june 15, 2016 board of directors meeting
TRANSCRIPT
Board of Directors Meeting
Bastrop
June 15 2016
Texas City Attorneys Association
Agenda
TCAA Board of Directors
Wednesday June 15 2016
Lost Pines Resort ndash Bastrop
400 pm
1 Consider the minutes from the February 12 2016 Board meeting
2 TCAA June 15-17 2016 Summer Conference final program
including attendee list and Galen SparksSusan Rocha and
Outstanding Mentor Award winners
3 Authorize staff to prepare TCAA Fall Conference in Austin
scheduled for October 6 2016
4 Future Spring mini-conferences Recorded Riley Fletcher Seminar
option during 2017 session
5 Adopt TCAA budget for fiscal year 2016-2017
6 Vote to submit Larry Schenk honorary membership to the members at
tomorrowrsquos business meeting to surprise him
7 Next TCAA Board meeting to be held at 600 pm on October 5
2016 at Italic restaurant in Austin located at 123 W 6th Street
8 Other business
9 Adjourn
TCAA
Board of Directors
2015-2016
President Kathryn H Davis
City Attorney
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540
254-501-7710 office
254-634-8399 fax
kdaviscikilleentxus
First Vice President Karen Horner
First Assistant City Attorney
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522
281-422-8281 office
281-420-6586
karenhornerbaytownorg
Second Vice President Dottie Palumbo
Bojorquez Law Firm
12325 Hymeadow Drive
Austin TX 78750
512-250-0411 office
512-250-0749 fax
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Recorder Sylvia Firth
City Attorney
2 Civic Center Plz 10th Fl
El Paso Texas 79901-1153
915 541-4656 office
915 541-4760 fax
FirthSBelpasotexasgov
Directors Paige Mims
City Attorney
PO Box 860358
Plano TX 75086-0358
(972) 941-5235 office
(972) 424-0099 fax
paigemplanogov
Alan Bojorquez
Bojorquez Law Firm
12325 Hymeadow Drive
Austin TX 78750
512-250-0411 office
512-250-0749 fax
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Ron Stutes
Potter Minton
110 N College
500 Plaza Tower
Tyler TX 78702
903-597-8311 office
903-593-0846 fax
ronstutespottermintoncom
Kuruvilla Oommen
Deputy City Attorney
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060
972-721-4825 office
972-721-2750 fax
koommencityofirvingorg
Slater Elza
Underwood Law Firm
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105
806-379-0347 office
806-242-0526 fax
SlaterElzauwlawcom
Past President Karen Kennard
Former City Attorney
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767
512-974-2177 office
512-974-2894 fax
Karenkennardciaustintxus
TML Board Representative Kevin Laughlin
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp
Smith
1800 Ross Tower
500 N Akard St
Dallas TX 75201
214-965-9900 office
214-965-0010 fax
klaughlinnjdhscom
TAB
1
Minutes
TCAA Board of Directors
Friday February 12 2016 ndash Texas Municipal Center Austin
Board President Kathy Davis called the meeting to order at 1230 pm
Board members present Board members present by conference call
Slater Elza Ron Stutes
Alan Bojorquez Sylvia Firth
Kathy Davis
Paige Mims
Kuruvilla Oommen
Board members absent
Dottie Palumbo
Marcus Norris
Board members absent
Karen Horner
TML staff present
Scott Houston
Heather Lockhart
Heather Ford
1 Consider the minutes from the September 23 2015 board meeting
Motion by Dottie Palumbo was made and seconded by Kuruvilla Oommen to
approve the minutes and the minutes were unanimously approved
2 PID Summit update
Scott Houston and Alan Bojorquez updated the board on the upcoming PID Summit
which will take place at the Texas Municipal Center on February 19 2016 Attendance
should be around 40 attorneys TCAA will provide Heather Ford to help staff the
conference will purchase lunch and refreshments for the attendees and will host the
papers on the TCAA website Kathy Davis suggested that in the future similar ideas
have more structure to allow for board input and adequately direct TCAA staff in
implementation including proper reimbursement to TML for TCAA staff time KO
requested that the issue be brought forth again at the next board meeting to further
discuss with Kathy and others concurring that future topic specific seminars might make
sense
3 Paralegallaw clerk membership constitutional amendment
Motion by Paige Mims was made and seconded by Dottie Palumbo to send the resolution
to the membership at the 2016 summer conference after amending Section 4 between
ldquoTexasrdquo and ldquowhordquo by adding ldquowho is employed by an active associate or honorary
member andrdquo The motion passed unanimously and the board-approved resolution is
attached to these minutes
4 Approve 2016-2017 TML affiliate services agreement
A motion was made by Kevin Laughlin and seconded by Slater Elza to approve the
agreement and the motion was unanimously adopted
5 Approve program for 2016 Summer Conference in Bastrop
A motion was made by Dottie and seconded by KO to approve the program with some
minor changes and to direct staff to implement it and the motion was unanimously
adopted
6 Other business
Dottie mentioned password protecting the TCAA website After discussion the
consensus was to do nothing at this time
7 Adjourn
The next TCAA Board meeting to be held in Bastrop at 400 pm on June 15 2016
A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE TEXAS CITY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION
AS IT RELATES TO PARALEGAL AND LAW CLERK MEMBERSHIPS
WHEREAS the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) Constitution provides that the
ldquopurpose of this association shall be the general improvement of municipal law administrationrdquo
and
WHEREAS the constitution also provides that the purpose be furthered by the following means
(1) encouraging the cooperation of city attorneys in the practical study of all municipal legal
problems and (2) the holding of annual and semi-annual meetings for the discussion of legal and
other questions affecting municipal government and (3) the practical study of legislation court
decisions and administrative rulings relating to the public interest of municipal corporations and
WHEREAS until the adoption of this resolution the membership classes under Article III of the
constitution all require that a member be duly licensed to practice law in Texas and
WHEREAS paralegals who assist municipal attorneys most definitively do so in the interests of
the general improvement of municipal law administration and
WHEREA law clerks who assist municipal attorneys do so as well and
WHEREAS the TCAA board of directors on February 12 2016 unanimously approved the
submission to the membership of an amendment to the TCAA Constitution to authorize new
membership classes in the association for paralegals and law clerks who assist municipal
lawyers
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
1 Article III of the TCAA Constitution be amended by amending Section 1 and adding new
Sections 4 and 5 to read as follows
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 The members of this association shall be active associate and honorary
paralegal and law clerk (student)
Section 2 Active Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this State
who have been duly elected or appointed to the office of city attorney or
assistant city attorney of a city town or village which is an active member
of the Texas Municipal League shall be eligible for membership in the
association
Section 2a Associate Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this
State who is interested in the representation of municipalities and the
general improvement of municipal law practice and the purpose of the
Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 3 Honorary Members - Honorary members shall be chosen because of
distinguished service in the field of municipal law They shall pay no dues
hold no office nor vote and no person who is eligible for active
membership in the association shall be chosen as an honorary member
They shall be proposed by at least five (5) active members and shall be
elected only upon unanimous recommendation of the executive committee
and a majority vote of the members present at any annual or semi-annual
meeting of the association An election of an honorary member shall be
cancelled if not accepted within six (6) months after the candidate has
received notice of his election
Section 4 Paralegal Members - Any person who meets the definition of ldquoparalegalrdquo
as promulgated by the State Bar of Texas who is employed by an active
associate or honorary member and who is interested in the representation
of municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice
and the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 5 Law Clerk (Student) Members - Any person who is enrolled at an
accredited law school who is interested in the representation of
municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice and
the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
2 The dues for paralegal and law clerk (student) member classes shall be the same as those
for the lowest class of active members (currently $40 annually for assistant city
attorneys)
PASSED AND APPROVED by the TCAA membership this 16th
day of June 2016 at Bastrop
Texas
APPROVED
______________________________
Kathy Davis
ATTEST President
__________________________________
Scott Houston
General Counsel
TAB
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SPEAKER AGENDA
Texas City Attorneys Association
Summer Conference ndash Hyatt Lost Pines Resort - June 15-17 2016 13 Hours MCLE Credit Including 2 Ethics Hours
Wednesday June 15 (3 hours)
1230 - 400 pm Registration and Refreshments
100 - 130 pm Federal Environmental Rules Update Rebecca Andrews Best Best amp
Krieger San Diego CA (5 hour)
130 - 200 pm HB 1295 Contracts Disclosure Christy Drake-Adams Texas Municipal
League Austin (5 hour)
200 - 230 pm Licensed Carry Update Scott Houston Texas City Attorneys Association
Austin (5 hour)
230 - 300 pm Social Media Legal Issues Update Jennifer Richie City Attorney Waco
(5 hour)
300 - 330 pm Employment Policies and Procedures Update Marcus Norris Underwood
Law Firm Amarillo (5 hour)
330 - 400 pm Charter Review Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler (5 hour)
400 - 530 pm TCAA Board of Directors Meeting
530 - 830 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner at Lost Pines hosted by Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta LLP and McCreary Veselka Bragg amp Allen PC
600 - 700 pm Photos with the Alpacas Yogi and Boo Boo LBJ Pavilion
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has Camp Hyatt every day and night for a fee
Thursday June 16 (65 hours)
730 am Registration and Attendee Breakfast hosted by Linebarger Goggan Blair amp
Sampson LLP
800 - 845 am Opening Remarks Kathy Davis City Attorney Killeen and TCAA
President Jo Christy Brown City Attorney Bastrop
Awards Presentations
845 - 915 am Privacy and Data Security Issues for Cities Lisa Mares Brown amp
Hofmeister Richardson (5 hour)
Page 2 of 3
915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
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Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
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Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
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First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
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4
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karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Agenda
TCAA Board of Directors
Wednesday June 15 2016
Lost Pines Resort ndash Bastrop
400 pm
1 Consider the minutes from the February 12 2016 Board meeting
2 TCAA June 15-17 2016 Summer Conference final program
including attendee list and Galen SparksSusan Rocha and
Outstanding Mentor Award winners
3 Authorize staff to prepare TCAA Fall Conference in Austin
scheduled for October 6 2016
4 Future Spring mini-conferences Recorded Riley Fletcher Seminar
option during 2017 session
5 Adopt TCAA budget for fiscal year 2016-2017
6 Vote to submit Larry Schenk honorary membership to the members at
tomorrowrsquos business meeting to surprise him
7 Next TCAA Board meeting to be held at 600 pm on October 5
2016 at Italic restaurant in Austin located at 123 W 6th Street
8 Other business
9 Adjourn
TCAA
Board of Directors
2015-2016
President Kathryn H Davis
City Attorney
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540
254-501-7710 office
254-634-8399 fax
kdaviscikilleentxus
First Vice President Karen Horner
First Assistant City Attorney
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522
281-422-8281 office
281-420-6586
karenhornerbaytownorg
Second Vice President Dottie Palumbo
Bojorquez Law Firm
12325 Hymeadow Drive
Austin TX 78750
512-250-0411 office
512-250-0749 fax
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Recorder Sylvia Firth
City Attorney
2 Civic Center Plz 10th Fl
El Paso Texas 79901-1153
915 541-4656 office
915 541-4760 fax
FirthSBelpasotexasgov
Directors Paige Mims
City Attorney
PO Box 860358
Plano TX 75086-0358
(972) 941-5235 office
(972) 424-0099 fax
paigemplanogov
Alan Bojorquez
Bojorquez Law Firm
12325 Hymeadow Drive
Austin TX 78750
512-250-0411 office
512-250-0749 fax
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Ron Stutes
Potter Minton
110 N College
500 Plaza Tower
Tyler TX 78702
903-597-8311 office
903-593-0846 fax
ronstutespottermintoncom
Kuruvilla Oommen
Deputy City Attorney
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060
972-721-4825 office
972-721-2750 fax
koommencityofirvingorg
Slater Elza
Underwood Law Firm
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105
806-379-0347 office
806-242-0526 fax
SlaterElzauwlawcom
Past President Karen Kennard
Former City Attorney
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767
512-974-2177 office
512-974-2894 fax
Karenkennardciaustintxus
TML Board Representative Kevin Laughlin
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp
Smith
1800 Ross Tower
