HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 540 RESOLUTION FHX NO. J �U
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS , there is pending the case of Gauna v. The City
of Fort Worth as Cause No. 153-34407-75 in the District Court
of Tarrant County, Texas, which involves factual (medical)
and legal questions of a magnitude warranting evaluation
thereof as a case of "extraordinary importance and emergency"
within the terms of Chapter VI, Section 9 of the Charter of
the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney and City Manager recommend
retaining outside counsel in connection with the City ' s defense
of said case and suggested a Mr. R. Jack Ayres, Attorney, in
this regard; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH:
Section 1. That Mr. R. Jack Ayres, Attorney, be retained
in connection with the City' s defense in the subject case at a
rate of $55.00 per hour and a total fee not to exceed $5000.00.
Section 2 . That this Resolution shall take effect immediately
from and after its passage, and it is accordingly so resolved.
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