HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0026) M&C 21-0338 (2)City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/18/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0338
LOG NAME: 12GASLAWCOUNSEL
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt the Attached Resolution Authorizing Employment of Todd Spake and Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP as Outside Legal Counsel for
Assistance to the City Attorney's Office Related to the City's Mineral Interests and Gas Leases
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing employment of Todd Spake and Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP as
outside legal counsel for assistance to the City Attorney's Office related to the City's mineral interests and gas leases.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth owns the mineral rights to multiple properties and is a party to various gas leases. On occasion, the ownership of these
mineral interests and the leases thereon necessitate legal review of issues, document review or drafting, amendment to the leases, and other legal
matters. Therefore, it is necessary to hire outside legal counsel with oil and gas law expertise to assist the City Attorney's Office in assuring that
the City's handling of mineral issues comply with the complexities of existing law. Pursuant to Chapter VI, Section 3, of the City Charter, the City
Council must approve the hiring of outside counsel. Todd Spake and other attorneys at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP have extensive expertise
representing entities in oil and gas law matters, and the City Attorney's Office recommends the City Council approve their hiring in an amount not
to exceed $11,500.00.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the recommendations, funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated,
of the General Fund and that, prior to an expenditure being made, the Property Management Department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. ALL ACMs 6222
Originating Business Unit Head: Sarah Fullenwider 7623
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Fullenwider 7623
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