500 N Akard St
Dallas TX 75201
214-965-9900 office
214-965-0010 fax
klaughlinnjdhscom
TAB
1
Minutes
TCAA Board of Directors
Friday February 12 2016 ndash Texas Municipal Center Austin
Board President Kathy Davis called the meeting to order at 1230 pm
Board members present Board members present by conference call
Slater Elza Ron Stutes
Alan Bojorquez Sylvia Firth
Kathy Davis
Paige Mims
Kuruvilla Oommen
Board members absent
Dottie Palumbo
Marcus Norris
Board members absent
Karen Horner
TML staff present
Scott Houston
Heather Lockhart
Heather Ford
1 Consider the minutes from the September 23 2015 board meeting
Motion by Dottie Palumbo was made and seconded by Kuruvilla Oommen to
approve the minutes and the minutes were unanimously approved
2 PID Summit update
Scott Houston and Alan Bojorquez updated the board on the upcoming PID Summit
which will take place at the Texas Municipal Center on February 19 2016 Attendance
should be around 40 attorneys TCAA will provide Heather Ford to help staff the
conference will purchase lunch and refreshments for the attendees and will host the
papers on the TCAA website Kathy Davis suggested that in the future similar ideas
have more structure to allow for board input and adequately direct TCAA staff in
implementation including proper reimbursement to TML for TCAA staff time KO
requested that the issue be brought forth again at the next board meeting to further
discuss with Kathy and others concurring that future topic specific seminars might make
sense
3 Paralegallaw clerk membership constitutional amendment
Motion by Paige Mims was made and seconded by Dottie Palumbo to send the resolution
to the membership at the 2016 summer conference after amending Section 4 between
ldquoTexasrdquo and ldquowhordquo by adding ldquowho is employed by an active associate or honorary
member andrdquo The motion passed unanimously and the board-approved resolution is
attached to these minutes
4 Approve 2016-2017 TML affiliate services agreement
A motion was made by Kevin Laughlin and seconded by Slater Elza to approve the
agreement and the motion was unanimously adopted
5 Approve program for 2016 Summer Conference in Bastrop
A motion was made by Dottie and seconded by KO to approve the program with some
minor changes and to direct staff to implement it and the motion was unanimously
adopted
6 Other business
Dottie mentioned password protecting the TCAA website After discussion the
consensus was to do nothing at this time
7 Adjourn
The next TCAA Board meeting to be held in Bastrop at 400 pm on June 15 2016
A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE TEXAS CITY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION
AS IT RELATES TO PARALEGAL AND LAW CLERK MEMBERSHIPS
WHEREAS the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) Constitution provides that the
ldquopurpose of this association shall be the general improvement of municipal law administrationrdquo
and
WHEREAS the constitution also provides that the purpose be furthered by the following means
(1) encouraging the cooperation of city attorneys in the practical study of all municipal legal
problems and (2) the holding of annual and semi-annual meetings for the discussion of legal and
other questions affecting municipal government and (3) the practical study of legislation court
decisions and administrative rulings relating to the public interest of municipal corporations and
WHEREAS until the adoption of this resolution the membership classes under Article III of the
constitution all require that a member be duly licensed to practice law in Texas and
WHEREAS paralegals who assist municipal attorneys most definitively do so in the interests of
the general improvement of municipal law administration and
WHEREA law clerks who assist municipal attorneys do so as well and
WHEREAS the TCAA board of directors on February 12 2016 unanimously approved the
submission to the membership of an amendment to the TCAA Constitution to authorize new
membership classes in the association for paralegals and law clerks who assist municipal
lawyers
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
1 Article III of the TCAA Constitution be amended by amending Section 1 and adding new
Sections 4 and 5 to read as follows
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 The members of this association shall be active associate and honorary
paralegal and law clerk (student)
Section 2 Active Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this State
who have been duly elected or appointed to the office of city attorney or
assistant city attorney of a city town or village which is an active member
of the Texas Municipal League shall be eligible for membership in the
association
Section 2a Associate Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this
State who is interested in the representation of municipalities and the
general improvement of municipal law practice and the purpose of the
Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 3 Honorary Members - Honorary members shall be chosen because of
distinguished service in the field of municipal law They shall pay no dues
hold no office nor vote and no person who is eligible for active
membership in the association shall be chosen as an honorary member
They shall be proposed by at least five (5) active members and shall be
elected only upon unanimous recommendation of the executive committee
and a majority vote of the members present at any annual or semi-annual
meeting of the association An election of an honorary member shall be
cancelled if not accepted within six (6) months after the candidate has
received notice of his election
Section 4 Paralegal Members - Any person who meets the definition of ldquoparalegalrdquo
as promulgated by the State Bar of Texas who is employed by an active
associate or honorary member and who is interested in the representation
of municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice
and the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 5 Law Clerk (Student) Members - Any person who is enrolled at an
accredited law school who is interested in the representation of
municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice and
the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
2 The dues for paralegal and law clerk (student) member classes shall be the same as those
for the lowest class of active members (currently $40 annually for assistant city
attorneys)
PASSED AND APPROVED by the TCAA membership this 16th
day of June 2016 at Bastrop
Texas
APPROVED
______________________________
Kathy Davis
ATTEST President
__________________________________
Scott Houston
General Counsel
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2
Page 1 of 3
SPEAKER AGENDA
Texas City Attorneys Association
Summer Conference ndash Hyatt Lost Pines Resort - June 15-17 2016 13 Hours MCLE Credit Including 2 Ethics Hours
Wednesday June 15 (3 hours)
1230 - 400 pm Registration and Refreshments
100 - 130 pm Federal Environmental Rules Update Rebecca Andrews Best Best amp
Krieger San Diego CA (5 hour)
130 - 200 pm HB 1295 Contracts Disclosure Christy Drake-Adams Texas Municipal
League Austin (5 hour)
200 - 230 pm Licensed Carry Update Scott Houston Texas City Attorneys Association
Austin (5 hour)
230 - 300 pm Social Media Legal Issues Update Jennifer Richie City Attorney Waco
(5 hour)
300 - 330 pm Employment Policies and Procedures Update Marcus Norris Underwood
Law Firm Amarillo (5 hour)
330 - 400 pm Charter Review Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler (5 hour)
400 - 530 pm TCAA Board of Directors Meeting
530 - 830 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner at Lost Pines hosted by Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta LLP and McCreary Veselka Bragg amp Allen PC
600 - 700 pm Photos with the Alpacas Yogi and Boo Boo LBJ Pavilion
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has Camp Hyatt every day and night for a fee
Thursday June 16 (65 hours)
730 am Registration and Attendee Breakfast hosted by Linebarger Goggan Blair amp
Sampson LLP
800 - 845 am Opening Remarks Kathy Davis City Attorney Killeen and TCAA
President Jo Christy Brown City Attorney Bastrop
Awards Presentations
845 - 915 am Privacy and Data Security Issues for Cities Lisa Mares Brown amp
Hofmeister Richardson (5 hour)
Page 2 of 3
915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
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Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
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Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
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Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
TCAA
Board of Directors
2015-2016
President Kathryn H Davis
City Attorney
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540
254-501-7710 office
254-634-8399 fax
kdaviscikilleentxus
First Vice President Karen Horner
First Assistant City Attorney
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522
281-422-8281 office
281-420-6586
karenhornerbaytownorg
Second Vice President Dottie Palumbo
Bojorquez Law Firm
12325 Hymeadow Drive
Austin TX 78750
512-250-0411 office
512-250-0749 fax
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Recorder Sylvia Firth
City Attorney
2 Civic Center Plz 10th Fl
El Paso Texas 79901-1153
915 541-4656 office
915 541-4760 fax
FirthSBelpasotexasgov
Directors Paige Mims
City Attorney
PO Box 860358
Plano TX 75086-0358
(972) 941-5235 office
(972) 424-0099 fax
paigemplanogov
Alan Bojorquez
Bojorquez Law Firm
12325 Hymeadow Drive
Austin TX 78750
512-250-0411 office
512-250-0749 fax
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Ron Stutes
Potter Minton
110 N College
500 Plaza Tower
Tyler TX 78702
903-597-8311 office
903-593-0846 fax
ronstutespottermintoncom
Kuruvilla Oommen
Deputy City Attorney
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060
972-721-4825 office
972-721-2750 fax
koommencityofirvingorg
Slater Elza
Underwood Law Firm
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105
806-379-0347 office
806-242-0526 fax
SlaterElzauwlawcom
Past President Karen Kennard
Former City Attorney
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767
512-974-2177 office
512-974-2894 fax
Karenkennardciaustintxus
TML Board Representative Kevin Laughlin
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp
Smith
1800 Ross Tower
500 N Akard St
Dallas TX 75201
214-965-9900 office
214-965-0010 fax
klaughlinnjdhscom
TAB
1
Minutes
TCAA Board of Directors
Friday February 12 2016 ndash Texas Municipal Center Austin
Board President Kathy Davis called the meeting to order at 1230 pm
Board members present Board members present by conference call
Slater Elza Ron Stutes
Alan Bojorquez Sylvia Firth
Kathy Davis
Paige Mims
Kuruvilla Oommen
Board members absent
Dottie Palumbo
Marcus Norris
Board members absent
Karen Horner
TML staff present
Scott Houston
Heather Lockhart
Heather Ford
1 Consider the minutes from the September 23 2015 board meeting
Motion by Dottie Palumbo was made and seconded by Kuruvilla Oommen to
approve the minutes and the minutes were unanimously approved
2 PID Summit update
Scott Houston and Alan Bojorquez updated the board on the upcoming PID Summit
which will take place at the Texas Municipal Center on February 19 2016 Attendance
should be around 40 attorneys TCAA will provide Heather Ford to help staff the
conference will purchase lunch and refreshments for the attendees and will host the
papers on the TCAA website Kathy Davis suggested that in the future similar ideas
have more structure to allow for board input and adequately direct TCAA staff in
implementation including proper reimbursement to TML for TCAA staff time KO
requested that the issue be brought forth again at the next board meeting to further
discuss with Kathy and others concurring that future topic specific seminars might make
sense
3 Paralegallaw clerk membership constitutional amendment
Motion by Paige Mims was made and seconded by Dottie Palumbo to send the resolution
to the membership at the 2016 summer conference after amending Section 4 between
ldquoTexasrdquo and ldquowhordquo by adding ldquowho is employed by an active associate or honorary
member andrdquo The motion passed unanimously and the board-approved resolution is
attached to these minutes
4 Approve 2016-2017 TML affiliate services agreement
A motion was made by Kevin Laughlin and seconded by Slater Elza to approve the
agreement and the motion was unanimously adopted
5 Approve program for 2016 Summer Conference in Bastrop
A motion was made by Dottie and seconded by KO to approve the program with some
minor changes and to direct staff to implement it and the motion was unanimously
adopted
6 Other business
Dottie mentioned password protecting the TCAA website After discussion the
consensus was to do nothing at this time
7 Adjourn
The next TCAA Board meeting to be held in Bastrop at 400 pm on June 15 2016
A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE TEXAS CITY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION
AS IT RELATES TO PARALEGAL AND LAW CLERK MEMBERSHIPS
WHEREAS the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) Constitution provides that the
ldquopurpose of this association shall be the general improvement of municipal law administrationrdquo
and
WHEREAS the constitution also provides that the purpose be furthered by the following means
(1) encouraging the cooperation of city attorneys in the practical study of all municipal legal
problems and (2) the holding of annual and semi-annual meetings for the discussion of legal and
other questions affecting municipal government and (3) the practical study of legislation court
decisions and administrative rulings relating to the public interest of municipal corporations and
WHEREAS until the adoption of this resolution the membership classes under Article III of the
constitution all require that a member be duly licensed to practice law in Texas and
