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A RESOLUTION
No. 6167-09-2025
AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF THE LAW FIRM OF WINSTEAD
LLC AS OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR FEDERAL FUNDING ISSUES
WHEREAS, from time to time the City of Fort Worth (City) is in need of short-term
assistance on legal issues regarding federal funding issues for which it is necessary to seek outside
legal counsel with expertise in fiscal law;
WHEREAS, City desires that the law firm of Winstead LLC be retained to assist and
represent the City in federal funding issues where such outside legal counsel is needed;
WHEREAS, the law firm of Winstead LLC possesses the required knowledge and
expertise to assist the City with its federal funding issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
The City is authorized to retain the law firm of Winstead LLC as outside legal counsel pursuant to
Chapter VI, §3 of the City Charter, for legal services related to federal funding issues, in an amount
up to $100,000.00.
Adopted this 30 day of September 2025.
ATTEST:
By:
Jannette S.Goodall, City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/30/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0916
LOG NAME: 12WINSTEADFEDERALFUNDINGISSUES
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt Resolution Retaining the Law Firm of Winstead, LLC, in an Amount Up to $100,000.00, as Outside Counsel for Federal Funding
Issues
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the retention of the law firm of Winstead, LLC, in an amount up to
$100,000.00 as outside legal counsel to assist and represent the City in federal funding issues.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City) requires assistance on legal matters related to federal funding, for which it is necessary to seek outside legal counsel.
The City desires to retain the law firm of Winstead LLC to assist and represent the City in federal funding matters where such outside legal counsel
is needed.
Due to the need for a quick turnaround, Winstead LLC provided legal assistance in advance of this Mayor and Council Communication, and this
request for approval is for both legal work already accomplished as well as authorization to utilize Winstead LLC in the future if any additional
assistance is needed in the dynamic changing legal landscape of federal funding.
Therefore, legal fees are requested in an amount up to $100,000.00, for both incurred legal fees and potential future legal fees.
Funding is budgeted in the Risk Financing Fund for the Human Resources Department.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation funds are available in the current operating budget, as
previously appropriated, and upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget by the City Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year
2026 Operating Budget, as appropriated, in the Risk Financing Fund. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Human Resources
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: ALL ACMs 6122
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Leann Guzman 8973
Additional Information Contact: Leann Guzman 8973