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A Resolution
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AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR
ASSISTANCE IN VARIOUS MATTERS CONCERNING
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISES AND REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, in the past year the City has dealt with a vanety of issues related to cable television
franchises and related Federal Communications Commission regulations and anticipates that rt will
continue to face such issues in the forthcoming year and
WHEREAS, the Crty's staff would like to be able to access outside counsel for consultation and
advice on an as-needed and expedited basis m order to address such issues m a timely manner and
WHEREAS, the law firm of Varnum, Riddenng, Schmidt & Howlett, L.L.P has substantial
expertise m the area of cable communications law and has agreed to represent the City m such matters;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS
I.
That the City Attorney is hereby authonzed to retain the law firm of Varnum, Riddenng,
Schmidt & Howlett, L.L.P as outside counsel pursuant to Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter to
assist the City Attorney in vanous matters concerning cable television franchises and regulations.
II.
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to the law firm of Varnum, Riddenng,
Schmidt & Howlett, L.L.P shall not exceed a total amount of $18,000
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Adopted this ~ day of 2003
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