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;
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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.
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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
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