AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2023-59R, approving the selection of attorney Bradford E. Bullock of Messer Fort & McDonald PLLC, as outside counsel to represent the City in certain litigation matters as assigned; authorizing the Interim City Attorney to execute an agreement with the law firm for these services; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: March 21, 2023
Department: City Attorney's Office
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Background Information:
Interim City Attorney Barbara L. Quirk is asking City Council to approve the selection of attorney Bradford E. Bullock, with the law firm of Messer Fort & McDonald PLLC ("the Firm") as outside legal counsel to represent the City of San Marcos in certain litigation matters, including the appeal filed in the Austin Court of Appeals by James Reece in a matter for which Ms. Quirk had obtained a dismissal of Mr. Reece's case at the trial court level. Mr. Bullock has been selected because he has extensive experience representing cities in litigation matters. This contract will not...
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