 $15,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head: David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Gerald Pruitt (7616)
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