HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3454-02-2007A Resolution
NO 3454-02-2007
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF OUTSIDE LEGAL
COUNSEL FOR ASSISTANCE IN LAND TITLE ISSUES CONCERNING PUBLICLY
DEDICATED PROPERTY
WHEREAS a legal issue concerning land titles on publicly dedicated property has
arisen in connection with the City's oil and gas program and
WHEREAS City staff would like to receive advice about the issue and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Harris Finley & Bogle P C has special competency in the
areas of land titles and oil and gas law and has agreed to assist the City
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Under Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter Dee S Finley Jr and the law firm of
Harris Finley and Bogle P C are employed to assist and advise the City Attorney in
evaluating the legal issues covering land titles and oil and gas law on publicly dedicated
property
That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid to Dee S Finley Jr and the
law firm of Harris Finley and Bogle P C for their services is hereby fixed in an amount not to
exceed $9 000 00
ADOPTED this ~'`~F, 20th day of February , 2007
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COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 2/20/2007 Resolution No 3454-02-2007
DATE Tuesday February 20 2007
LOG NAME 12RESOLUTIONOC
REFERENCE NO **G-15610
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Employment of the Law Firm of Harris Finley & Bogle P C
to Assist the City in Land Title Issues Concerning Publicly Dedicated Property
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager under Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter to retain Dee S Finley Jr
and the faw firm of Harris, Finley & Bogle P C as outside counsel to assist the City Attorney in legal issues
involving land title matters on publicly dedicated property and
2. Adopt the resolution setting in advance as far as practicable an amount not to exceed $9 000 00 to be
paid to Harris Finley & Bogle P C
DISCUSSION
Legal issues exist concerning land title matters on land dedicated to the public. City staff will need advice
and guidance to address and respond to those issues.
Because of the extraordinary importance and complexity of the issues it is the opinion of the City Attorney
that outside legal counsel with knowledge and expertise in matters involving land title issues be retained to
advise the City Attorney
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that the funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated
of the Risk management Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE71 538110 0137121 9 000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Gerald Pruitt (7616)
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