WHEREAS paralegals who assist municipal attorneys most definitively do so in the interests of
the general improvement of municipal law administration and
WHEREA law clerks who assist municipal attorneys do so as well and
WHEREAS the TCAA board of directors on February 12 2016 unanimously approved the
submission to the membership of an amendment to the TCAA Constitution to authorize new
membership classes in the association for paralegals and law clerks who assist municipal
lawyers
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
1 Article III of the TCAA Constitution be amended by amending Section 1 and adding new
Sections 4 and 5 to read as follows
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 The members of this association shall be active associate and honorary
paralegal and law clerk (student)
Section 2 Active Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this State
who have been duly elected or appointed to the office of city attorney or
assistant city attorney of a city town or village which is an active member
of the Texas Municipal League shall be eligible for membership in the
association
Section 2a Associate Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this
State who is interested in the representation of municipalities and the
general improvement of municipal law practice and the purpose of the
Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 3 Honorary Members - Honorary members shall be chosen because of
distinguished service in the field of municipal law They shall pay no dues
hold no office nor vote and no person who is eligible for active
membership in the association shall be chosen as an honorary member
They shall be proposed by at least five (5) active members and shall be
elected only upon unanimous recommendation of the executive committee
and a majority vote of the members present at any annual or semi-annual
meeting of the association An election of an honorary member shall be
cancelled if not accepted within six (6) months after the candidate has
received notice of his election
Section 4 Paralegal Members - Any person who meets the definition of ldquoparalegalrdquo
as promulgated by the State Bar of Texas who is employed by an active
associate or honorary member and who is interested in the representation
of municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice
and the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 5 Law Clerk (Student) Members - Any person who is enrolled at an
accredited law school who is interested in the representation of
municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice and
the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
2 The dues for paralegal and law clerk (student) member classes shall be the same as those
for the lowest class of active members (currently $40 annually for assistant city
attorneys)
PASSED AND APPROVED by the TCAA membership this 16th
day of June 2016 at Bastrop
Texas
APPROVED
______________________________
Kathy Davis
ATTEST President
__________________________________
Scott Houston
General Counsel
TAB
2
Page 1 of 3
SPEAKER AGENDA
Texas City Attorneys Association
Summer Conference ndash Hyatt Lost Pines Resort - June 15-17 2016 13 Hours MCLE Credit Including 2 Ethics Hours
Wednesday June 15 (3 hours)
1230 - 400 pm Registration and Refreshments
100 - 130 pm Federal Environmental Rules Update Rebecca Andrews Best Best amp
Krieger San Diego CA (5 hour)
130 - 200 pm HB 1295 Contracts Disclosure Christy Drake-Adams Texas Municipal
League Austin (5 hour)
200 - 230 pm Licensed Carry Update Scott Houston Texas City Attorneys Association
Austin (5 hour)
230 - 300 pm Social Media Legal Issues Update Jennifer Richie City Attorney Waco
(5 hour)
300 - 330 pm Employment Policies and Procedures Update Marcus Norris Underwood
Law Firm Amarillo (5 hour)
330 - 400 pm Charter Review Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler (5 hour)
400 - 530 pm TCAA Board of Directors Meeting
530 - 830 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner at Lost Pines hosted by Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta LLP and McCreary Veselka Bragg amp Allen PC
600 - 700 pm Photos with the Alpacas Yogi and Boo Boo LBJ Pavilion
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has Camp Hyatt every day and night for a fee
Thursday June 16 (65 hours)
730 am Registration and Attendee Breakfast hosted by Linebarger Goggan Blair amp
Sampson LLP
800 - 845 am Opening Remarks Kathy Davis City Attorney Killeen and TCAA
President Jo Christy Brown City Attorney Bastrop
Awards Presentations
845 - 915 am Privacy and Data Security Issues for Cities Lisa Mares Brown amp
Hofmeister Richardson (5 hour)
Page 2 of 3
915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
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City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
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Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
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Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
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Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
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3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
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4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
TAB
1
Minutes
TCAA Board of Directors
Friday February 12 2016 ndash Texas Municipal Center Austin
Board President Kathy Davis called the meeting to order at 1230 pm
Board members present Board members present by conference call
Slater Elza Ron Stutes
Alan Bojorquez Sylvia Firth
Kathy Davis
Paige Mims
Kuruvilla Oommen
Board members absent
Dottie Palumbo
Marcus Norris
Board members absent
Karen Horner
TML staff present
Scott Houston
Heather Lockhart
Heather Ford
1 Consider the minutes from the September 23 2015 board meeting
Motion by Dottie Palumbo was made and seconded by Kuruvilla Oommen to
approve the minutes and the minutes were unanimously approved
2 PID Summit update
Scott Houston and Alan Bojorquez updated the board on the upcoming PID Summit
which will take place at the Texas Municipal Center on February 19 2016 Attendance
should be around 40 attorneys TCAA will provide Heather Ford to help staff the
conference will purchase lunch and refreshments for the attendees and will host the
papers on the TCAA website Kathy Davis suggested that in the future similar ideas
have more structure to allow for board input and adequately direct TCAA staff in
implementation including proper reimbursement to TML for TCAA staff time KO
requested that the issue be brought forth again at the next board meeting to further
discuss with Kathy and others concurring that future topic specific seminars might make
sense
3 Paralegallaw clerk membership constitutional amendment
Motion by Paige Mims was made and seconded by Dottie Palumbo to send the resolution
to the membership at the 2016 summer conference after amending Section 4 between
ldquoTexasrdquo and ldquowhordquo by adding ldquowho is employed by an active associate or honorary
member andrdquo The motion passed unanimously and the board-approved resolution is
attached to these minutes
4 Approve 2016-2017 TML affiliate services agreement
A motion was made by Kevin Laughlin and seconded by Slater Elza to approve the
agreement and the motion was unanimously adopted
5 Approve program for 2016 Summer Conference in Bastrop
A motion was made by Dottie and seconded by KO to approve the program with some
minor changes and to direct staff to implement it and the motion was unanimously
adopted
6 Other business
Dottie mentioned password protecting the TCAA website After discussion the
consensus was to do nothing at this time
7 Adjourn
The next TCAA Board meeting to be held in Bastrop at 400 pm on June 15 2016
A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE TEXAS CITY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION
AS IT RELATES TO PARALEGAL AND LAW CLERK MEMBERSHIPS
WHEREAS the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) Constitution provides that the
ldquopurpose of this association shall be the general improvement of municipal law administrationrdquo
and
WHEREAS the constitution also provides that the purpose be furthered by the following means
(1) encouraging the cooperation of city attorneys in the practical study of all municipal legal
problems and (2) the holding of annual and semi-annual meetings for the discussion of legal and
other questions affecting municipal government and (3) the practical study of legislation court
decisions and administrative rulings relating to the public interest of municipal corporations and
WHEREAS until the adoption of this resolution the membership classes under Article III of the
constitution all require that a member be duly licensed to practice law in Texas and
WHEREAS paralegals who assist municipal attorneys most definitively do so in the interests of
the general improvement of municipal law administration and
WHEREA law clerks who assist municipal attorneys do so as well and
WHEREAS the TCAA board of directors on February 12 2016 unanimously approved the
submission to the membership of an amendment to the TCAA Constitution to authorize new
membership classes in the association for paralegals and law clerks who assist municipal
lawyers
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
1 Article III of the TCAA Constitution be amended by amending Section 1 and adding new
Sections 4 and 5 to read as follows
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 The members of this association shall be active associate and honorary
paralegal and law clerk (student)
Section 2 Active Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this State
who have been duly elected or appointed to the office of city attorney or
assistant city attorney of a city town or village which is an active member
of the Texas Municipal League shall be eligible for membership in the
association
Section 2a Associate Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this
State who is interested in the representation of municipalities and the
general improvement of municipal law practice and the purpose of the
Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 3 Honorary Members - Honorary members shall be chosen because of
distinguished service in the field of municipal law They shall pay no dues
hold no office nor vote and no person who is eligible for active
membership in the association shall be chosen as an honorary member
They shall be proposed by at least five (5) active members and shall be
elected only upon unanimous recommendation of the executive committee
and a majority vote of the members present at any annual or semi-annual
meeting of the association An election of an honorary member shall be
cancelled if not accepted within six (6) months after the candidate has
received notice of his election
Section 4 Paralegal Members - Any person who meets the definition of ldquoparalegalrdquo
as promulgated by the State Bar of Texas who is employed by an active
associate or honorary member and who is interested in the representation
of municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice
and the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 5 Law Clerk (Student) Members - Any person who is enrolled at an
accredited law school who is interested in the representation of
municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice and
the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
2 The dues for paralegal and law clerk (student) member classes shall be the same as those
for the lowest class of active members (currently $40 annually for assistant city
attorneys)
PASSED AND APPROVED by the TCAA membership this 16th
day of June 2016 at Bastrop
Texas
APPROVED
______________________________
Kathy Davis
ATTEST President
__________________________________
Scott Houston
General Counsel
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2
Page 1 of 3
SPEAKER AGENDA
Texas City Attorneys Association
Summer Conference ndash Hyatt Lost Pines Resort - June 15-17 2016 13 Hours MCLE Credit Including 2 Ethics Hours
Wednesday June 15 (3 hours)
1230 - 400 pm Registration and Refreshments
100 - 130 pm Federal Environmental Rules Update Rebecca Andrews Best Best amp
Krieger San Diego CA (5 hour)
130 - 200 pm HB 1295 Contracts Disclosure Christy Drake-Adams Texas Municipal
League Austin (5 hour)
200 - 230 pm Licensed Carry Update Scott Houston Texas City Attorneys Association
Austin (5 hour)
230 - 300 pm Social Media Legal Issues Update Jennifer Richie City Attorney Waco
(5 hour)
300 - 330 pm Employment Policies and Procedures Update Marcus Norris Underwood
Law Firm Amarillo (5 hour)
330 - 400 pm Charter Review Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler (5 hour)
400 - 530 pm TCAA Board of Directors Meeting
530 - 830 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner at Lost Pines hosted by Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta LLP and McCreary Veselka Bragg amp Allen PC
600 - 700 pm Photos with the Alpacas Yogi and Boo Boo LBJ Pavilion
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has Camp Hyatt every day and night for a fee
Thursday June 16 (65 hours)
730 am Registration and Attendee Breakfast hosted by Linebarger Goggan Blair amp
Sampson LLP
800 - 845 am Opening Remarks Kathy Davis City Attorney Killeen and TCAA
President Jo Christy Brown City Attorney Bastrop
Awards Presentations
845 - 915 am Privacy and Data Security Issues for Cities Lisa Mares Brown amp
Hofmeister Richardson (5 hour)
Page 2 of 3
915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 6
Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 7
Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 9
Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Minutes
TCAA Board of Directors
Friday February 12 2016 ndash Texas Municipal Center Austin
