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A Resolution
NO. 4423-03-2015
A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO
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JACKSON WALKER, L.L.P., TO ASSIST THE CITY IN CERTAIN
EMPLOYMENT TAX, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW, AND
TAX ISSUES RELATED TO THE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND
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WHEREAS, there are various legal matters concerning employment tax, labor and f
employment law, and tax issues related to the Employees' Retirement Fund; and
WHEREAS, because of the extraordinary importance of those legal issues, the law I
firm of Jackson Walker, L.L.P. has been hired as outside counsel to provide legal
assistance to the City for a fee not to exceed $20,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the cost of legal services provided by the law firm of Jackson Walker !
is currently $18,413.25, and it is estimated that an additional amount of approximately
$15,000 beyond the authorized cost of $20,000.00 will be needed due to the ongoing
nature of the issues involving employment tax, labor and employment law, and tax issues
involving the Employees Retirement Fund. I
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the compensation authorized to be paid to Jackson Walker L.L.P., for legal I
services be increased from $20,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.
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Adopted thisl7th day of March, 2015.
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ATTEST:
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on'3/17%2015� Resolution No 4423=03=2015
DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18434
LOG NAME: 12EMPLOYMENT AND TAX COUNSEL INCREASE
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Increasing the Amount to be Paid to Jackson Walker, L.L.P, to Assist the City
Regarding Tax Laws Involving Labor, Employment and Pension Issues in an Amount Not to Exceed
$35,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing an increase in the
amount to be paid to Jackson Walker, L.L.P., to assist the City regarding tax laws involving labor, j
employment and pension issues in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
There are legal issues concerning tax laws related to labor and employment and pension issues which
i Staff needs direction from a tax attorney with expertise in these areas.
On March 2, 2010, City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to retain James Griffin
,i of the law firm of Jackson Walker, L.L.P., as outside counsel to provide legal assistance to the City on the
7 above named issues. The resolution authorized an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 to be paid to Jackson
Walker, L.L.P. for the legal services provided by Mr. Griffin. On December 14, 2010, City Council
i approved a resolution increasing by$15,000.00 the amount to be paid to James Griffin of the law firm of
I Jackson Walker, L.L.P.
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Because of the ongoing nature of the tax issues related to involving labor, employment law and pension
issues, it is recommended that the City Council increase the maximum amount to be paid to Jackson
Walker, L.L.P., to an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Fiscal Year 2015 budget included appropriations in the amount of$100,000.00 in the General Fund
i for outside legal counsel. As of February 17, 2015, $789.00 had been expended. Upon approval of this
recommendation, the Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available within the
existing appropriation for this expense.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 538110 0121000 $15.000.00
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: David Cooke (6116)
Originating Department Head: Sarah Fullenwider (8006)
! Additional Information Contact: Gerald Pruitt (7616)
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