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WHEREAS, the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, acting collectively
as "Railtran", in conjunction with their respective
transit agencies, DART and THE T, are negotiating with
the Union Pacific Railroad, concerning modifications to
an operating rights agreement the Union Pacific has with
the Cities for the Railtran Corridor; and
WHEREAS, certain modifications or .agreements are necessary in
order to provide the best opportunity for passenger
service on the Railtran corridor; and
WHEREAS, agreement with other users of the Railtran corridor may
also be necessary; and
WHEREAS, specialized knowledge of the railroad industry and
applicable laws is needed to protect the Cities'
interest; and
WHEREAS, in order to conclude these complex negotiations it is
necessary to authorize a supplemental agreement to the
agreement with outside legal counsel and rail consultant;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE TT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign
a supplement to the professional services contract with the law
firm of Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz, in conjunction with the con-
sulting firm of Mercer Management Consulting (formerly Temple,
Barker & Sloane, Inc.), as special legal counsel and rail consul-
tant, respectively, for the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth in the
negotiation of Railtran-related contracts for an amount not to
exceed $302,500 following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
The authorized amount includes a subcontract with the law firm of
Walker & Satterthwaite for additional legal services in an amount
not to exceed $27,500.
SECTION 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately
from and after its passage in accordance with the provisions of the
Charter of the City of Fort Worth, and it is a~ -.ordingly. so
resolved. ~~~~~~' ~'~'~
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