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A Resolution a /d~ ~
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City of Fort
Worth develop a standard and thorough Communications
Facilities Lease form or forms in order to avoid
violations of federal law and to preserve the City s
rights to collect rent and other fees from providers of
telecommunications services operating in the City; 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
development of such Communications Facilities Lease form
or forms; 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 Varnum,
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
development of a Communications Facilities Lease form or
forms
II
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be
paid to Mr John Pestle and Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt &
Howlett L L P is hereby fixed not to exceed $240 00 per
hour for a total amount not to exceed $4,000 00
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
Adopted this ~_~)day o
1996
APPROVED
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CITY OF FORT WORTH