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A Resolution
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WHEREAS, The current City Code does not provide for the regulation
of oil and gas drilling wrthm the city hmrts of Fort Worth,
and
WHEREAS, In order to promote the orderly development of the City of
Fort Worth and to protect the public health, safety and
general welfare of the citizens of the City of Fort Worth,
regulations need to be established that address the
extraction of oil and gas, and
WHEREAS, Due to the technical nature of oil and gas dnllmg, this
project requires the expertise of someone specialized to the
field of oil and gas dnllmg; and
WHEREAS, The firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman has extensive
experience m the area of oil and gas dnllmg and related
legal issues,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
1
That the engagement of the law firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman as outside
legal counsel be confirmed pursuant to Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter
m order to provide legal consultation to the City Attorney's Office concerning oil
and gas regulations within the city hmrts of Fort Worth.
2
That the City Manager be authorized to compensate the law firm of Kelly
Hart & Hallman to an amount not to exceed $7 000 00
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CITY OF FORT WORTH