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A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission (“MHRC”) to engage Melody Fowler-Green as appropriate counsel, on an hourly fee basis, to represent the MHRC in connection with a Title VI complaint against the Metropolitan Arts Commission.
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WHEREAS, Section 11.20.100.B of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides the MHRC with the power and duty: “To have the services of attorneys, hearing examiners, clerks and other employees and agents who are metropolitan government employees, except in those cases in which the metropolitan government is a party, and in which case the human relations commission may seek the metropolitan council’s approval to engage appropriate counsel”; and,
WHEREAS, the MHRC has requested permission to engage Melody Fowler-Green as appropriate counsel to represent the MHRC in connection with a Title VI complaint filed with the MHRC against the Metropolitan Arts Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the interests of the Metropolitan Government require appropriate counsel to represent the MHRC; and,
WHEREAS, an hourly rate of $375.00 per hour (non-profit rate) with a maximum amount of the total engagement not to exceed $5,625.00 is the most economical means of financing appropriate counsel for the MHRC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The MHRC is authorized to employ Melody Fowler-Green as appropriate counsel on an hourly fee basis of $375.00 per hour to be billed in 1/10th hour increments on a monthly basis and the total amount of the engagement shall not exceed $5,625.00.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.