HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4046-11-2011A Resolution
NO. 4046 -12 -2011
A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO
S.G. JOHNDROE, III AND THE LAW FIRM CANTEY
HANGER, LLP AS OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN THE ALLIANCE
AIRPORT RUNWAY EXTENSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, The City of Fort Worth has received necessary funding to improve Alliance Airport by
extending the runway and taxiways;
WHEREAS, to date, the cost of legal services by S.G. Johndroe, III and the law firth Cantey
Hanger, LLP as outside counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project has
been $80,090.82; and
WHEREAS, the subject project is still pending and it is estimated that an additional amount of
approximately $200,000.00 beyond the current authorized $100,000.00 will be needed for
the legal services necessary to bring this project to a successful conclusion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the compensation authorized to be paid to S.G. Johndroe, III and the law firm Cantey
Hanger, LLP as outside counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project is hereby increased
from $100,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 2011.
ATTEST:
By: YP
Ronald P. Gonzales, Assis nt City Secretary
ORT WORT
111
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/6/2011 - Resolution No. 4046 -12 -2011
DATE: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25322
LOG NAME: 55AFW ADDL LEGAL COUNSEL AMD 1
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Increase of $200,000.00 in the Maximum Amount to be Paid to S.G.
Johndroe, III and the Law Firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, as Outside Counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway
Extension Project to an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the maximum amount to
be paid to S.G. Johndroe, III and the law firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, as outside counsel in the Alliance
Airport Runway Extension Project to be increased to an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
By adoption of M &C C -25088 and Resolution No. 4015 -08 -0211, the City Council approved S.G.
Johndroe, III and the law firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, as legal counsel to assist the City of Fort Worth in the
acquisition of properties needed for the Project and authorized payment to S.G. Johndroe, III and the law
firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, for their services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
To date, S.G. Johndroe, III and the law firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, have billed the City $80,090.82 for their
services. Additional parcels remain to be acquired for the Project and it is anticipated that in addition to
the $100,000.00 originally authorized by the City Council, an additional $200,000.00 will be needed to
complete the acquisitions. Accordingly, it is recommended by the City Attorney and the Finance Division
that the total amount authorized to be paid to S.G. Johndroe, III and the law firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, for
their services to be increased to an amount not to exceed $300,000.00. The costs will be covered by grant
funds made available from the Federal Aviation Administration.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the funds are available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Airport Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
FROM Fund /Account /Centers
GR14 539120 055218517300 $200,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Oriainatina Department Head: Kent Penney (5403)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (5406)
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