HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3871-04-2010A Resolution
NO 3871-04-2010
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO THE LAW FIRM
OF K&L GATES, AS OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN THE ALLIANCE
AIRPORT RUNWAY EXTENSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, The City of Fort Worth has received necessary funding to improve Alliance
Airport by extending the runway and taxiways and
WHEREAS Dwight A. Shupe and the Law Firm of K&L Gates, were retained as outside
counsel m the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project in an amount not to exceed $100 000 00' and
WHEREAS the subject project is still pending and an additional amount of $26 162 50 beyond
the current authorized cost of $100 000 00 will be needed for the legal services performed by Dwight
Shupe while at the firm of K&L Gates.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT
The compensation authorized to be paid to the Law Firm of K&L Gates, as outside counsel in the
Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project is hereby increased from $100 000 00 to an amount not to
exceed $126,162.50
ADOPTED this 6`h day of Apri12010
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Theodore P Gorski, Jr Assistant City Attorney
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/6/201.0 -Res., No. 3871-04-2010
DATE Tuesday April 06 2010 REFERENCE NO *G-16876
LOG NAME 55AFW LEGAL COUNSEL INC
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Increase of $26 162 50 in the Maximum Amount to be Paid to the Law
Firm of K&L Gates, as Outside Counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project in an Amount Not
to Exceed $126 162 50
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the increase of
$26 162 50 to the maximum amount to be paid to the Law Firm of K&L Gates, as outside counsel in the
Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project to an amount not to exceed $126 162 50
DISCUSSION
The City of Fort Worth (City) has received necessary funding to improve Alliance Airport by extending the
runway and taxiways. The completion of the runway and taxiway extensions will necessitate removal and
relocation of a portion of the existing Farm to Market Road 156 (FM 156) and the removal and relocation
of private and public utilities. It will also necessitate (i) the relocation of a portion of Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railroad's (BNSF) existing main rail line (ii) the abandonment by BNSF and conveyance to the
City of portions of BNSF's existing main rail line (iii) the removal of all BNSF improvements located within
the abandoned main rail line (iv) the relocation of all non-BNSF improvements located within a portion of
the abandoned main rail line (v) the construction of a new BNSF rail line connecting its intermodal facility
to its carload transportation center and (vi) the construction of improvements for rail line crossings
The Council previously approved retaining Dwight Shupe for his knowledge and experience in matters
involving complex contract and transportation issues and approved $100 000 00 as the maximum amount
to be paid to Mr Shupe At that time he was employed at the law firm of K&L Gates The issues required
additional work and it is now recommended that the Council approve an additional $26 162 50 to be paid
to Mr Shupe's firm of K&L Gates, for a total of $126 162 50 to K&L Gates for the work he performed while
at the firm
Mr Shupe has now left the firm of K&L Gates and remaining work is being performed by Mr Shupe while
he is in the new firm of Shupe Ventura Lindelow & Olson PLLC A separate M&C for payment to Mr
Shupe at his new firm is being presented to the Council for their approval All of the costs for Mr Shupe's
work will be covered by grant funds made available by the Federal Aviation Administration
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated of the Airports Grant Fund
FUND CENTERS
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TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountiCenters
GR14 539120 055218187300 $30,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head. Kent Penney (5403)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (5406)
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