HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4099-10-2012A Resolution
NO. 4099 -07 -2012
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 $500,000.00; 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
$500,000.00 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 $500,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $700,000.00.
Adopted this 10'h day of July, 2012.
ATTEST:
By: o�~�
Mary Kayser, Cit e eta y
FORTAWTH
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/10/2012 - Resolution No. 4099 -07 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25698
LOG NAME: 55AFW ADDL LEGAL COUNSEL AMD 3 (00960)
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 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $700,000.00 (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 for a total amount not to exceed $700,000.00.
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 Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project (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. Also by adoption of M &C C -25498 and Resolution
No. 4070 -03 -2012, the City Council approved an increase of $200,000.00 for a total of $500,000.00.
To date, S.G. Johndroe, III and the law firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, have billed the City $556,977.70 for their
services. Additional parcels remain to be acquired for the Project and it is estimated that in addition to the
$500,000.00 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, (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 and (3) the addition of parcels needed to
complete the Project.
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 $700,000.00. The costs will be covered by grant funds made
available from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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
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budget, as appropriated, of the Airports Grant Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
GR14 539120 055218451300
Fernando Costa (6122)
Bill Welstead (5405)
Aya Ealy (5406)
$200,000.00
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