Board President Kathy Davis called the meeting to order at 1230 pm
Board members present Board members present by conference call
Slater Elza Ron Stutes
Alan Bojorquez Sylvia Firth
Kathy Davis
Paige Mims
Kuruvilla Oommen
Board members absent
Dottie Palumbo
Marcus Norris
Board members absent
Karen Horner
TML staff present
Scott Houston
Heather Lockhart
Heather Ford
1 Consider the minutes from the September 23 2015 board meeting
Motion by Dottie Palumbo was made and seconded by Kuruvilla Oommen to
approve the minutes and the minutes were unanimously approved
2 PID Summit update
Scott Houston and Alan Bojorquez updated the board on the upcoming PID Summit
which will take place at the Texas Municipal Center on February 19 2016 Attendance
should be around 40 attorneys TCAA will provide Heather Ford to help staff the
conference will purchase lunch and refreshments for the attendees and will host the
papers on the TCAA website Kathy Davis suggested that in the future similar ideas
have more structure to allow for board input and adequately direct TCAA staff in
implementation including proper reimbursement to TML for TCAA staff time KO
requested that the issue be brought forth again at the next board meeting to further
discuss with Kathy and others concurring that future topic specific seminars might make
sense
3 Paralegallaw clerk membership constitutional amendment
Motion by Paige Mims was made and seconded by Dottie Palumbo to send the resolution
to the membership at the 2016 summer conference after amending Section 4 between
ldquoTexasrdquo and ldquowhordquo by adding ldquowho is employed by an active associate or honorary
member andrdquo The motion passed unanimously and the board-approved resolution is
attached to these minutes
4 Approve 2016-2017 TML affiliate services agreement
A motion was made by Kevin Laughlin and seconded by Slater Elza to approve the
agreement and the motion was unanimously adopted
5 Approve program for 2016 Summer Conference in Bastrop
A motion was made by Dottie and seconded by KO to approve the program with some
minor changes and to direct staff to implement it and the motion was unanimously
adopted
6 Other business
Dottie mentioned password protecting the TCAA website After discussion the
consensus was to do nothing at this time
7 Adjourn
The next TCAA Board meeting to be held in Bastrop at 400 pm on June 15 2016
A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE TEXAS CITY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION
AS IT RELATES TO PARALEGAL AND LAW CLERK MEMBERSHIPS
WHEREAS the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) Constitution provides that the
ldquopurpose of this association shall be the general improvement of municipal law administrationrdquo
and
WHEREAS the constitution also provides that the purpose be furthered by the following means
(1) encouraging the cooperation of city attorneys in the practical study of all municipal legal
problems and (2) the holding of annual and semi-annual meetings for the discussion of legal and
other questions affecting municipal government and (3) the practical study of legislation court
decisions and administrative rulings relating to the public interest of municipal corporations and
WHEREAS until the adoption of this resolution the membership classes under Article III of the
constitution all require that a member be duly licensed to practice law in Texas and
WHEREAS paralegals who assist municipal attorneys most definitively do so in the interests of
the general improvement of municipal law administration and
WHEREA law clerks who assist municipal attorneys do so as well and
WHEREAS the TCAA board of directors on February 12 2016 unanimously approved the
submission to the membership of an amendment to the TCAA Constitution to authorize new
membership classes in the association for paralegals and law clerks who assist municipal
lawyers
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
1 Article III of the TCAA Constitution be amended by amending Section 1 and adding new
Sections 4 and 5 to read as follows
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 The members of this association shall be active associate and honorary
paralegal and law clerk (student)
Section 2 Active Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this State
who have been duly elected or appointed to the office of city attorney or
assistant city attorney of a city town or village which is an active member
of the Texas Municipal League shall be eligible for membership in the
association
Section 2a Associate Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this
State who is interested in the representation of municipalities and the
general improvement of municipal law practice and the purpose of the
Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 3 Honorary Members - Honorary members shall be chosen because of
distinguished service in the field of municipal law They shall pay no dues
hold no office nor vote and no person who is eligible for active
membership in the association shall be chosen as an honorary member
They shall be proposed by at least five (5) active members and shall be
elected only upon unanimous recommendation of the executive committee
and a majority vote of the members present at any annual or semi-annual
meeting of the association An election of an honorary member shall be
cancelled if not accepted within six (6) months after the candidate has
received notice of his election
Section 4 Paralegal Members - Any person who meets the definition of ldquoparalegalrdquo
as promulgated by the State Bar of Texas who is employed by an active
associate or honorary member and who is interested in the representation
of municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice
and the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 5 Law Clerk (Student) Members - Any person who is enrolled at an
accredited law school who is interested in the representation of
municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice and
the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
2 The dues for paralegal and law clerk (student) member classes shall be the same as those
for the lowest class of active members (currently $40 annually for assistant city
attorneys)
PASSED AND APPROVED by the TCAA membership this 16th
day of June 2016 at Bastrop
Texas
APPROVED
______________________________
Kathy Davis
ATTEST President
__________________________________
Scott Houston
General Counsel
TAB
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SPEAKER AGENDA
Texas City Attorneys Association
Summer Conference ndash Hyatt Lost Pines Resort - June 15-17 2016 13 Hours MCLE Credit Including 2 Ethics Hours
Wednesday June 15 (3 hours)
1230 - 400 pm Registration and Refreshments
100 - 130 pm Federal Environmental Rules Update Rebecca Andrews Best Best amp
Krieger San Diego CA (5 hour)
130 - 200 pm HB 1295 Contracts Disclosure Christy Drake-Adams Texas Municipal
League Austin (5 hour)
200 - 230 pm Licensed Carry Update Scott Houston Texas City Attorneys Association
Austin (5 hour)
230 - 300 pm Social Media Legal Issues Update Jennifer Richie City Attorney Waco
(5 hour)
300 - 330 pm Employment Policies and Procedures Update Marcus Norris Underwood
Law Firm Amarillo (5 hour)
330 - 400 pm Charter Review Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler (5 hour)
400 - 530 pm TCAA Board of Directors Meeting
530 - 830 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner at Lost Pines hosted by Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta LLP and McCreary Veselka Bragg amp Allen PC
600 - 700 pm Photos with the Alpacas Yogi and Boo Boo LBJ Pavilion
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has Camp Hyatt every day and night for a fee
Thursday June 16 (65 hours)
730 am Registration and Attendee Breakfast hosted by Linebarger Goggan Blair amp
Sampson LLP
800 - 845 am Opening Remarks Kathy Davis City Attorney Killeen and TCAA
President Jo Christy Brown City Attorney Bastrop
Awards Presentations
845 - 915 am Privacy and Data Security Issues for Cities Lisa Mares Brown amp
Hofmeister Richardson (5 hour)
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915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 6
Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
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First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
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City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
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Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Motion by Paige Mims was made and seconded by Dottie Palumbo to send the resolution
to the membership at the 2016 summer conference after amending Section 4 between
ldquoTexasrdquo and ldquowhordquo by adding ldquowho is employed by an active associate or honorary
member andrdquo The motion passed unanimously and the board-approved resolution is
attached to these minutes
4 Approve 2016-2017 TML affiliate services agreement
A motion was made by Kevin Laughlin and seconded by Slater Elza to approve the
agreement and the motion was unanimously adopted
5 Approve program for 2016 Summer Conference in Bastrop
A motion was made by Dottie and seconded by KO to approve the program with some
minor changes and to direct staff to implement it and the motion was unanimously
adopted
6 Other business
Dottie mentioned password protecting the TCAA website After discussion the
consensus was to do nothing at this time
7 Adjourn
The next TCAA Board meeting to be held in Bastrop at 400 pm on June 15 2016
A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE TEXAS CITY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION
AS IT RELATES TO PARALEGAL AND LAW CLERK MEMBERSHIPS
WHEREAS the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) Constitution provides that the
ldquopurpose of this association shall be the general improvement of municipal law administrationrdquo
and
WHEREAS the constitution also provides that the purpose be furthered by the following means
(1) encouraging the cooperation of city attorneys in the practical study of all municipal legal
problems and (2) the holding of annual and semi-annual meetings for the discussion of legal and
other questions affecting municipal government and (3) the practical study of legislation court
decisions and administrative rulings relating to the public interest of municipal corporations and
WHEREAS until the adoption of this resolution the membership classes under Article III of the
constitution all require that a member be duly licensed to practice law in Texas and
WHEREAS paralegals who assist municipal attorneys most definitively do so in the interests of
the general improvement of municipal law administration and
WHEREA law clerks who assist municipal attorneys do so as well and
WHEREAS the TCAA board of directors on February 12 2016 unanimously approved the
submission to the membership of an amendment to the TCAA Constitution to authorize new
membership classes in the association for paralegals and law clerks who assist municipal
lawyers
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
1 Article III of the TCAA Constitution be amended by amending Section 1 and adding new
Sections 4 and 5 to read as follows
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 The members of this association shall be active associate and honorary
paralegal and law clerk (student)
Section 2 Active Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this State
who have been duly elected or appointed to the office of city attorney or
assistant city attorney of a city town or village which is an active member
of the Texas Municipal League shall be eligible for membership in the
association
Section 2a Associate Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this
State who is interested in the representation of municipalities and the
general improvement of municipal law practice and the purpose of the
Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 3 Honorary Members - Honorary members shall be chosen because of
distinguished service in the field of municipal law They shall pay no dues
hold no office nor vote and no person who is eligible for active
membership in the association shall be chosen as an honorary member
They shall be proposed by at least five (5) active members and shall be
elected only upon unanimous recommendation of the executive committee
and a majority vote of the members present at any annual or semi-annual
meeting of the association An election of an honorary member shall be
cancelled if not accepted within six (6) months after the candidate has
received notice of his election
Section 4 Paralegal Members - Any person who meets the definition of ldquoparalegalrdquo
as promulgated by the State Bar of Texas who is employed by an active
associate or honorary member and who is interested in the representation
of municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice
and the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 5 Law Clerk (Student) Members - Any person who is enrolled at an
accredited law school who is interested in the representation of
municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice and
the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
2 The dues for paralegal and law clerk (student) member classes shall be the same as those
for the lowest class of active members (currently $40 annually for assistant city
attorneys)
PASSED AND APPROVED by the TCAA membership this 16th
day of June 2016 at Bastrop
Texas
APPROVED
______________________________
Kathy Davis
ATTEST President
__________________________________
Scott Houston
General Counsel
TAB
2
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SPEAKER AGENDA
Texas City Attorneys Association
Summer Conference ndash Hyatt Lost Pines Resort - June 15-17 2016 13 Hours MCLE Credit Including 2 Ethics Hours
Wednesday June 15 (3 hours)
