HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4140-10-2012A Resolution
NO. 4140 -10 -2012
A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO
DWIGHT A. SHUPE AND THE LAW FIRM OF SHUPE, VENTURA,
LINDELOW & OLSON, PLLC, 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 Dwight A. Shupe and the law firm of Shupe,
Ventura, Lindelow & Olson, PLLC as outside counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project
has been approximately $30,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the subject project is still pending and it is estimated that an additional amount of
approximately $30,000.00 beyond the current authorized $30,000.00 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 Dwight A. Shupe and the law firm of Shupe,
Ventura, Lindelow & Olson, PLLC as outside counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project
is hereby increased from $30,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of October, 2012.
ATTEST BY:
Mary J.
APP VED AS TO FORM EGALIT
Theodore P. Gorski, Jr.
Assistant City Attorney
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/23/2012 - Resolution No. 4140 -10 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25940
LOG NAME: 55AFW SHUPEAMND1
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Increase in the Amount of $30,000.00 to the Maximum Amount to be Paid
to Dwight A. Shupe and the Law Firm of Shupe, Ventura, Lindelow & Olson, PLLC, as Outside Counsel in
the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project, Thereby Increasing the Maximum Amount to $60,000.00
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the maximum amount to
be paid to Dwight A. Shupe and the Law Firm of Shupe, Ventura, Lindelow & Olson, PLLC, as outside
counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project, thereby increasing the maximum amount to
$60,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
By adoption of M &C G -16877 and Resolution No. 3872 -04 -2010 on April 6, 2010, the City Council
approved Dwight A. Shupe and the Law Firm of Shupe, Ventura, Lindelow & Olson, PLLC, as legal
counsel to assist the City of Fort Worth in the acquisition of properties needed for the Alliance Airport
Runway Extension Project and authorized payment to, Dwight A. Shupe and the Law Firm of Shupe,
Ventura, Lindelow & Olson, PLLC, for their services in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
To date, Dwight A. Shupe and the Law Firm of Shupe, Ventura, Lindelow & Olson, PLLC, have billed the
City $24,841.00 for their services. Additional parcels remain to be acquired for the Project and it is
estimated that in addition to the $30,000.00 previously authorized by the City Council, $30,000.00 will be
needed to complete the acquisitions.
The increase in anticipated services results from the anticipated review and drafting of closing documents
needed to complete the Project. Accordingly, it is recommended by the City Attorney that the total amount
authorized to be paid to Dwight A. Shupe and the Law Firm of Shupe, Ventura, Lindelow & Olson, PLLC,
for their services be increased to the amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
Funding will be provided from Federal Aviation Administration grant funding.
This is for services in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
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
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
GR14 539120 055218339300 $30.000.00
Fernando Costa (6122)
Bill Welstead (5402)
James Burris (5403)
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