Legislation Details

File #: 12-0028    Version: 1 Name: Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Files and Consulting Services from Vinson & Elkins LLP to Bracewell & Giuliani LLP (Addendum to Agenda)
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/19/2012 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/23/2012 Final action: 1/23/2012
Title: Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Files and Consulting Services from Vinson & Elkins LLP to Bracewell & Giuliani LLP (Addendum to Agenda)
Sponsors: Clayton Chandler
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Letter
Title
Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Files and Consulting Services from Vinson & Elkins LLP to Bracewell & Giuliani LLP (Addendum to Agenda)
 
Requested Action
Council to approve resolution.
 
Recommendation
Council to approve resolution.
 
Description/History
Vinson & Elkins LLP is the current City of Mansfield's "Bond Counsel".  The public finance partners of Vinson & Elkins LLP and their attorneys are leaving the firm to join Bracewell & Giuliani LLP.
 
Justification
The City of Mansfield desires to maintain the excellent relationship which it has with the attorneys that have handled the city's bond consultation projects.
 
Funding Source
N/A
 
Prepared By
Clayton W. Chandler, City Manager