1230 - 400 pm Registration and Refreshments
100 - 130 pm Federal Environmental Rules Update Rebecca Andrews Best Best amp
Krieger San Diego CA (5 hour)
130 - 200 pm HB 1295 Contracts Disclosure Christy Drake-Adams Texas Municipal
League Austin (5 hour)
200 - 230 pm Licensed Carry Update Scott Houston Texas City Attorneys Association
Austin (5 hour)
230 - 300 pm Social Media Legal Issues Update Jennifer Richie City Attorney Waco
(5 hour)
300 - 330 pm Employment Policies and Procedures Update Marcus Norris Underwood
Law Firm Amarillo (5 hour)
330 - 400 pm Charter Review Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler (5 hour)
400 - 530 pm TCAA Board of Directors Meeting
530 - 830 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner at Lost Pines hosted by Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta LLP and McCreary Veselka Bragg amp Allen PC
600 - 700 pm Photos with the Alpacas Yogi and Boo Boo LBJ Pavilion
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has Camp Hyatt every day and night for a fee
Thursday June 16 (65 hours)
730 am Registration and Attendee Breakfast hosted by Linebarger Goggan Blair amp
Sampson LLP
800 - 845 am Opening Remarks Kathy Davis City Attorney Killeen and TCAA
President Jo Christy Brown City Attorney Bastrop
Awards Presentations
845 - 915 am Privacy and Data Security Issues for Cities Lisa Mares Brown amp
Hofmeister Richardson (5 hour)
Page 2 of 3
915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 6
Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
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First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
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City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
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TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
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3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
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Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE TEXAS CITY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION
AS IT RELATES TO PARALEGAL AND LAW CLERK MEMBERSHIPS
WHEREAS the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) Constitution provides that the
ldquopurpose of this association shall be the general improvement of municipal law administrationrdquo
and
WHEREAS the constitution also provides that the purpose be furthered by the following means
(1) encouraging the cooperation of city attorneys in the practical study of all municipal legal
problems and (2) the holding of annual and semi-annual meetings for the discussion of legal and
other questions affecting municipal government and (3) the practical study of legislation court
decisions and administrative rulings relating to the public interest of municipal corporations and
WHEREAS until the adoption of this resolution the membership classes under Article III of the
constitution all require that a member be duly licensed to practice law in Texas and
WHEREAS paralegals who assist municipal attorneys most definitively do so in the interests of
the general improvement of municipal law administration and
WHEREA law clerks who assist municipal attorneys do so as well and
WHEREAS the TCAA board of directors on February 12 2016 unanimously approved the
submission to the membership of an amendment to the TCAA Constitution to authorize new
membership classes in the association for paralegals and law clerks who assist municipal
lawyers
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
1 Article III of the TCAA Constitution be amended by amending Section 1 and adding new
Sections 4 and 5 to read as follows
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 The members of this association shall be active associate and honorary
paralegal and law clerk (student)
Section 2 Active Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this State
who have been duly elected or appointed to the office of city attorney or
assistant city attorney of a city town or village which is an active member
of the Texas Municipal League shall be eligible for membership in the
association
Section 2a Associate Members - Any person duly licensed to practice law in this
State who is interested in the representation of municipalities and the
general improvement of municipal law practice and the purpose of the
Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 3 Honorary Members - Honorary members shall be chosen because of
distinguished service in the field of municipal law They shall pay no dues
hold no office nor vote and no person who is eligible for active
membership in the association shall be chosen as an honorary member
They shall be proposed by at least five (5) active members and shall be
elected only upon unanimous recommendation of the executive committee
and a majority vote of the members present at any annual or semi-annual
meeting of the association An election of an honorary member shall be
cancelled if not accepted within six (6) months after the candidate has
received notice of his election
Section 4 Paralegal Members - Any person who meets the definition of ldquoparalegalrdquo
as promulgated by the State Bar of Texas who is employed by an active
associate or honorary member and who is interested in the representation
of municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice
and the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 5 Law Clerk (Student) Members - Any person who is enrolled at an
accredited law school who is interested in the representation of
municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice and
the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
2 The dues for paralegal and law clerk (student) member classes shall be the same as those
for the lowest class of active members (currently $40 annually for assistant city
attorneys)
PASSED AND APPROVED by the TCAA membership this 16th
day of June 2016 at Bastrop
Texas
APPROVED
______________________________
Kathy Davis
ATTEST President
__________________________________
Scott Houston
General Counsel
TAB
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Page 1 of 3
SPEAKER AGENDA
Texas City Attorneys Association
Summer Conference ndash Hyatt Lost Pines Resort - June 15-17 2016 13 Hours MCLE Credit Including 2 Ethics Hours
Wednesday June 15 (3 hours)
1230 - 400 pm Registration and Refreshments
100 - 130 pm Federal Environmental Rules Update Rebecca Andrews Best Best amp
Krieger San Diego CA (5 hour)
130 - 200 pm HB 1295 Contracts Disclosure Christy Drake-Adams Texas Municipal
League Austin (5 hour)
200 - 230 pm Licensed Carry Update Scott Houston Texas City Attorneys Association
Austin (5 hour)
230 - 300 pm Social Media Legal Issues Update Jennifer Richie City Attorney Waco
(5 hour)
300 - 330 pm Employment Policies and Procedures Update Marcus Norris Underwood
Law Firm Amarillo (5 hour)
330 - 400 pm Charter Review Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler (5 hour)
400 - 530 pm TCAA Board of Directors Meeting
530 - 830 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner at Lost Pines hosted by Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta LLP and McCreary Veselka Bragg amp Allen PC
600 - 700 pm Photos with the Alpacas Yogi and Boo Boo LBJ Pavilion
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has Camp Hyatt every day and night for a fee
Thursday June 16 (65 hours)
730 am Registration and Attendee Breakfast hosted by Linebarger Goggan Blair amp
Sampson LLP
800 - 845 am Opening Remarks Kathy Davis City Attorney Killeen and TCAA
President Jo Christy Brown City Attorney Bastrop
Awards Presentations
845 - 915 am Privacy and Data Security Issues for Cities Lisa Mares Brown amp
Hofmeister Richardson (5 hour)
Page 2 of 3
915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
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Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
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First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
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City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
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Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
general improvement of municipal law practice and the purpose of the
Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 3 Honorary Members - Honorary members shall be chosen because of
distinguished service in the field of municipal law They shall pay no dues
hold no office nor vote and no person who is eligible for active
membership in the association shall be chosen as an honorary member
They shall be proposed by at least five (5) active members and shall be
elected only upon unanimous recommendation of the executive committee
and a majority vote of the members present at any annual or semi-annual
meeting of the association An election of an honorary member shall be
cancelled if not accepted within six (6) months after the candidate has
received notice of his election
Section 4 Paralegal Members - Any person who meets the definition of ldquoparalegalrdquo
as promulgated by the State Bar of Texas who is employed by an active
associate or honorary member and who is interested in the representation
of municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice
and the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
Section 5 Law Clerk (Student) Members - Any person who is enrolled at an
accredited law school who is interested in the representation of
municipalities and the general improvement of municipal law practice and
the purpose of the Texas City Attorneys Association
2 The dues for paralegal and law clerk (student) member classes shall be the same as those
for the lowest class of active members (currently $40 annually for assistant city
attorneys)
PASSED AND APPROVED by the TCAA membership this 16th
day of June 2016 at Bastrop
Texas
APPROVED
______________________________
Kathy Davis
ATTEST President
__________________________________
Scott Houston
General Counsel
TAB
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Page 1 of 3
SPEAKER AGENDA
Texas City Attorneys Association
Summer Conference ndash Hyatt Lost Pines Resort - June 15-17 2016 13 Hours MCLE Credit Including 2 Ethics Hours
Wednesday June 15 (3 hours)
1230 - 400 pm Registration and Refreshments
100 - 130 pm Federal Environmental Rules Update Rebecca Andrews Best Best amp
Krieger San Diego CA (5 hour)
130 - 200 pm HB 1295 Contracts Disclosure Christy Drake-Adams Texas Municipal
League Austin (5 hour)
200 - 230 pm Licensed Carry Update Scott Houston Texas City Attorneys Association
Austin (5 hour)
230 - 300 pm Social Media Legal Issues Update Jennifer Richie City Attorney Waco
(5 hour)
300 - 330 pm Employment Policies and Procedures Update Marcus Norris Underwood
Law Firm Amarillo (5 hour)
330 - 400 pm Charter Review Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler (5 hour)
400 - 530 pm TCAA Board of Directors Meeting
530 - 830 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner at Lost Pines hosted by Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta LLP and McCreary Veselka Bragg amp Allen PC
600 - 700 pm Photos with the Alpacas Yogi and Boo Boo LBJ Pavilion
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has Camp Hyatt every day and night for a fee
Thursday June 16 (65 hours)
730 am Registration and Attendee Breakfast hosted by Linebarger Goggan Blair amp
Sampson LLP
800 - 845 am Opening Remarks Kathy Davis City Attorney Killeen and TCAA
President Jo Christy Brown City Attorney Bastrop
Awards Presentations
845 - 915 am Privacy and Data Security Issues for Cities Lisa Mares Brown amp
Hofmeister Richardson (5 hour)
Page 2 of 3
915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 6
Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
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First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
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City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
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TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
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SPEAKER AGENDA
Texas City Attorneys Association
Summer Conference ndash Hyatt Lost Pines Resort - June 15-17 2016 13 Hours MCLE Credit Including 2 Ethics Hours
Wednesday June 15 (3 hours)
1230 - 400 pm Registration and Refreshments
100 - 130 pm Federal Environmental Rules Update Rebecca Andrews Best Best amp
Krieger San Diego CA (5 hour)
130 - 200 pm HB 1295 Contracts Disclosure Christy Drake-Adams Texas Municipal
League Austin (5 hour)
200 - 230 pm Licensed Carry Update Scott Houston Texas City Attorneys Association
Austin (5 hour)
230 - 300 pm Social Media Legal Issues Update Jennifer Richie City Attorney Waco
(5 hour)
300 - 330 pm Employment Policies and Procedures Update Marcus Norris Underwood
Law Firm Amarillo (5 hour)
330 - 400 pm Charter Review Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler (5 hour)
400 - 530 pm TCAA Board of Directors Meeting
530 - 830 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner at Lost Pines hosted by Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta LLP and McCreary Veselka Bragg amp Allen PC
600 - 700 pm Photos with the Alpacas Yogi and Boo Boo LBJ Pavilion
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has Camp Hyatt every day and night for a fee
Thursday June 16 (65 hours)
730 am Registration and Attendee Breakfast hosted by Linebarger Goggan Blair amp
Sampson LLP
800 - 845 am Opening Remarks Kathy Davis City Attorney Killeen and TCAA
President Jo Christy Brown City Attorney Bastrop
Awards Presentations
845 - 915 am Privacy and Data Security Issues for Cities Lisa Mares Brown amp
Hofmeister Richardson (5 hour)
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915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
