HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3395-08-2006A Resolution
NO 3395-08-2006
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF OUTSIDE LEGAL
COUNSEL FOR ASSISTANCE IN LEGAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE DOT US-CHINA
(2007) ROUTE CASE.
WHEREAS American Airlines has applied for a new flight route from Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport to Beijing China which requires approval by the United States Department of
Transportation (DOT) and
WHEREAS, this proposed flight is know as the `New DOT US-China (2007) Route Case (The
`China Flight") and
WHEREAS, Counsel is needed to represent the City of Fort Worth before the DOT in
connection with the China Flight; and
WHEREAS, Counsel is necessary in order to address certain legal issues that surround the
approval and commencement of the China Flight; and
WHEREAS Counsel is needed to prepare pleadings exhibits and letters to be submitted on
behalf of the city of Fort Worth and
WHEREAS, Counsel is needed to draft letters of support and testimonials on behalf of the City
of Fort Worth and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Silverberg Goldman ~ Bikoff LLP has special competency in the
areas of law related the China Flight 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 the law firm of Silverberg Goldman 8~ Bikoff
LLP is employed to assist and advise the City Attorney in regard to issues related to the China Flight.
That, the compensation to be paid to the law firm Silverberg Goldman 8~ Bikoff LLP for their
services is to be paid by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and not by the City of Fort Worth
RESOLUTION NO 3395-08-2006
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
Adopted this 8th day of Au ust 8, 2006
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
AUG ` 8 2006
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City Secretary of the
City of Fort zlVorth, Texas
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 8/8/2006 Resolution No 3395
DATE Tuesday August 08 2006
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1 Authorize the City Manager or his designee to retain the law firm of Silverberg Goldman &Bikoff LLP
as outside counsel pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney in
representing the City regarding issues related to the new United States Department of Transportation (DOT
US)-China (2007) Route Case and
2. Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance that Silverberg Goldman &Bikoff LLP will be paid by
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and no monies will be required from the City of Fort Worth
DISCUSSION
American Airlines has applied for a new flight route from Dallas/Fort. Worth International Airport to Beijing
China which requires approval by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) This proposed
flight is known as the 'New DOT US-China (2007) Route Case (the 'China Flight")
Counsel is needed to represent the City of Fort Worth before the DOT in connection with the China
Flight. The representation by Counsel is necessary in order to address certain legal issues that
surround the approval and commencement of the China Flight. It may become necessary for pleadings,
exhibits and letters to be submitted on behalf of the City of Fort Worth Further Counsel will be needed to
draft letters of support and testimonials for the Mayor
Counsel will represent the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas,
and the North Texas Commission (the 'Parties") in this proceeding together The Parties have determined
that their interests are consistent and are best represented in this matter by a single law firm The
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport will be responsible for payment of counsel and no monies will be
required by the City of Fort Worth.
D/FW Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
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The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect of City funds.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
Submitted for City Manager's Office by; Marc Ott (6122)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Marcia Wise (7607)
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