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WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City of Fort Worth review and revise
its ordinances pertaining to the use of public rights-of way by providers of
telecommunications services m the City in order to avoid violations of federal law
and to preserve the City's legal rights to collect franchise fees and other just
compensation from such providers of telecommunications services, and
WHEREAS, this matter is of extraordinary importance and involves legal
issues, it is necessary to retain outside counsel to assist the City Attorney in the
review and revision of City ordinances pertaining to the use of public rights-of way
by providers of telecommunications services, and
WHEREAS, John Pestle and the law firm of Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt
& Howlett L.L.P have substantial expertise in the area of telecommunications law
and have agreed to represent the City in this matter
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
I.
That John Pestle and the law firm of Vainum, Riddering, 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 in the review and revision of City
ordinances pertaining to the use of public rights-of way by providers of
telecommunications services.
II.
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid Mr Pestle and
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett L.L.P is hereby fixed not to exceed
$260.00 per hour for a total amount not to exceed $20,000
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
Adopted this 'day of , 1997
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CITY OF FORT WORTH