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Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 6
Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
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First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
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City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
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SPEAKER AGENDA
Texas City Attorneys Association
Summer Conference ndash Hyatt Lost Pines Resort - June 15-17 2016 13 Hours MCLE Credit Including 2 Ethics Hours
Wednesday June 15 (3 hours)
1230 - 400 pm Registration and Refreshments
100 - 130 pm Federal Environmental Rules Update Rebecca Andrews Best Best amp
Krieger San Diego CA (5 hour)
130 - 200 pm HB 1295 Contracts Disclosure Christy Drake-Adams Texas Municipal
League Austin (5 hour)
200 - 230 pm Licensed Carry Update Scott Houston Texas City Attorneys Association
Austin (5 hour)
230 - 300 pm Social Media Legal Issues Update Jennifer Richie City Attorney Waco
(5 hour)
300 - 330 pm Employment Policies and Procedures Update Marcus Norris Underwood
Law Firm Amarillo (5 hour)
330 - 400 pm Charter Review Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler (5 hour)
400 - 530 pm TCAA Board of Directors Meeting
530 - 830 pm Welcoming Reception and Dinner at Lost Pines hosted by Bickerstaff Heath
Delgado Acosta LLP and McCreary Veselka Bragg amp Allen PC
600 - 700 pm Photos with the Alpacas Yogi and Boo Boo LBJ Pavilion
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has Camp Hyatt every day and night for a fee
Thursday June 16 (65 hours)
730 am Registration and Attendee Breakfast hosted by Linebarger Goggan Blair amp
Sampson LLP
800 - 845 am Opening Remarks Kathy Davis City Attorney Killeen and TCAA
President Jo Christy Brown City Attorney Bastrop
Awards Presentations
845 - 915 am Privacy and Data Security Issues for Cities Lisa Mares Brown amp
Hofmeister Richardson (5 hour)
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915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 6
Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 7
Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 8
City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 9
Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Page 2 of 3
915 - 1000 am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D Randall
Montgomery amp Associates Dallas (75 hour)
1000 - 1015 am Break
1015 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law
Firm Austin (75 hour)
1100 - 1130 am Update on Contractual Immunity Amy Emerson Allensworth amp Porter
Austin (5 hour)
1130 am - 1245 pm Lunch on Your Own
1245 - 115 pm Vacancies Resignations Removals and Holdovers Tim Kirwin Randle
Law Office Houston (5 hour)
115 - 145 pm Employee Drug Testing Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin (5
hour)
145 - 215 pm Mandamus and Ultra Vires Issues Jose de la Fuente Lloyd Gosselink
Austin (5 hour)
215 - 230 pm Break
230 - 300 pm Understanding Analyzing and Resolving Construction Delays and Delay
Claims Jeff Chapman The Chapman Law Firm Austin (5 hour)
300 - 400 pm Ethical Considerations Dealing with the Public and Pro Se Litigants
Brad Young and Josh Katz Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta Austin (1
hour)
400 ndash 430 pm How to Deal with Bond Counsel Derrick Mitchell Bracewell Houston and
Glenn Hill Bracewell Dallas (5 hour)
430 ndash 500 pm The City Council and the Municipal Court Judge Ryan Henry Law
Offices of Ryan Henry San Antonio (5 hour)
500 pm Adjourn
600 - 900 pm Reception and Dinner at Neighborrsquos Kitchen and Yard Bastrop hosted by
McKamie Krueger LLP
600 - 1000 pm Parentrsquos Night Out - Hotel has this every day and night for a fee
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 6
Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 7
Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Page 3 of 3
Friday June 17 (35 hours)
800 - 830 am Attendee Breakfast
830 - 900 am Ethics in Municipal Court Andy Quittner City Attorney City of Seguin (5
hour)
900 - 930 am What the Heck is a Local Government Corporation Anyway Kevin
Laughlin Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith Dallas (5 hour)
930 - 1015 am Real Property Tips and Tricks Jonathan Koury Assistant City Attorney
Bryan (75 hour)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1115 am DAS and Rights-of-Way Licensing Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosselink
Austin Alfred R (Freddie) Herrera Herrera amp Boyle Austin Clarence West
Austin (75 hour)
1115 - 1145 am ASCAP Licensing Do We Have to Erich Eiselt International Municipal
Lawyers Association Bethesda MD (5 hour)
1145 - 1215 pm Ethics - Municipal Law through the Years A Historical Perspective
Larry Schenk and Don Cheatham Former Assistant City Attorneys Houston
(5 hour)
1215 pm Adjourn
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 1
TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
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Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
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City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
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Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
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Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
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Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
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First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
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City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
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TCAA Summer Conference-Cedar Creek
City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
Valeria M Acevedo
(830) 221-4281
vacevedonbtexasorg
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
725 S Mesa Hills Bldg 1 Suite 2
El Paso TX 79912-5568
Alejandro Acosta
(915) 533-1810
aacostabickerstaffcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
UNITED STATES
Patricia A Adams
(972) 668-6400
padamslawofficegmailcom
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Liza Aguilar Wood
(361) 882-6611
laguilarwoodmcv-lawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Samuel J Aguirre
(512) 393-8154
saguirresanmarcostxgov
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Monte Akers
(512) 600-2308
makerstxcityattorneycom
Attorney
Akers amp Akers LLP
13809 Research Blvd 250
Austin TX 78750-1166
Patty L Akers
(512) 600-2305
pakerstxcityattorneycom
City Attorney
City of Kingsville
PO Box 1458
Kingsville TX 78364-1458
Courtney Alvarez
(361) 595-8016
attnycityofkingsvillecom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Bradley A Anderle
(817) 332-2580
banderletoasecom
Irving TX 75015-2288
Charles R Anderson
CharlesRAndersonyahoocom
Associate
Best Best amp Krieger
18518 Barbuda Lane
Houston TX
Rebecca Andrews
(619) 525-1377
rebeccaandrewsbbklawcom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce 2nd Floor
Jacksonville TX 75766
Joe Angle
(903) 586-2595
joeanglenormanlawfirmcom
Assistant Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Cindy Arce-Shaddix
(512) 913-0401
carcetmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
PO Box 1218
La Porte TX 77572-1218
Clark Askins
(281) 471-1886
ctaskinsswbellnet
City Attorney
City of Rockport
622 E Market St
Rockport TX 78382-2530
Terry E Baiamonte
(361) 729-2213
cityattorneycityofrockportcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
David L Barber
(817) 459-6878
davidbarberarlingtontxgov
Attorney
Kelly Hart amp Hallmann LLP
201 Main St Suite 2500
Fort Worth TX 76102
Melinda H Barlow
817-332-2500
melindabarlowkellyhartcom
Vice President of Sales
Municode-Municipal Code Corporation
PO Box 2235
Tallahassee FL 32316-2235
Dale M Barstow
(850) 576-3171
jkhmunicodecom
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Joe Basham
(512) 708-0507
jrbaaplawcom
Assistant Managing Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Brian J Begle
(713) 533-3800
bbegleolsonolsoncom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Patrick C Bernal
(210) 227-3243
patrickbernalrampage-sacom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
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City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
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Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
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Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
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Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 2
Principal
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Alan J Bojorquez
(512) 250-0411
alantexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek Dr Suite 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Cary L Bovey
(512) 904-9441
caryboveylawcom
Founding Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
John F Boyle Jr
(972) 650-7100
jfboyleboyle-lowrycom
Partner
Boyle amp Lowry LLP
4201 Wingren Dr Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew CG Boyle
(972) 650-7100
mcgboyleboyle-lowrycom
City Attorney
City of Jacksonville
215 E Commerce Street
Jacksonville TX 75766
David Brewer
(903) 586-2595
brettbrewernormanlawfirmcom
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Christopher Brewster
(512) 322-5800
cbrewsterlglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Traci S Briggs
(254) 501-7710
tbriggscikilleentxus
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Thomas L Brocato
(512) 322-5857
tbrocatolglawfirmcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Natasha Brooks
Associate Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Byron Brown
(281) 657-2000
byronjgradyrandlepccom
PO Box 1688
Henderson TX 75653-1688
David P Brown
(903) 657-3543
dpbrownmbsuddenlinkmailcom
City Attorney
City of Bastrop
1411 West Ave Ste 100
Austin TX 78701-1537
Jo-Christy Brown
(512) 236-1000
jcbrownjcbrownlegalcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bedford
4201 Wingren Drive Ste 108
Irving TX 75062-2763
Matthew Butler
(972) 650-7100
mbutlerboyle-lowrycom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Sugar Land
PO Box 110
Sugar Land TX 77487-0110
Eugenia A Cano
(281) 275-2700
ecanosugarlandtxgov
Partner
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Matthew Cano
(512) 708-0507
mbcaaplawcom
City Attorney
City of Lytle
PO Box 216
Lytle TX 78052-0216
Thomas P Cate
(830) 772-4717
tcatesbcglobalnet
Attorney
The Chapman Firm PLLC
3410 Far West Blvd Suite 210
Austin TX 78731-3278
Jeffrey S Chapman
(512) 872-3840
jeffchapmanfirmtxcom
Former Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of
PO Box 1562
Houston TX 77251-1562
Don Cheatham
(713) 437-6738
doncheathamhoustontxgov
City Attorney
City of Brownwood
501 Center Ave
Brownwood TX 76801-2809
William P Chesser
pchessercibrownwoodtxus
Assistant City Attorney I
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Holli C Clements
(254) 501-7852
hclementscikilleentxus
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Cary L Bovey PLLC
2251 Double Creek DR 204
Round Rock TX 78664-3831
Luke Cochran
512-904-9441
lukeboveylawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
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Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
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First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
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City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
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TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
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karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 3
City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Tyrone E Cooper
(409) 880-3715
tcooperbeaumonttexasgov
City Attorney
City of San Marcos
630 E Hopkins St
San Marcos TX 78666-6314
Michael J Cosentino
(979) 776-8257
City Attorney
City of Cuero
PO Box 427
Cuero TX 77954-0427
James K Crain III
(361) 275-5111
jazcrainsbcglobalnet
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Melissa H Cranford
817-332-8505
cranfordlaborcounselnet
Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lauren Crawford
(972) 219-3400
Lcrawfordcityoflewisvillecom
Township Attorney
The Woodlands Township
2801 Technology Forest Boulevard
The Woodlands TX 77381-3901
Roberta Cross
(281) 210-3848
rcrossthewoodlandstownship-txgov
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Georgia Crump
(512) 322-5800
gcrumplglawfirmcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of El Paso
PO Box 1890
El Paso TX 79950-1890
Theresa Cullen
(915) 541-4550
cullentaelpasotexasgov
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Michelle DAndrea
(972) 941-7125
michelledplanogov
City Attorney
City of Liberty
1517 Trinity St
Liberty TX 77575-4628
Brandon Davis
(936) 336-4115
brandongunterlawcom
City Attorney
City of Nacogdoches
PO Box 635030
Nacogdoches TX 75963-5030
Jefferson Davis
(936) 559-2503
davisjcinacogdochestxus
City Attorney
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Kathryn H Davis
(254) 501-7710
kdaviskilleentexasgov
Chair-Litigation
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Jose De La Fuente
(512) 322-5800
jdelafuentelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Jacinto City
103 Eastway
Galena Park TX 77547-2840
Jim L DeFoyd
(713) 528-5581
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Lowell F Denton
(210) 227-3243
lowelldentonrampage-sacom
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Artin DerOhanian
(210) 257-6357
traceygreenrshlawfirmcom
Retired City Attorney
303 Jasmine St
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5418
John Edwin Dewey
(979) 297-6252
