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A Resolution
NO
WHEREAS, nt is necessary that the City of Fort Worth review and revise rts
ordinances pertaiing to the use of public nghts~of way by providers of
telecommunications services in the City m order to avond violations of federal law
and to preserve the City's legal nghts, including, but not hmrted to, the collection of
franchise fees and other dust compensation from such providers of
telecommunications services; and
WHEREAS, this matter ns of extraordinary importance and involves legal
issues, nt ns necessary to retain outside counsel to assist the Cnty Attorney m the
review and revnsnon of Cnty ordinances pertaining to the use of public nghts-of way
by providers of telecommunucatnons services; and
WHEREAS, Peter Armstrong, John Pestle and the law firm of Varnum,
Riddenng, Schmidt & Howlett L.L.P have substantial expertise m the area of
telecommunications law and have agreed to represent the City m this matter
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
I.
That Peter Armstrong, John Pestle and the law firm of Varnum, Riddenng,
Schmidt & Howlett L.L.P be retained as outside counsel pursuant to Section 3
Chapter VI of the City Charter to assist the City Attorney m the review and revision
of City ordinances pertaining to the use of public nghts-of way by providers of
telecommunications services.
II.
That,. as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid Mr Pestle and
Varnum, Riddenng, Schmidt & Howlett L.L.P is hereby fixed not to exceed
$265 00 per hour for a total amount not to exceed $40 000
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
Adopted thus ~ J' ~ day of , 1998
CITY OF FORT WORTH