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NO. 4150-11-2012
APPROVING THE RETENTION OF WAYNE K. OLSON OF THE
LAW FIRM OF TAYLOR OLSON ADKINS SRALLA ELAM AS
OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE ETHICS
REVIEW COMMTTIEE REGARDING A REQUEST FOR AN
ADVISORY OPINION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KELLY ALLEN
GRAY
WHEREAS, per the request of Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, an item was placed on the
October 25, 2012, Ethics Review Committee agenda for an advisory opinion regarding her future
participation in discussions at Pre-Council and City Council meetings and executive sessions on matters
concerning the City's pension plan; and
WHEREAS, after hearing testimony from Council Member Kelly Allen Gray and City Attorney
Sarah Fullenwider, the Ethics Review Committee requested independent outside legal counsel be
retained to advise the Committee regarding the request by Council Member Kelly Allen Gray for an
advisory opinion; and
WHEREAS, the Ethics Review Committee has selected Mr. Wayne K. Olson of the law firm of
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla Elam to serve as its outside legal counsel for this matter; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wayne K Olson Is a founding partner of the law firm which specializes in
representing local governmental entities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wayne K. Olson currently serves as the City Attorney for Euless, Lake Worth,
Haltom City, Kennedale and Cross Timber, as well as general counsel for the Tarrant County 9 -1 -1
District and is well-qualified to represent the Ethics Review Committee in such matters; and
WHEREAS, Section 3 of Chapter V1 of the City Charter requires the City Council to approve
by resolution the use of outside counsel and, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. THAT the City hereby approves the retention of Wayne K. Olson of the law firm of
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla Elam as outside legal counsel to represent the Ethics Review
Committee regarding the request by Council Member Kelly Allen Gray for an advisory
opinion in matters related to future participation in discussions and votes concerning the
City's pension plan;
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Resolution No. 4150-11-2012
2. THAT payment of any legal fees to Wayne K. Olson for legal services provided to the
Ethics Review Committee related to the request by Council Member Kelly Allen Gray
shall not, as far as practicable, exceed $5,000.00.
ADOPTED this 12" day of November, 2012.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/12/2012 - Resolution No. 4150-11-2012
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DATE: Monday, November 12.2O12
LOG NAME: 12ERC EMPLOY OLSON
REFERENCE NO.: B-17738
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Employment Vf Wayne K. Olson Of the Law Firm nf Taylor Olson Adkins
Sralla Elam as Outside Counsel for the Amount Not to Exceed $5,000.00 to Advise the Ethics Review
Committee Regarding a Request by Council Member Kelly Allen Gray for an Advisory Opinion on
RECOMMENDATION: Participating in Certain City Council Matters (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
|tiS recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the employment of Wayne K. O|SOO of the Levv Firm of Taylor [)|soD Adkins S[8U8 Elam as
outside counsel k} advise the Ethics Review Committee regarding orequest by Council Member Kelly
Allen Gray for an advisory opinion on future participation in certain City Council matters; and
2. Adopt the attached resolution setting iO advance, ae far as practicable, the amount h]b8 paid k}Wayne
K. Olson not 0o exceed $5,U0O.0].
DISCUSSION:
At the request Of Council Member Kelly Allen Gray, an item was placed VO the October 25,2012.Ethics
Review Committee agenda requesting an advisory opinion from the Committee regarding Ms. Allen Gray's
future participation in discussions during Pre-Council and City Council meetings and executive sessions
On matters concerning the City's pension plan. The Ethics Review Committee requested that independent
outside legal counsel be retained toadvise the Committee regarding the request by Council Member Kelly
Allen Gray.
The Ethics Review Committee has selected Wayne K. [)|s0n of the |8VV firm of Taylor Olson Adkins SoaUo
Elam tO serve os its outside legal counsel for this matter. Mr. Olson iS8 founding partner Of the law firm
which specializes in representing local governmental entities. M[ [)|SOO currently serves aS the City
Attorney for Euless, Lake Worth, Ma/t0nn City. Kenn8d8|e and Cross Tinnbe[. as well as general CVUDse|
for the Tarrant County 9-1 -1 District and is well-qualified to represent the Ethics Review Committee in this
matter.
Section 3 of Chapter VI of the City Charter requires the City Council to approve by resolution the use of
outside counsel and, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid. The resolution will limit the
amount to be paid to Wayne K. Olson to $5,000.00 unless otherwise approved by the City Council
approval.
CERTIFICATION: FISCAL INFORMATION /
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget Vf the General Fund.
Lugoame: 12ERC EMP[OY()l.SON Pagel o[2
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
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Susan Alanis (8180)
Sarah Fullenwider (7623)
Judy Lacker (8006)
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