jedeweysbcglobalnet
City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Nghiem V Doan
(281) 554-1031
nghiemdoanleaguecitycom
Executive Director
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power
(TCAP)
15455 Dallas Parkway Ste 600
Addison TX 75001-6760
Jay Doegey
972-764-3136
jdoegey1txrrcom
Legal Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Christy Drake-Adams
(512) 231-7400
christytmlorg
Attorney
Debra Drayovitch PC
620 W Hickory St
Denton TX 76201-9032
Debra A Drayovitch
(817) 332-2580
dddrayovitchcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 6
Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 7
Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 8
City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
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First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
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City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 4
Assistant City Attorney III
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Timothy Dunn
(972) 941-7125
timothydplanogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Brandon Dyson
(325) 657-4407
brandondysoncosatxus
City Attorney
City of Big Spring
310 Nolan St
Big Spring TX 79720-2657
Kaye Edwards
(432) 264-2401
legalmybigspringcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Regina Edwards
(972) 668-6400
reginatxmunicipallawcom
Assistant General Counsel and Editor
International Municipal Lawyers
Association MD
Erich Eiselt
eeiseltimlaorg
City Attorney
City of Mansfield
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Elizabeth Elam
(817) 332-2580
betsyelamtoasecom
Allensworth amp Porter LLP
100 Congress Ave Suite 700
Austin TX 78701-2709
Amy Emerson
(512) 708-0507
ameaaplawcom
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Habib Erkan Jr
(210) 227-3243
habiberkanrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Angleton
121 S Velasco St
Angleton TX 77515-6023
Mary Kay Fischer
(979) 849-5609
mfischerangletontxus
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Paul A Fletcher
(210) 736-6600
pfletcherlangleybanackcom
City Attorney
City of Mission
1201 E 8th St
Mission TX 78572-5812
Abiel Flores
(956) 580-8650
City Attorney
City of Willis
414 West Phillips St Suite 100
Conroe TX 77301-2880
Larry L Foerster
(936) 756-1416
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Brennan Foley
(512) 474-1492
bfoleyherreraboylelawcom
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Julie Y Fort
(972) 668-6400
Julietxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Deer Park
PO Box 1005
Deer Park TX 77536-1005
Jim G Fox
(281) 479-5253
jimdoverfoxcom
City Attorney
City of Bridge City
260 Rachal
Bridge City TX 77611-3622
Paul M Fukuda
pfukuda883helpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Joshua Galicia
(979) 209-5100
jgaliciabryantxgov
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 W Broadway Ave
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Julia J Gannaway
817-332-8512
gannawaylaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Evaristo Garcia
(956) 681-1090
egarcia1mcallenpdnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Mike Garner
(281) 420-6506
mikegarnerbaytownorg
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Frank J Garza
(210) 349-6484
fgarzadtrglawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
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Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
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Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
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City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
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Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
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Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
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First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
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City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
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Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
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karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 5
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Geoffrey M Gay
(512) 322-5875
ggaylglawfirmcom
City Attorney
Town of Fulton
PO Box 1130
Fulton TX 78358-1130
Hal George
(361) 729-5533
halgeorgesbcglobalnet
Principal
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Sheila Gladstone
(512) 322-5863
sgladstonelglawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Galveston
PO Box 779
Galveston TX 77553-0779
Donald S Glywasky
(409) 797-3539
glywaskydoncityofgalvestonorg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 West William Cannon 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Catarina Gonzales
(512) 279-6431
catarinagonzalesrampage-auscom
Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Paul M Gonzalez
(210) 349-6484
pgonzalezdtrglawcom
City of Law Office of Roger Gordon
901 S Mo Pac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 300
Austin TX 78746-5776
Roger E Gordon
(512) 636-2540
attorneycityofwoodcreekcom
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Joe Gorfida Jr
(214) 965-9900
jgorfidanjdhscom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Corpus Christi
PO Box 9277
Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277
Julian A Grant
(361) 826-3105
juliangcctexascom
City Attorney
City of Lufkin
300 E Shepherd Ave
Lufkin TX 75901-3252
Bruce W Green
(936) 633-0260
bgreencityoflufkincom
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Susie Green
(512) 491-2469
sgreentmlirporg
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth Guerrero-Southard
(210) 227-3243
elizabethguerrero-southardrampage-sacom
Partner
Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott
201 S Lakeline Blvd Suite 202
Cedar Park TX 78613
Michael A Guevara
(512) 904-0010
mikesgdalawtxcom
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX
Leann Guzman
(817) 392-8973
leannguzmanfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Thomas Gwosdz
(361) 485-3520
tgwosdzvictoriatxorg
Partner
Best Best amp Krieger
Shawn Hagerty
shawnhagertybbklawcom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
John A Haislet
(979) 764-3507
jhaisletcstxgov
Staff Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Joshua Haley
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Janis K Hampton
(979) 209-5150
jhamptonbryantxgov
Interim City Attorney
City of Paris
PO Box 9037
Paris TX 75461-9037
Stephanie Harris
(903) 785-7511
sharrisparistexasgov
Budget Director
City of Copperas Cove
PO Box 1449
Copperas Cove TX 76522-5449
Ryan D Haverlah CGFO CGFO
(254) 542-8910
rhaverlahcopperascovetxgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 6
Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 7
Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 8
City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 9
Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 6
Senior Associate Attorney
City of Jersey Village
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Leah Hayes
(713) 533-3800
lhayesolsonllpcom
City Attorney
City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville TX 78028-5301
Michael C Hayes
(830) 258-1115
mikehayeskerrvilletxgov
City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
R Kinley Hegglund Jr
(940) 761-7625
kinleyhegglundwichitafallstxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of McAllen
PO Box 220
McAllen TX 78505-0220
Gary Henrichson
(956) 681-1090
ghenrichsonmcallennet
Principal
Law Offices of Ryan Henry PLLC
PO Box 593406
San Antonio TX 78259-0220
Ryan S Henry
(210) 789-7530
ryanhenryrshlawfirmcom
Managing Partner
Herrera amp Boyle PLLC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1250
Austin TX 78701-2476
Alfred Herrera
(512) 474-1492
aherreraherreraboylelawcom
Associate
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Glenwood Hill
214-758-1639
glenwoodhillbracewelllawcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613
Jill Hoffman
(512) 401-5030
jillhoffmancedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Karen L Horner
(281) 420-6508
karenhornerbaytownorg
City Attorney
City of Floydada
PO Box 421
Floydada TX 79235-0421
Karen Houchin
(806) 983-5556
karenhouchinsbcglobalnet
Deputy Executive Director and General
Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Ln Ste 400
Austin TX 78754-5101
Scott Houston
(512) 231-7400
shoustontmlorg
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Dr Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
George E Hyde
(512) 279-6431
georgehyderampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Missouri City
1522 Texas Pkwy
Missouri City TX 77489-2170
E Joyce Iyamu
(281) 403-8660
ejiyamumissouricitytxgov
City Attorney
City of San Angelo
72 W College Ave
San Angelo TX 76903-5814
Theresa Whitehead James
(325) 657-4407
theresajamescosatxus
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Annette Jones
(254) 750-5680
annettejwacotxgov
Attorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Bo Joseph
(512) 491-2527
bjosephtmlirporg
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745
Shannon Kackley
(512) 279-6431
ShannonKackleyrampage-auscom
City Attorney
City of Alvin
216 W Sealy St
Alvin TX 77511-2341
Bobbi J Kacz
(281) 388-4227
bkaczcityofalvincom
ShareholderFounder
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230
Leslie C Kassahn
210-558-2826
lkassahnkassahnortizcom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Josh Katz
(512) 472-8021
Deputy City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Steven M Kean JD
(903) 531-1161
skeantylertexascom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 7
Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 8
City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 9
Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 7
Assistant City Attorney
City of Carrollton
1945 E Jackson Rd
Carrollton TX 75006-1737
Susan Keller
(972) 466-3017
SusanKellercityofcarrolltoncom
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
300 West 6th Street
Austin TX 78701-3902
UNITED STATES
Karen Kennard
(512) 320-7263
kennardkgtlawcom
Attorney
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Stephanie Kerian-Vaughn
(713) 533-3800
skerian-vaughnolsonllpcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Deanie M King
(281) 420-5851
deaniekingbaytownorg
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Timothy B Kirwin
(281) 657-2000
timjgradyrandlepccom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Jonathan Koury
(979) 209-5150
jkourybryantxgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
1810 Lakeridge Drive
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Courtney Kuykendall
(972) 668-6400
courtneyakuykendallgmailcom
City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Kayla Landeros
(254) 298-5674
klanderostempletxgov
Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Kevin B Laughlin
(214) 965-9900
klaughlinnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Cedar Park
450 Cypress Creek Rd Bldg 1
Cedar Park TX 78613-4195
J P LeCompte
(512) 401-5004
jplecomptecedarparktexasgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Bryan
PO Box 1000
Bryan TX 77805-1000
Thomas Leeper
(979) 209-5152
tleeperbryantxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Katie Leininger
(281) 652-1600
kleiningerpearlandtxgov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Abilene
PO Box 60
Abilene TX 79604-0060
Steven Levesque
(325) 676-6251
StevenLevesqueabilenetxcom
City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Larry Long
(432) 335-3228
legalodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of Rio Hondo
PO Box 389
Rio Hondo TX 78583-0389
Eddie Lucio III
(956) 748-2102
Partner
Lynn Ross Gannaway amp Cranford LLP
306 West Broadway
Fort Worth TX 76104-1204
Bettye Lynn
817-332-8505
lynnlaborcounselnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Victoria
PO Box 1758
Victoria TX 77902-1758
Allison Marek
(361) 485-3520
amarekvictoriatxorg
Associate
Brown amp Hofmeister LLP
740 E Campbel Rd 800 LB-B12
Richardson TX 75081
Lisa Mares
(214) 747-6100
lmaresbhlawnet
Assistant City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Skye Masson
(512) 931-7657
skyemassongeorgetownorg
Asst City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
UNITED STATES
Amy McAtee City of Tulia City of Tulia
(806) 995-3526
amcateeerclawfirmcom
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Brenda McDonald
(972) 668-6400
brendatxmunicipallawcom
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 8
City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 9
Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 8
City Attorney
City of Fredericksburg
PO Box 836
Fredericksburg TX 78624-0836
Patricia F McGowan
(830) 997-4315
patfmcgaustinrrcom
City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
William M Mckamie
mickmckamieamarillogov
Assistant City Attorney
City of Wichita Falls
PO Box 1431
Wichita Falls TX 76307-1431
James McKechnie
(940) 761-7627
jamesmckechniewichitafallstxgov
Partner
McKibben Martinez Jarvis amp Wood
LLP
555 North Carancahua Ste 1100
Corpus Christi TX 78401-0841
Jim F McKibben Jr
(361) 882-6611
jmckibbenmcv-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Georgetown
PO Box 409
Georgetown TX 78627-0409
Charlie McNabb
(512) 930-8158
charliemcnabbgeorgetownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Amarillo
509 E 7th
Amarillo TX 79101-2539
Bryan McWilliams
(806) 378-6067
bryanmcwilliamsamarillogov
Partner
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Andy Messer
(972) 668-6400
andytxmunicipallawcom
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Brittani S Miller
(512) 491-2300
