HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6027-12-2024A Resolution
NO. 6027-12-2024
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT TO
BE PAID TO THE LAW FIRM OF WINSTEAD, LLC, AS OUTSIDE COUNSEL
FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
WHEREAS, the City, on January 23, 2024, approved hiring the Law Firm of
Winstead, LLC, as outside counsel to provide legal representation regarding
employment matters; and
WHEREAS, to date, the cost of legal services by Winstead, LLC, as outside
counsel to provide legal representation regarding employment matters, has been
approximately $51,285.00;
WHEREAS, the subject employment matters are still pending and it is estimated
that an additional amount of approximately $100,000.00 beyond the current authorized
$50,000.00 will be needed for the legal services necessary to bring these employment
matters to successful conclusion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the compensation authorized to be paid to the Law Firm of Winstead, LLC,
as outside counsel, to provide legal representation regarding employment matters, is
hereby increased from $50,000.00 to an amount not to exceed
$150,000.00.
Adopted this 10'day of December, 2024.
ATTEST:
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Jannette S. GoodalI, City Secretary
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/10/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-1055
LOG NAME: 12WINSTEADEMPLOYMENT2
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt the Attached Resolution Approving an Increase of $100,000.00 in the Amount to be Paid to Winstead, LLC fora Total Amount of
$150,000.00 to Represent the City of Fort Worth in Employment Matters
RECOMMENDATION:
(ALL) It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving an increase of $100,000.00 in the amount to be paid to the
law firm of Winstead, LLC for a total amount of $150,000 to represent the City of Fort Worth in employment matters.
DISCUSSION:
From time to time the City of Fort Worth (City) is in need of assistance on legal issues for employment matters for which it is necessary to seek
outside legal counsel with expertise in employment law. The City Council approved retaining the law firm of Winstead, LLC on January 23, 2024
Mayor & Council Communication 24-0006 to assist and represent the City in employment matters where such outside legal counsel is needed.
Various and new legal issues on employment matters are pending and it is estimated that an additional amount of approximately $100,000.00
beyond the current authorized $50,000.00 will be needed for the legal services necessary to bring these lawsuits to a successful conclusion.
Adoption of this Resolution will increase the amount of compensation to be paid to the law firm of Winstead, LLC, by $100,000.00, for a total
amount of $150,000.00. Funding is budgeted in the Lawsuit Expenses account with the Risk Financing Fund for the Human Resources
Department.
Legal fees are not expected to exceed $150,000.00.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
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 bK ALL AGMs 6122
Originating -Business Unit Head: Leann Guzman 8973
Additional Information Contact: Leann Guzman 8973