HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3304-01-2006A Resolution
NO 3304 -01 -2006
WHEREAS there are legal issues concerning the development of a roadway impact
fee policy and rules and rates for a Fort Worth storm water program and
WHEREAS because of the extraordinary importance of those issues it is necessary to
retain outside legal counsel to assist the City- and
WHEREAS Terry Morgan of the law firm of Goins Underkofler Crawford & Langdon
LLP has expertise in the legal processes and state law requirements concerning impact fees
and drainage utility systems
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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That Terry Morgan pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter is employed
to provide the City Attorney's Office legal services pertaining to the development of a roadway
impact fee policy and rules and rates for a Fort Worth storm water program
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.��That, asfar as practicable the compensation to be paid to Terry Morgan for his services
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-eby fixed i'ri, ftamount not to exceed $50 000
ADOPTED this. .10th day of January , 2006
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Marty Hendrix
City Secretary
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APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
JAN 1 0 2006
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Secetary City of the
City of Fort worth, Texas
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 1/10/2006 Resolution No 3304 -1 -2006
DATE Tuesday January 10 2006
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SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Employment of Outside Counsel to Assist with Developing a
Roadway Impact Fee Policy and Rules and Rates for a Fort Worth Storm Water Program
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to retain Terry Morgan of the law firm of Goins Underkofler Crawford &
Langdon LLP as outside counsel pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter to assist the City
Attorney in various matters concerning the development of a roadway impact fee policy and rules and rates
for a Fort Worth storm water program, and
2. Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance as far as practicable the amount to be paid to Terry
Morgan in an amount not to exceed $50 000
DISCUSSION
There are various legal issues concerning the City's development of a roadway impact fee policy and a Fort
Worth storm water program In order to effectively address those issues extensive research meetings and
legal review must be conducted Terry Morgan s familiarity with the legal processes and state law
requirements concerning impact fees and drainage utility systems makes him uniquely qualified to assist
the City Attorney's Office in meeting the City's objectives
Because of the extraordinary importance of the issues it is the opinion of the City Attorney that outside
legal counsel with knowledge and expertise in matters involving impact fees and drainage utility systems,
be retained to advise the City Attorney
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of
the General Fund
TO Fund /Account/Centers FROM Fund /Account /Centers
GG01 531200 0203001 $50,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Marc Ott (6122)
Originating Department Head. Robert Goode (7801)
Additional Information Contact: David Yett (7623)
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