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A Resolution 9 �
WHEREAS, the City is a party to extensive federal
litigation which has been brought under Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act including class action suits; and
WHEREAS, because these matters are of extraordinary
importance, it is necessary to retain outside legal counsel
to provide assistance and consultation to the City Attorney
on several legal issues connected therewith; and
WHEREAS, Don Buchman and Gary Ingram possess expert
knowledge and experience in Title VII and class action matters
and have agreed to provide the necessary legal services
to the City in these matters;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
Section 1 .
That Don Buchman and Gary Ingram be retained as
outside legal counsel , pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VI ,
of the City Charter, to consult with and assist the. City
Attorney in representing the City in federal Title VII
litigation including class actions; and
y Section 2.
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That , as far as practicable, the compensation
to be paid to Don Buchman and Gary Ingram for their legal
services be fixed in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
APPROVED: 1984
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