HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4070-03-2012A Resolution
NO. 4070 -03 -2012
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 firm Cantey
Hanger, LLP as outside counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project has been
approximately $300,000.00; 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 $300,000.00 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 $300,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.
ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 2012.
ATTEST: , r4-x�
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Theodore P. Gorski, Jr., Assistant City Attorney
ORT WORTH
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 3/20/2012 - Resolution No. 4070 -03 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25498
LOG NAME: 55ADDL LEGAL COUNSEL AMD 2
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing an 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 $500,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached 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
$500,000.00.
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 (City)
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 and by
adoption of M &C C -25322 and Resolution No. 4046 -12 -2011, the City Council approved an increase of
$200,000.00.
To date, S.G. Johndroe, III and the law firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, have billed the City $326,841.05 for their
services. Additional parcels remain to be acquired for the Project and it is anticipated that in addition to
the $300,000.00 previously authorized by the City Council, $200,000.00 will be needed to complete the
acquisitions. The increase in anticipated services results from (1) difficulty in determining if the City's
power to condemn to relocate pipelines and other easements can be used for certain gas pipelines and
road easements and (2) from several bankruptcies on parcels in the Payton Place residential subdivision
leading to seeking permission of the Bankruptcy Court to condemn the debtors' land. 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 be increased to an amount not
to exceed $500,000.00. 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 Airports Grant Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account /Centers
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
GR14 539120 055218517300 $200,000.00
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (6122)
Bill Welstead (5402)
Aya Ealy (5406)
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