HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5513-12-2021 A Resolution
NO. 5513-12-2021
INCREASING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO
BICKERSTAFF,HEATH,DELGADO,ACOSTA LLP AS OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL,
TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000.00, FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE
CITY IN CONNECTION WITH REDISTRICTING
WHEREAS on March 9, 2021, by M&C 21-0171, City Council adopted a
Resolution authorizing the employment of Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta LLP
as outside legal counsel with redistricting expertise to assist the City Attorney's Office
in assuring that the City's redistricting efforts comply with all federal law, for a
maximum amount of $35,000.00; and
WHEREAS on October 19, 2021, by Resolution 5488-10-2021, City Council
amended its procedures for redrawing district boundaries to incorporate the
reactivated and reappointed Task Force to review and select submitted maps, which
will necessitate additional legal input and review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
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That the compensation to be paid to Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta LLP for
their services is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00.
Adopted this 141h day of December 2021.
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By: Jannette S,Goodall(Dec 16,202107:15 CST) `;' :O�
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