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A Resolution
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WHEREAS A need has arisen .to address various legal issues including but not
{imited to condemnation matters concerning the Peterson lawsuit; and
WHEREAS the law firm of Whitaker Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer L L P has expertise in
this area
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH TEXAS
1
That the engagement of Whitaker Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer L.L P as outside legal
counsel be confirmed pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter in order to provide
legal consultation to the City Attorney's Office concerning legal issues including but not limited
to condemnation matters concerning the lawsuit entitled City of Fort Worth v Calvin B
Peterson et al Cause No ED-2003-00494 in Denton County Texas
2
That the City Manager or his designee be authorized to compensate Whitaker Chalk,
Swindle & Sawyer L L P in an amount not to exceed $55 000
ADOPTED this pC~ ~h day of ~~~.-C~...~ 2005
APPROVE Q
CITY COUNCIL
TO FORM AND LEGALITY
MAR 2 9 2005
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City Secretary of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Cify of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 3/29/2005 Resolution No. 3181-03-2005
DATE Tuesday March 29 2005
LOG NAME 12PETERSON REFERENCE NO **G-14725
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Employment of Outside Counsel to Prosecute for the City a
Condemnation Lawsuit, City of Fort Worth v Calvin R. Peterson et al Cause No ED-2003-00494
in Denton County Texas
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council.
1 Authorize the City Manager to retain the law firm Whitaker Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer L.L.P as outside
counsel pursuant to Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney in representing the
City and. prosecuting Cause No ED-2003-00494 and
2. Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance as far as practicable the amount to be paid to John
Allen Chalk, in an amount not to exceed $55 000 00
DISCUSSION
This is a condemnation lawsuit to obtain property for the Alliance Airport runway expansion. project.
The City Attorney has decided that because of the extraordinary importance of this case it is necessary to
retain outside legal counsel The City .Attorney therefore requests the Council to authorize the City
Manager to retain the law firm of Whitaker Chalk, Swindfe & Sawyer L.L.P as outside counsel to assist the
City Attorney's Office in the prosecution of this lawsuit.
The Alliance Airport is located in Council District 2.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriate of the
Airport Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR14 539120 055218793010 $55.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Marc Ott (6122)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
;~ Additional Information Contact: Chris Mosley (7603)
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