HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3635-07-2008A Resolution
NO 3635-07 2008
A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO
CANTEY & HANGER FOR ASSISTING THE CITY WITH LEGAL ISSUES
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REAL ESTATE CONCERNING THE
SOUTHWEST PARKWAY (SH 121T)
WHEREAS, on August 17 2004 City Council approved M&C G 14459 adopting a
resolution retaining Cantey & Hanger to provide the City legal services related to the
Southwest Parkway (SH 121T) for an amount up to $50 000 and
WHEREAS, on June 21 2005 City Council approved M&C G 14836 adopting a
resolution increasing the amount to be paid to Cantey & Hanger to $150 000 and
WHEREAS, on February 20 2007 City Council approved M&C C 21981 adopting
a resolution increasing the amount to be paid to Cantey & Hanger to $600 000 and
WHEREAS, on February 19 2008 City Council approved M&C G 16053 adopting
a resolution increasing the amount to be paid to Cantey & Hanger to $800 000 and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that additional legal services concerning Southwest
Parkway will be needed during 2008 requiring a $100 000 increase to the total amount
paid to Cantey & Hanger thereby establishing the maximum amount at $900 000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
That the maximum amount authorized to be paid to Cantey & Hanger for legal
services including but not limited to real estate issues concerning the Southwest Parkway
(SH 121 T) is hereby increased by $100 000 to an amount not to exceed $900 000
Adopted this 8th day of July 2008
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 7/8/2008 Res No 3635-07 2008
DATE Tuesday July 08 2008
LOG NAME 12CANTEYHANGER
REFERENCE NO G 16196
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Increasing the Maximum Amount to be Paid to Cantey and Hanger by $100 000
for Assisting the City with Legal Issues Including but not Limited to Real Estate Concerning
Southwest Parkway (State Highway 121T)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution increasing the amount to be paid to
Cantey and Hanger by $100 000 for assisting the City with legal issues including but not limited to real
estate concerning Southwest Parkway (State Highway 121 T) thereby establishing the maximum fee at
$900 000
DISCUSSION
The 2004 Capital Improvement Program and the 2007 Critical Capital Projects included funds for the
Southwest Parkway 121 T project.
The City Council approved Cantey and Hanger as legal counsel to represent the City of Fort Worth
regarding legal issues, including but not limited to real estate concerning Southwest Parkway (State
Highway 121T) and authorized payment to Cantey and Hanger for services in an amount not to exceed
$50 000 by adoption of Resolution No 3111 on August 17 2004 (M&C G-14459) That amount was
subsequently increased to $150 000 by adoption of Resolution No 3220 on June 21 2005 (M&C G-14836)
and to $600 000 by adoption of Resolution No 3460 on February 20 2007 (MB~C C-21981) then to
$800 000 by Adoption of Resolution No 3584 on February 19 2008 (M&C G-16053)
Continued representation is required for legal services concerning the remaining property to be acquired
and anticipated litigation associated with the Southwest Parkway Therefore it is recommended that City
Council increase the amount to be paid to Cantey and Hanger for legal issues regarding Southwest
Parkway (State Highway 121 T) by $100 000 thereby establishing the maximum fee at $900 000
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 6 and 9
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated of the
2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund
Logname 12CANTEYHANGER Page 1 of 2
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
C295 531200 303210000542 $100.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Amy Ramsey (7617)
Logname 12CANTEYHANGER
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