HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3791-09-2009A Resolution
NO 3791-09-2009
A Resolution Authorizing Employment of Outside Legal Counsel for Assistance to the City
Attorney's Office in Advising the Water Department in Water Wastewater and Environmental
Issues
WHEREAS, on July 16 1991 (M&C G 9219), the City Council authorized the retention of the
law firm of Kelly Hart and Hallman as outside legal counsel to assist the City Attorney on an interim
basis m the preparation and presentation of the City's interest m matters related to water and wastewater
issues, and
WHEREAS, on October 10 2006 (M&C G-15442) the City Council authorized the continued
retention of the law firm of Kelly Hart and Hallman as outside legal counsel to assist the City Attorney
on an interim basis in the preparation and presentation of the City's interest in matters related to water
and wastewater issues, and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney anticipates, that numerous complex issues related to the City's
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for treated water service, issues related to other utility
providers applications for a CCN environmental issues, municipal utility districts, issues relating to
sale of water and other water-related issues will arise; and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman has special competency in the areas of law
related to these issues and has agreed to assist the City
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS
I.
Under Section 3 Chapter VI of the Crty Charter the law firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman is
employed to assist and advise the City Attorney in water wastewater and environmental issues.
II.
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to the law firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman
for their services is hereby fixed m an amount not to exceed $100 000 00
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS
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RESOLUTION NO 3791 09 2009
Adopted this 22nd day of September 2009
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CITY COUNCIL
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION:' Approved on 9/22/2009 Res. No. 3791-09-2009
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DATE Tuesday September 22 2009 REFERENCE NO G-16709
LOG NAME 12KELLY HART &HALLMAN WATER
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Continuation of Employment of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP in an
Amount Not to Exceed $100 000 00 as Outside Counsel for Assistance to the City Attorney's Office in
Advising the Water Department in Water Wastewater and Environmental Issues
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to continue to retain the law firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP as outside
counsel pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney in legal matters
related to water wastewater and environmental issues and
2 Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance as far as practicable the compensation to be paid to
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP at an amount not to exceed $100 000 00
DISCUSSION
On July 16 1991 (M&C G-9219) the City Council authorized the retention of the law firm of Kelly Hart &
Hallman LLP (Kelly Hart & Hallman) as outside legal counsel to assist the City Attorney on an interim
basis in the preparation and presentation of the City's interest in matters related to water and wastewater
issues. Kelly Hart & Hallman have continued to represent the City on water related issues since that time
On October 10 2006 (M&C G-15442) the City Council authorized the continued retention of the law firm
of Kelly Hart & Hallman
Currently Kelly Hart & Hallman is assisting the City Attorney and the Water Department on issues related
to the City's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for treated water service issues related to
other utility providers applications for a CCN environmental issues municipal utility districts, issues
relating to sale of water and other water-related issues Kelly Hart & Hallman has specialized knowledge
and expertise in such issues
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated of the Water and Sewer Fund
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
PE45 531200 0701000
PE45 531200 0601000
$20,000.00
$80,000.00
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CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (6122)
S Frank Crumb (8246)
S Frank Crumb (8246)
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