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AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO RETAIN
OTTO J HETZEL AND JOSEPH G SCHIFF FOR
LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RELATED TO PUBLIC HOUSING ISSUES
WHEREAS, during the past year the Crty Council has been faced with a variety of issues and
concerns related to public housing matters m the City of Fort Worth ("City") which are likely to
continue arising over the next year and
WHEREAS, the federal laws pertaining to pubhc housing and the administrative regulations of
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Renewal are voluminous and complex, and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the City will benefit by receiving professional
guidance and advice regarding various pubhc housing matters that are anticipated to apse over the
course of the next year and
WHEREAS, Otto J Hetzel and Joseph G Schiff have extensive expertise m the specialized area
of public housing law and have beneficially assisted the Crty m pubhc housing matters m the past;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS
I.
That the Crty is hereby authorized to retain Otto J Hetzel and Joseph G Schiff for the provision
of professional services related to pubhc housing matters and, if necessary as outside counsel pursuant
to Section 3 Chapter VI of the Crty Charter to assist the City Attorney in the handling of any legal
questions or proceedings related to public housing matters.
II.
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid to Otto J Hetzel and Joseph G. Schiff
shall not exceed an aggregate of $15 000
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Ado ted this ~~d d
p ay of 2002
ATTEST
By.
Cilona Pearson _
City Secretary
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APPROVED
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