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RESOLUTION 2016 -11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RETAINING LEGAL SERVICES TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN ARBITRATION
MATTERS WITH FORMER POLICE LT. MICHAEL DENTON.
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, is currently involved in several arbitration
matters with former police Lt. Michael Denton relating to demotion, leave without pay,
payment of sick leave and termination;
WHEREAS, the City is required to respond to and defend all arbitration matters, and
desires to retain Tony Puckett of McAfee Taft to represent the City of Owasso in these
arbitration matters;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma,
as follows:
Tony Puckett of McAfee Taft shall be retained by the City of Owasso to represent the
City in the current arbitration matters relating to former police Lt. Michael Denton.
Dated this 2nd day of August, 2016.
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City of Owasso
FROM: Julie Trout Lombardi
City Attorney
SUBJECT: Resolution 2016-11 retaining Tony Puckett of McAfee Taft to represent the City of
Owasso in arbitration matters relating to former police Lt. Michael Denton
DATE: July 29, 2016
BACKGROUND:
The City of Owasso is currently involved in several arbitration matters with former police Lt.
Michael Denton relating to demotion, leave without pay, payment of sick leave and
termination. It is necessary for the City to retain counsel for representation in these arbitration
matters.
PROPOSED ACTION:
Approval of proposed Resolution 2016 -11.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 2016 -11 retaining Tony Puckett of
McAfee Taft to represent the City of Owasso in current arbitration matters relating to former
police Lt. Michael Denton.
ATTACHMENT:
Proposed Resolution 2016-11