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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5867-01-2024 A RESOLUTION No. 5867-01-2024 AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF THE LAW FIRM OF WINSTEAD LLC AS OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR EMPLOYMENT MATTERS WHEREAS, from time to time the City of Fort Worth (City) is in need of short-term assistance on legal issues for employment matters for which it is necessary to seek outside legal counsel with expertise in employment law; I WHEREAS, City desires that the law firm of Winstead LLC be retained to assist and represent the City in employment matters where such outside legal counsel is needed; WHEREAS, the law firm of Winstead LLC possesses the required knowledge and expertise to assist the City with its employment matters. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS,THAT: The City is authorized to retain the law firm of Winstead LLC as outside legal counsel pursuant to Chapter VI, §3 of the City Charter, for legal services related to employment matters, in an amount up to $50,000.00. Adopted this 23rd day of January, 2024. ATTEST: on p °°°° �a ° °° 00 °o °oo �r0By; d0 ° Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary o o o . o ,r °OO°°°°°° ,C, City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 01/23/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0006 LOG NAME: 12WIN STEAD EMPLOYMENT SUBJECT (ALL)Adopt Resolution Retaining the Law Firm of Winstead, LLC, in an Amount Up to$50,000.00,as Outside Counsel for Employment Matters RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the retention of the law firm of Winstead, LLC,in an amount up to $50,000.00 as outside legal counsel to assist and represent the City in employment matters. DISCUSSION: From time to time the City of Fort Worth(City)is in need of short-term assistance on legal issues for employment matters for which it is necessary to seek outside legal counsel with expertise in employment law. The City desires that the law firm of Winstead LLC be retained to assist and represent the City in employment matters where such outside legal counsel is needed. Legal fees are requested in an amount up to$50,000.00. Funding is budgeted in the Risk Financing Fund for the Human Resources Department. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the recommendation,funds are available in the current operating budget,as previously appropriated,in the Risk Financing Fund. Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Human Resources Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. Submitted for City Manager's Office by; ALL ACMs 6122 Originating Business Unit Head: Leann Guzman 8973 Additional Information Contact: Leann Guzman 8973 Expedited