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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, the Cities have previously contracted with the law firm
of Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz to provide legal services
in connection with these negotiations; and
WHEREAS, it is now proposed that Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz enter
into a subcontract for certain legal services connected
with the negotiations; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the law firm of Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz is
hereby authorized to subcontract with the law firm of Ronquillo,
Quintanilla & DeWolf, P.C., for assistance in the negotiation of
Railtran-related contracts for an amount not to exceed $27-,500.00.
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 accordingly so
resolved. ~
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF FORT. WORTH