HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3955-12-2010 A Resolution
NO. 3955-12-2010
APPOINTING TOM HIGGINS AS CITY MANAGER,
IN AN INTERIM CAPACITY
WHEREAS, Dale Fisseler, the City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, has announced his
retirement, effective January 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Fort Worth provides that "[i]n case of the absence
... of the city manager, the council may designate some qualified person to perform the duties of the
office"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to designate Deputy City Manager Tom Higgins as the
City Manager in an interim capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS,
That the City Council hereby appoints Deputy City Manager Tom Higgins to serve as the City
Manager of the City of Fort Worth, in an interim capacity, to be effective 12:01 a.m. on January 1,
2011; and
That with this appointment Tom Higgins, as Interim City Manager, shall have full authority to
make management decisions and take all actions authorized by City Charter, the Code of the City of
Fort Worth, City Ordinances and all other applicable law for the City Manager of the City of Fort
Worth; and
That Tom Higgins shall fulfill these duties until the City completes a selection process for City
Manager and names a successor to City Manager Dale Fisseler.
Adopted this 14th day of December, 2010.
APPROVED
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL
DEC 14 2010
Marty Hendrix, City Secre ry Ct
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