HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4326-07-2014 I
A Resolution
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NO. 4326-07-2014
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
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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 4
Project has been approximately $1,500,000.00; and
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WHEREAS, the subject project is still pending and it is estimated that an
additional amount of approximately $100,000.00 beyond the current authorized
$1,500,000.00 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 j
Cantey Hanger, LLP as outside counsel in the Alliance Airport Runway Extension
Project is hereby increased from $1,500,000.00 to an amount not to exceed
$1,600,000.00.
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Adopted thisl5th day of July, 2014.
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Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL-?ACTION =A�pr_.oved,on.7/15/20:1.4;-_Resolu# of n No ;4326 07 2014 ..
DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18243
LOG NAME: 12AFW CANTEYHANGER AMEND7
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing an Increase of$100,000.00 in 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 Not to Exceed $1,600,000.00 (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 7)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing a $100,000.00 increase j
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 not to exceed
$1,600,000.00 to complete the acquisitions of these properties.
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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. This is the seventh '
amendment to the initial contract for legal services. (Resolution Nos. 4046-12-2011, 4070-03-2012, 4099-
07-2012, 4128-09-2012, 4147-11-2012 and 4215-07-2013).
The original scope of the project was for the purchase of 63 parcels of land needed for the 12 mile I
relocation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad. There have been many unanticipated i
title issues that have required additional legal work to clear titles for these acquisitions. In addition,
changes to the design of the relocation of the rail created the need to purchase additional land, which
resulted in additional negotiations with landowners. This was also the case with utility relocations that
needed to be completed prior to the relocation. There was a blanket easement found on about 50 of the
needed parcels and locating the owners included in this easement required much research due to the fact
that some owners had relocated to other areas. Condemnation of some of the parcels also created the
need for additional funds.
Only two parcels remain to be acquired. Both of these parcels are in litigation now. We are requesting
this amendment to increase the compensation to be paid to S.G. Johndroe, III and the law firm Cantey
Hanger, LLP, by $100,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $1,600,000.00 to complete the acquisitions
of these properties.
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All costs for Mr. Johndroe's work will be covered by grant funds made available from the Federal Aviation
Administration.
This is for services in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION: I
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the funds are available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Airport Grants Fund.
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FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR14 539120 055218517300 $100,000.00 i
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CERTIFICATIONS:
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating_Department Head: Bill Welstead (5402)
Christopher B. Mosley (7603)
Additional Information Contact: James Burris (5403)
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