HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3418-10-2006A Resolution
NO 3418-10-2006
A Resolution Authorizing Employment of Outside Legal Counsel for Assistance to the City
Attorney's Office in Advising the Water Department in Water, Wastewater and Environmental
Issues
WHEREAS, on July 16, 1991 (1VI&C G 9219), the City Council authorized the retention of the
law firm of Kelly Hart and Hallman as outside legal counsel to assist the Crty Attorney on an interim
basis m the preparation and presentation of the City's interest in matters related to water and wastewater
issues, and
WHEREAS, the Crty Attorney anticipates that numerous complex issues related to the City's
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for treated water service, issues related to other utility
providers applications for a CCN environmental issues, municipal utility districts, issues relating to
sale of water and other water-related issues will artse• and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman has special competency m the areas of law
related to these issues and has agreed to assist the Crty•
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS.
I.
Under Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter the law firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman is
employed to assist and advise the Crty Attorney m water wastewater and environmental issues.
II.
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to the law firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman
for their services is hereby fixed m an amount not to exceed $100 000 00
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 10/10/2006 Resolution No 3418-10-2006
.DATE Tuesday October 10 2006
LOG NAME 60KELLY
REFERENCE NO *'~G-15442
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Continuation of Employment of Kelly Hart and Hallman as Outside
Counsel for Assistance to the City Attorney's Office in Advising the Water Department in Water
Wastewater and Environmental [sues
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to continue to retain the law firm of Kelly Hart and Hallman as outside
counsel pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney in legal matters
related to water wastewater and environmental issues, and
2. Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to
Kelly Hart and Hallman at an amount not to exceed $100 000 00
DISCUSSION
On July 16 1991 (M&C G-9219) the City Council authorized the retention of the law firm of Kelly Hart and
Hallman as outside legal counsel to assist the City Attorney on an interim bases in the preparation and
presentation of the City's interest in matters related to water and wastewater issues Kelly Hart and
Hallman have continued to represent the City on water related issues since that time
Currently Kelly Hart and Hallman is assisting the City Attorney and the Water Department on issues
related to the City's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for treated water service issues
related to other utility providers applications for a CCN environmental issues municipal utility districts,
issues relating to sale of water and other water-related issues Kelly Hart and Hallman has specialized
knowledge and expertise in such issues.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current Operating Budget, as appropriated of
the Water and Sewer Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
PE45 531200 0601000 $80,000.00
PE45 531200 0701000 $20,000.00
Submitted for Cit~- Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Marc Ott (8476)
S Frank Crumb (8207)
S Frank Crumb (8207)
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