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A RESOLUTION
NO. 4426-03-2015
AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF JOHN ALLEN CHALK,
SR., AND THE LAW FIRM OF WHITAKER, CHALK, i
SWINDLE & SCHWARTZ, PLLC, AS OUTSIDE COUNSEL
FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE +
MULTIPURPOSE ARENA AND SUPPORT FACILITIES
PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF COUNSEL i
FEES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEES $50,000.00
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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has received necessary funding for the
Multipurpose Arena and Support Facilities Project;
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WHEREAS, due to the speed in which the City must move, the complex
nature of the acquisition, and the importance of the Project, it is necessary to
retain outside counsel to assist the City Attorney in representing the City in i
acquiring property through eminent domain.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City is authorized to retain John Allen Chalk, Sr., and the law 1
firm of Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC, as outside
counsel under Chapter VI, Section 3 of the City Charter, for legal j
services related to acquiring property through eminent domain for the
Multipurpose Arena and Support Facilities Project; and
2. The City is authorized to pay counsel fees to John Allen Chalk, Sr., j
and the law firm of Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC, in
an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
`' CO.UNCIL.ACTION A�pro�ed on'3/17/2015 =�Resolution�_No: 4426 03=201.5.
DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27222
LOG NAME: 12RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL FOR ARENA CONDEMNATION {
SUBJECT: I
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Employment of John Allen Chalk, Sr., and the Law Firm of Whitaker, Chalk,
Swindle &Schwartz, PLLC, as Outside Counsel for Legal Services Related to the Multipurpose Arena and
Support Facilities Project and Authorizing Payment of Counsel Fees in an Amount Not to Exceed
$50,000.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the employment of John I
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Allen Chalk, Sr., and the law firm of Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC, as outside counsel
under Chapter VI, Section 3, of the City Charter for legal services related to the condemnation of property
for the Multipurpose Arena and Support Facilities Project and authorizing payment of counsel fees in an
amount not to exceed $50,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
In November 2014, the Fort Worth citizenry approved funding for the Multipurpose Arena and Support j
Facilities Project in the Cultural District. This project necessitates the institution of an eminent domain
action to acquire needed property. The speed in which the City must move, the complex nature of the
acquisition and the importance of the project requires additional Counsel to assist in completing the
acquisitions in a timely manner. The City Attorney and the City Manager have decided that because of
the extraordinary importance of this project, it is necessary to retain outside legal counsel with knowledge
and experience in eminent domain matters. John Allen Chalk, Sr., and the law firm Whitaker Chalk
Swindle & Schwartz, PLLC, are well recognized for their knowledge and expertise in eminent domain i
matters. These costs will be covered as a project cost from funds that have been previously allocated
under Mayor and Council Communication G-18388. j
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Culture and Tourism Fund includes supplemental appropriations of$200,000.00 for Other Contractual
Services related to the new Multipurpose Arena and facilities. To date none of these funds have been
expended. Upon approval of this recommendation, the Financial Management Services Director certifies
that funds are available within the existing appropriations for these expenditures.
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FUND CENTERS: I
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG04 531200 0246050 $50,000.00
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manag by:
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Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Christopher B. Mosley (7603)
Additional Information Contact:
Teresa Johnson (7604)
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