HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3376-07-2006A Resolution
NO 3376-07-2006
WHEREAS there are legal issues concerning the interpretation of the Zoning
Ordinance to allow drives and fire lanes that serve an industrial development as a use in single
family zoning and
WHEREAS because of the extraordinary importance of those issues it is necessary to
retain outside legal counsel to assist the City's Board of Adjustment; and
WHEREAS Wayne Olson of the law firm of Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla and Elam
has expertise in the area of public and municipal law and related legal issues
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOIL.VED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
1
That Wayne Olson pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter is employed
to assist the City Attorney's Office m providing legal consultation to the Board of Adjustment in
connection with a request for an interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to drives
and fire lanes serving an industrial develolment being an allowed use in single family zoning
2
That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid to Wayne Olson for his services
is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed $1000 00
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 7/11/2006 Resolution No 3376-07 2006
DATE Tuesday July 11 2006
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REFERENCE NO **G-15257
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Employment of Outside Legal Counsel to Provide Legal
Representation to the City of Fort Worth Board of Adjustment in Connection with a Request for an
Interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance as It Relates to Drives and Firelanes Serving an Industrial
Development as an Allowed Use in Single Family Zoning
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Retain Wayne Olson of Taylor Olson Adkins, Sralla and Elam law firm pursuant to Chapter VI Section
3 of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney by providing legal representation to the City of Fort Worth
Board of Adjustment in connection with a request for an interpretation of the zoning ordinance as it relates
to drives and firelanes serving an industrial development as an allowed use in single family zoning
2. Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance as far as practicable the aggregate amount to be paid
to Wayne Olson in an amount not to exceed $1000 00
DISCUSSION
The Board of Adjustment has received a request to render an interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance as a
result of an appeal of the Development Department's determination that 'drives and fire lanes serving an
industrial development are an allowed use in single family zoning
Because of the importance of the issue and to avoid a perception of a conflict of interest, it is the opinion of
the City Attorney that outside legal counsel with knowledge and expertise in matters involving municipal
law be retained to advise the Board of Adjustment.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of
the General Fund
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GG01 538110 0121000 1 000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dale Fisseler (6140)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Melinda Ramos (7631)
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