HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3660-09-2008A Resolution
NO 3660-09-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF
OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR ASSISTANCE RELATED TO
GAS PIPLELINE JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth requires legal assistance and advice regarding gas pipeline
~urtsdictional issues, and
WHEREAS because of the extraordinary importance of the issues raised rt is necessary to retain
outside legal counsel to advise the City m these issues, and
WHEREAS S G Johndroe III and the law firm Cantey Hanger L.L.P possesses the required
knowledge and expertise m gas pipeline ~unsdictional issues and has agreed to represent
the Crty•
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS
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That S G Johndroe III and the law firm of Cantey Hanger L.L.P pursuant to Section 3 Chapter
VI of the Crty Charter is employed to represent the Crty of Fort Worth m gas pipeline ~unsdicttonal
issues and to advise the Crty Attorney m matters relating thereto
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That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to S G Johndroe III and the law firm of
Cantey Hanger L.L.P for his services is hereby fixed m an amount not to exceed $45 000
ADOPTED this 23rd day of September 200$
F '~r, APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 9/23/2008 Res. No 3660-09-2008
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DATE Tuesday September 23 2008
LOG NAME 12JOHNDROE REFERENCE NO **G 16281
SUBJECT
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Employment of Outside Counsel to Assist the City in Gas
Pipeline Jurisdictional Issues
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to retain S G Johndroe III and the law firm Cantey Hanger L.L.P as
outside counsel pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter to assist and advise the City Attorney
regarding gas pipeline jurisdictional issues and
2 Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance as far as practicable the amount to be paid to S G
Johndroe III in an amount not to exceed $45 000 00
DISCUSSION
There are legal issues concerning gas pipeline jurisdiction on which the City needs advice Because of the
extraordinary importance and complexity of the issues raised it is the opinion of the City Attorney that
outside legal counsel with knowledge and expertise in matters relating to gas pipeline jurisdiction be
retained to assist the City Attorney in representing the City S G Johndroe III is a partner in the law firm of
Cantey Hanger L.L.P and has expertise in these areas of law
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon adoption of the above recommendations funds will be available in
the current operating budget as appropriated of the General Fund
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 538110 0121000 $45.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: David Yett (7623)
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