HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3366-06-2006A Resolution
NO 3366-06-2006
WHEREAS there are various matters concerning Public Law No 96-192 § 29 94 Stat. 35
(1980) `the Wright Amendment" and D/FW International Airport that have arisen
and staff desires advice and guidance regarding these issues
WHEREAS because of the extraordinary importance of the issues raised it is necessary to
retain outside legal counsel fo represent the City in these matters and
WHEREAS the international law firm of O Melveny & Myers possesses the required
knowledge and expertise in these issues and have agreed to advise and
represent the City
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH TEXAS
1
That the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers pursuant to Section 3 Chapter VI of the City
Charter is employed to represent the City of Fort Worth in Wright Amendment and D/FW
International Airport issues and to advise the City Attorney in matters relating thereto
2
That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid to the law firm of O'Melveny &
.ra:..,
Myers for,~therrrservices is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed $50 000 00
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Deputy City Attorney
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 6/13/2006 Resolution No 3366-06-2006 & Ordinance No
16993-06-2006 & 16994-06-2006
DATE Tuesday June 13 2006
LOG NAME 12WRIGHT
REFERENCE NO C-21512
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Employment of Outside Counsel to Assist the City in Matters
Concerning the Wright Amendment and D/FW International Airport and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Risk
Management Fund by $50 000 and decreasng the unreserved designated fund balance by the same
amount;
2. Authorize the transfer of $50 000 from the Risk Management Fund Balance to the General Fund in the
amount of $50 000
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $50 000 from available funds,
4 Authorize the City Manager to retain the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers as outside counsel pursuant to
Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney in various matters concerning Public
Law No 96-192 § 29 94 Stat. 35(1980) `the Wright Amendment" and D/FW International Airport; and
5 Adopt the resolution fixing in advance as far as practicable the amount to be paid to O'Melveny &
Myers in an amount not to exceed $50 000 00
DISCUSSION
There are various. legal issues concerning the Wright Amendment and D/FW International Airport. In order
to effectively address these issues staff will need to receive advice and guidance regarding those
issues Outside legal counsel O'Melveny & Myers an international law firm has the knowledge and skill to
address these issues.
Because of the extraordinary importance of the issues raised it is the opinion of the City Attorney that
outside legal counsel with knowledge and expertise in matters involving the Wright Amendment and D/FW
International Airport, be retained to advise the City Attorney concerning those matters
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon adoption og the above recommendations and the adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated
of the General Fund The fund balance of the Risk Managemment Fund will be $5 657 040 after this
transfer
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
1)FE71 538080 0137120 $50,000.00 FE71 538070 0137120 $50,000.00
2 3)GG01 472071 0121000 $50,000.00 3)GG01 538110 0121000 $50,000.00
3)GG01 538110 0121000 $50,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Gerald Pruitt (7616)
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