HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3678-11-2008A Resolution
NO 3678-11 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 121 T) for an amount up to $50 000
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
WHEREAS, on February 20 2007 City Council approved M8iC C 21981 adopting
a resolution increasing the amount to be paid to Cantey & Hanger to $600 000
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
WHEREAS, on July 8 2008 City Council approved M&C G 16196 adopting a
resolution increasing the amount to be paid to Cantey & Hanger to $900 000 and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that additional legal services concerning Southwest
Parkway will be needed during 2008 requiring a $200 000 increase to the total amount
paid to Cantey & Hanger thereby establishing the maximum amount at $1 100 000
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 $200 000 to an amount not to exceed $1 100 000
Adopted this 11th day of November 2008
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APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
NOV 1 1 2008
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City Secretary of the
CiiyS:f Fort Worth, Texas
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Increasing the Maximum Amount to be Paid to Cantey and Hanger by
$200 000 00 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 $200 000 00 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
$1 100 000 00
DISCUSSION
The 2004 Capital Improvement Program and the 2007 Critical Capital Projects included funds for the
Southwest Parkway (State Highway 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 121) and authorized payment to Cantey and Hanger for services in an amount not to exceed
$50 000 00 by adoption of Resolution No 3111 on August 17 2004 (M&C G-14459) That amount was
subsequently increased to $150 000 00 by adoption of Resolution No 3220 on June 21 2005 (M&C G-
14836) and to $600 000 00 by adoption of Resolution No 3460 on February 20 2007 (M&C C-21981) and
to $800 000 00 by adoption of Resolution No 3584 on February 19 2008 (M&C G-16053) and then to
$900 000 00 by adoption of Resolution No 3635 (M&C G-16196) on July 8 2008
Continued representation is required for legal services concerning the remaining property to be acquired
and anticipated litigation associated with the Southwest Parkway (State Highway 121 T) 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 121T) by $200 000 00 thereby establishing the maximum
fee at $1 100 000 00
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 6 and 9
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
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The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget,
as appropriated of the 2007 Critical Capital Projects Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
C295 531200 30321000542 $200.000.00
Submitted for City Manaaer's Office b~ Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating_Department Head. ~ David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Amy Ramsey (7617)
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