HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 816 RESOLUTION FILE NO.
A Resolution
WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted on June 30, 1981, pur-
suant to M&C G-5029, the City Council authorized the employ-
ment of Vinson and Elkins as outside counsel to assist the
City Attorney in connection with the water matters pending
before the Texas Water Commission involving the City of
Arlington, Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement
District No . 1 and the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, by M&C 'G-5029, the City Council authorized the
appropriation of $50, 000 to be used to employ the law firm
of Vinson and Elkins in connection with such matters ; and
WHEREAS, such matters are still pending before the
Texas Water Commission, and additional funds of $50, 000 are
necessary to continue the employment of Vinson . and Elkins
to assist the City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, potential financial commitments by the City in
its sanitary sewage system are of such extraordinary impor-
tance and magnitude that it is desirable to employ Vinson
and Elkins for additional legal assistance and guidance with
respect to operation and future expansion of the City' s san-
itary sewage system, including contractual obligations of
the City; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the cost of such addi-
tional legal services will not exceed $50, 000;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH:
SECTION 1
That Vinson and Elkins continue to be retained to
assist the City Attorney in connection with water matters
now pending before the Texas Water Commission involving the
City of Arlington, Tarrant County Water Control and Improve-
ment District No. 1 and the City of Fort Worth; and that the
compensation to be allowed such extra counsel be increased
by $50, 000.
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SECTION 2
That Vin son and Elkins be retained for additional
legal assistance and guidance with respect to operation and
future expansion of the City' s sanitary sewage system,
including contractual obligations of the City; and that the
compensation to be allowed such extra counsel be fixed in an
amount not to exceed $50, 000.
SECTION 3
That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from
and after its passage .
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