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Council approves hiring outside counsel to advise on industrial-district and annexation matters
Summary
Council authorized up to $25,000 to engage I Kelly LLP (attorney Hyde) as legal consultant on industrial-district negotiations and annexation planning; council expects cost sharing with partner cities but discussed reimbursement risks if partners decline.
The council approved a resolution authorizing engagement of outside legal counsel to assist with matters related to the industrial district and possible annexation.
Council approved Resolution No. 1017 to engage I Kelly LLP (referred to in discussion as the "Hyde" firm) for up to $25,000 for the City's share, with the understanding staff will seek reimbursement from two partner cities in the industrial-district agreement. Council members discussed procurement and reimbursement logistics and asked whether partner cities had put commitments in writing; staff said partners' councils will consider the matter and that an amended engagement could be tailored if one partner declines. One council member stressed the strategic value of having an annexation plan ready given uncertainty in the Texas Legislature.
The mayor announced the motion carried after a motion and second; the resolution was approved by voice vote.
