HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4147-11-2012A Resolution
NO. 4147-11-2012
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO S.G. JOHNI)ROE,
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 $900,000.00; 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
$900,000.00 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 $900,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $1,100,000.00.
Adopted this 12'h day of November, 2012.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11412/2012 - Resolution No. 4147 -11 -2012
DATE: Monday, November 12, 2012
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REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25970
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Increase in the Amount of $200,000.00 to the Maximum Amount to be
Paid to S.G. Johndroe, III and the Law Firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, as Outside Counsel for Legal Matters
Related to the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project for a Total Amount of $1,100,000.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing an increase in the
amount of $200,000.00 to the maximum amount to be paid to S.G. Johndroe, III and the law firm Cantey
Hanger, LLP, as outside legal counsel for the Alliance Airport Runway Extension Project for a total amount
of $1,100,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
By adoption of Mayor and Council Communication (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 appropriated the amount of $100,000.00 for that purpose. Because of the numerous
issues that must be addressed and the complexity of those issues, it has been necessary to increase the
scope of services of S.G. Johndroe, III and the law firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, which has required
subsequent increases in the maximum compensation for the firm in an aggregate amount of $900,000.00
(Resolution Nos. 4046 -12 -2011, 4070 -03 -2012, 4099 -07 -2012 and 4128 -09- 2012).
Adoption of this Resolution will increase the amount of compensation to be paid to S.G. Johndroe, II I and
the law firm Cantey Hanger, LLP, in the amount of $200,000.00 for a total amount of $1,100,000.00. All of
these 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
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
GR14 539120 055218517300
Fernando Costa (6122)
Bill Welsted (5402)
Ted Gorski (7627)
James Burris (5403)
$200,000.00
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