HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3953-12-2010 A Resolution
NO. 3953-12-2010
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO RETAIN
MARK G. DANIEL TO ADVISE THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMITTEE
REGARDING VARIOUS ETHICS COMPLAINTS
WHEREAS, Section 2-245(a) of the City Code requires that independent legal counsel be
selected by the Ethics Review Committee to advise the committee and participate
in hearings when complaints are filed against certain City officials; and
WHEREAS, ethics complaints have been filed that require consideration by the Ethics Review
Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Ethics Review Committee has selected Mark G. Daniel as independent
counsel in the pending cases being heard by the committee;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
I.
That the City Attorney is hereby authorized to retain Mark G. Daniel as outside counsel pursuant
to City Code, Sec., 2-245(a) to serve as independent counsel to the Ethics Review Committee.
II.
As far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to Mark G. Daniel for services is hereby fixed
in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
ADOPTED this 14th day of December, 2010. APPROVED
1-�1 CITY COUNCIL
Marty Hendrix DEC 14 2010
City Secretary
City Secretary of the
City of Fort Worth,Texas
FORT Worr
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION. Approved on 12114/2010 'w Res. No. 3953.12-2010
DATE: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24639
LOG NAME: 12MARKDANIEL
SUBJECT:
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Employment of Mark G. Daniel as Outside Counsel to Advise the Ethics
Review Committee in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify and approve the selection of Mark G. Daniel as outside counsel, pursuant to City Code, Sec. 2-
245 (a), to advise the Ethics Review Committee regarding various ethics complaints filed;
2. Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance, as far as practicable, the amount to be paid to Mark G.
Daniel in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
City Code, Section 2-245(a) requires that independent legal counsel be selected by the Ethics Review
Committee to advise the committee and participate in hearings when complaints are filed against certain
City officials.
The Ethics Review Committee selected Mark G. Daniel to serve as its independent legal counsel in
pending cases being heard by the committee.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget of the General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2) GG01 538110 0121000 $50,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head: David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: David Yett (7623)
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