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WHEREAS, because of recent departmental reorganization and
turnover, as well as an increase in the number of
personal injury/property damage and workers ' compensa-
tion lawsuits, it is of extraordinary importance that
the City retain outside legal counsel on an interim
basis to assist :-the City Attorney in the trial and
disposition of these lawsuits; and
WHEREAS, Mrl John P. Camp is well recognized for his knowledge
and experience in the field of personal injury/
property damage and workers ' compensation law; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Camp has agreed to represent the City in these
types of lawsuits until such time as the City hires an
experienced trial lawyer to assist the City Attorney
in the trial and disposition of these lawsuits; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That John P. Camp be retained as outside legal counsel,
pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VI, of the City Charter, to
assist the City Attorney on an interim basis in the trial and
disposition of certain personal injury/property damage and
workers ' compensation lawsuits ; and
SECTION 2.
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid
John P. Camp for his legal services be fixed in an amount not to
exceed $15,000.
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