City Attorney
City of Plano
1520 Ave K
Plano TX 75074-6232
Paige Mims
(972) 941-5235
paigemplanogov
Partner
Bracewell LLP
711 Louisiana St Ste 2300
Houston TX 77002-2770
Derrick M Mitchell
DerrickMitchellbgllpcom
Partner
D Randall Montgomery amp Associates
PLLC
12400 Coit Rd Ste 560
Dallas TX 75251-2073
Randall Montgomery
(214) 292-2602
rmontgomerydrmlawyerscom
City Attorney
City of Eagle Pass
100 S Monroe St
Eagle Pass TX 78852-4830
Heriberto Morales
(830) 773-6700
hmoraleslangleybanackcom
Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Laura Mueller
(512) 250-0411
lauratexasmunicipallawyerscom
Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Ileana Nava Fernandez
(972) 216-6377
bhoodcityofmesquitecom
Attorney
Underwood Law Firm PC
PO Box 9158
Amarillo TX 79105-9158
Marcus W Norris
(806) 379-0355
marcusnorrisuwlawcom
Staff Atorney
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Jennifer OSullivan
(512) 491-2300
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
David William Olson
(713) 533-3800
dolsonolsonllpcom
Founding Partner
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Wayne K Olson
(817) 332-2580
wolsontoasecom
Of Counsel
107 Rock N Robyn
Horseshoe Bay TX 78657-6029
UNITED STATES
William A Olson Jr
(713) 533-3800
wolsonolsonllpcom
First Assistant City Attorney
City of New Braunfels
424 S Castell Avenue
New Braunfels TX 78130-7619
J Frank Onion III
(830) 221-4281
fonionnbtexasorg
City Attorney
City of Irving
825 W Irving Blvd
Irving TX 75060-2845
Kuruvilla Oommen
(972) 721-2541
koommencityofirvingorg
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 9
Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 9
Partner
Kassahn amp Ortiz PC
9901 IH 10 West Suite 800
San Antonio TX 78230-2292
Casandra C Ortiz
(210) 558-2826
cortizkassahnortizcom
Executive Director of Public Works
City of Killeen
200 East Avenue D
Killeen TX 76541-5239
Bradley Scott Osburn
(254) 501-7620
sosburnkilleentexasgov
Of Counsel
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Dorothy G Palumbo
(512) 250-0411
dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
James F Parker III
(512) 322-5800
jparkerlglawfirmcom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
John T Patterson
(254) 750-5680
johnpatwacotxgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Alberto J Pena
(210) 227-3243
albertpenarampage-sacom
Shareholder
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Steven Pena Sr
(210) 349-6484
spenadtrglawcom
Senior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Ignacio Perez
(512) 250-0411
ignaciotexasmunicipallawyerscom
Partner
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Arthur L Pertile III
(713) 533-3800
APertileolsonllpcom
Junior Associate
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Theresa Pham
(512) 250-0411
City Attorney
City of Dumas
PO Box 438
Dumas TX 79029-0438
Jerod Pingelton
(806) 935-1170
jpingeltoncidumastxus
Associate
Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC
1700 Redbud Blvd Ste 300
McKinney TX 75069-3276
Ryan Pittman
(214) 544-4000
rpittmanabernathy-lawcom
City Attorney
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville TX 75029-9002
Lizbeth Islas Plaster
First Asst City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Quentin Price
(409) 880-3715
qpricebeaumonttexasgov
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Elizabeth M Provencio
(210) 227-3243
elizabethprovenciorampage-sacom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland TX 77581-5416
Lawrence Gene Provins
(281) 652-1666
lprovinspearlandtxgov
City Attorney
City of Tyler
PO Box 2039
Tyler TX 75710-2039
Deborah Pullum JD
(903) 531-1161
dpullumtylertexascom
City Attorney
City of Seguin
PO Box 591
Seguin TX 78156-0591
Andy Quittner
(830) 401-2775
AQuittnerseguintexasgov
LiabilityProperty Claims Manager
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
Mike Rains
(512) 491-2300
mrainstmlirporg
City Attorney
City of Baytown
PO Box 424
Baytown TX 77522-0424
Ignacio Ramirez Sr
(281) 420-6506
ignacioramirezbaytownorg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Vanessa Ramirez
(432) 335-4105
vramirezodessa-txgov
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 10
Sr Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton St
Fort Worth TX 76102-6312
Melinda Ramos
(817) 392-6193
melindaramosfortworthtexasgov
City Attorney
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
J Grady Randle
(281) 657-2000
gradyjgradyrandlepccom
Scott amp Ray
PO Box 1353
Greenville TX 75403-1353
Daniel Ray
903-454-0044
danielscottmoneyraycom
Director of Legal Services
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool
1821 Rutherford Ln 100
Austin TX 78754-5101
David W Reagan
(512) 491-2300
dreagantmlirporg
Assistant City Attorney
City of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont TX 77704-3827
Sharae Reed
(409) 880-3175
sreedbeaumonttexasgov
Attorney
Messer Rockefeller amp Fort PLLC
6351 Preston Rd Ste 350
Frisco TX 75034-5892
Mack Reinwand
(972) 668-6400
macktxmunicipallawcom
City Attorney
City of Waco
PO Box 2570
Waco TX 76702-2570
Jennifer Richie
(254) 750-5687
jenniferrwacotxgov
Attorney
City of Odessa
PO Box 4398
Odessa TX 79760-4398
Joel V Roberts
(432) 335-4181
jrobertsodessa-txgov
City Attorney
City of College Station
PO Box 9960
College Station TX 77842-7960
Carla A Robinson
(979) 764-3507
crobinsoncstxgov
Partner
Russell amp Rodriguez LLP
1633 Williams Dr Bldg 2 Suite 200
Georgetown TX 78628-3659
Arturo Rodriguez Jr
(512) 930-1317
arodrigueztxadminlawcom
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Clarissa Rodriguez
(210) 227-3243
clarissarodriguezrampage-sacom
Senior Regional Manager
Texas Municipal Retirement System
PO Box 149153
Austin TX 78714-9153
David R Rodriguez CPM CPM
(512) 225-3746
drodrigueztmrscom
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
Dean Roggia
(817) 332-2580
dsmithtoasecom
City Attorney
City of Tulia
PO Box L
Tulia TX 79088-0912
Stephen L Rohde
(806) 995-3526
slrohdeerclawfirmcom
City Attorney
City of Floresville
322 Martinez
San Antonio TX 78205-3447
Louis Rosenberg
(210) 225-5454
firmltrlawcom
Partner
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adolfo Ruiz
(210) 546-2122
adolfomckamiekruegercom
Attorney
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Claudia Russell
(512) 472-8021
crussellbickerstaffcom
City Attorney
City of Lake Jackson
5-B Oak Dr
Lake Jackson TX 77566-5207
Sherri Russell
(979) 415-2752
srusselllakejacksontxgov
Partner
Fletcher Farley Shipman amp Salinas LLP
1717 W 6th St Ste 300
Austin TX 78703-4787
Joanna Salinas
(512) 476-5300
joannasalinasfletcherfarleycom
Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor
City of Killeen
PO Box 1329
Killeen TX 76540-1329
Martha Samuel
(254) 501-7882
msamuelkilleentexasgov
Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Dan Santee
(210) 227-3243
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 11
First Assistant City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
David Mitchell Satterwhite
(806) 775-2222
msatterwhitemylubbockus
Former Assistant City Attorney
City of City of Houston
Larry W Schenk
schenklawhotmailcom
Partner
Liles Parker PLLC
800 Rockmead Ste 165
Kingwood TX 77339-2194
Leonard V Schneider
(713) 432-7474
lschneiderlilesparkercom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Conroe
PO Box 3066
Conroe TX 77305-3066
Gary A Scott
(936) 522-3030
gscottcityofconroeorg
Associate
Randle Law Office Ltd LLP
820 Gessner Ste 1570
Houston TX 77024-4494
Drew Shirley
(281) 772-9327
Deputy City Attorney
City of Lubbock
PO Box 2000
Lubbock TX 79457-2000
Amy Sims
(806) 775-2222
asimsmylubbockus
Attorney
Bojorquez Law Firm PC
12325 Hymeadow Dr Ste 2-100
Austin TX 78750-1847
Linda Sjogren
(512) 250-0411
lsjogrenwacotxgov
City Attorney
City of Richmond
402 Morton Street
Richmond TX 77469-3121
Gary W Smith
gsmithrichmondtxgov
City Attorney
City of Orange
PO Box 189
Orange TX 77631-0189
John Cash Smith
(409) 886-7766
johncashsmithlawfirmtxcom
Managing Partner
Nichols Jackson Dillard Hager amp Smith
LLP
500 N Akard St Ste 1800
Dallas TX 75201-6616
Peter G Smith
(214) 965-9900
psmithnjdhscom
City Attorney
City of Arlington
PO Box 90231
Arlington TX 76004-3231
Teris Solis
(817) 459-6878
terissolisarlingtontxgov
City Attorney
City of Plainview
901 Broadway St
Plainview TX 79072-7317
Leslie Spear Schmidt
(806) 296-1127
lschmidtplainviewtxorg
Of Counsel
McKamie Krueger LLP
941 Proton Rd
San Antonio TX 78258-4203
Adrian A Spears II
(210) 546-2122
adrianmckamiekruegercom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Irving
PO Box 152288
Irving TX 75015-2288
Janet Spugnardi
(972) 721-2600
jspugnardicityofirvingorg
Attorney
Taylor Olson Adkins Sralla amp Elam LLP
6000 Western Pl Ste 200
Fort Worth TX 76107-4684
George A Staples
(817) 332-2580
gstaplestoasecom
Assistant City Attorney
City of Mesquite
PO Box 850137
Mesquite TX 75185-0137
Cynthia Holden Steiner
(972) 216-6376
csteinercityofmesquitecom
Sr Asst City Attorney
City of Odessa
411 W 8th Street
Odessa TX 79761-4422
Todd Stephens
(432) 335-3228
tstephensodessa-txgov
Attorney
Law Office of Randall B Strong
407 W Baker Rd Ste T
Baytown TX 77521-2377
Randall B Strong
(281) 428-2200
randystrongrandallbstrongcom
Potter Minton
110 N College Ave Ste 500
Tyler TX 75702-7214
Ronald D Stutes
(903) 597-8311
ronstutespottermintoncom
Deputy City Attorney
City of Temple
2 North Main Suite 308
Temple TX 76501-7659
Charla Thomas
(254) 298-5674
charlathomastempletxgov
Deputy City Attorney
City of Austin
PO Box 1088
Austin TX 78767-1088
Deborah Thomas
deborahthomasciaustintxus
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
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4
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karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Thursday June 02 2016
Page 12
City Attorney
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Valecia R Tizeno
(409) 983-8129
valtizenoportarthurtxgov
Associate Attorney
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Ste 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Cindy Trevino
(512) 279-6431
cynthiatrevinorampage-auscom
Senior Associate
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2500 W William Cannon Suite 609
Austin TX 78745-5320
Scott Tschirhart
(512) 279-6431
scotttschirhartrampage-auscom
Attorney
Langley amp Banack Inc
745 E Mulberry Suite 900
San Antonio TX 78212-3141
Erica Valladares
(210) 736-6600
evalladareslangleybanackcom
Deputy City Attorney
City of League City
300 W Walker St
League City TX 77573-3837
Michelle Lavon Villarreal JD JD
(281) 554-1016
MichelleVillarrealleaguecitycom
City of Port Arthur
PO Box 1089
Port Arthur TX 77641-1089
Sherry Vital
(409) 983-8145
sherryvitalportarthurtxgov
Attorney
Clarence West Law
4001 Lob Cove
Austin TX 78730-1475
Clarence A West
(512) 401-3468
cawestcawestlawcom
Associate Attorney
Davidson Troilo Ream amp Garza PC
601 NW Loop 410 Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78216-5511
Ashley White
(210) 349-6484
awhitedtrglawcom
Attorney
Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle amp Townsend
PC
816 Congress Ave Ste 1900
Austin TX 78701-2478
Hannah Wilchar
(512) 322-5811
hwilcharlglawfirmcom
Of Counsel
Olson amp Olson LLP
2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 600
Houston TX 77019-2133
Charles Williams
(713) 533-3800
cwilliamsolsonllpcom
Attorney At Law
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Jameene Yvonne Williams
(210) 227-3243
jameeneWilliamsrampage-sacom
City Attorney
City of Livingston
200 W Church St
Livingston TX 77351-3213
Jim Wright
(936) 327-4311
cityattorneylivingstonnet
Partner
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
3711 S Mopac Expy Bldg 1 Ste 3
Austin TX 78746-8015
Bradley Young
(512) 472-8021
byoungbickerstaffcom
Partner
Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal Hyde amp
Zech PC
2517 N Main Ave
San Antonio TX 78212-4685
Charles E Zech JD MPA
(210) 227-3243
charleszechrampage-sacom
Participants Listed 245
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
TCAA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY NOMINATION FORM
Award Sought (Choose one)
bull Galen Sparks Award (Arlington Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio)
bull Susan Rocha Award (Any remaining city) Name of Nominee Janet M Spugnardi Title Deputy City Attorney City Represented City of Irving Has the Nomineersquos City Attorney Approved of the Nomination _X__ Yes ___ No Educational Background JD SMU Dedman School of Law BS in Criminal Justice TCU Years in Public Service and Positions Held 12+ years Sr Assistant City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney City of Irving Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Dallas Associate Messer Campbell amp Brady Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Chair Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Community Service and Activities See attached resume Publications Awards Honors See attached resume The TCAA Galen Sparks Award and Susan Rocha Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Assistant City Attorney are intended to recognize and honor their recipients for significant and distinguished career achievements in the field of municipal law Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award See attached
Nominator Kuruvilla Oommen Title City Attorney City City of Irving Date April 21 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
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Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
JANET M SPUGNARDI ________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City Attorneyrsquos Office City of Irving Texas Deputy City Attorney Apr 2016 - Present Senior Assistant City Attorney Oct 2012 ndash Apr 2016 Responsible for supervision of five attorneys and five support staff Litigate civil suits filed on behalf of or against the City in state district courts and handle state court appeals and amicus work on a wide range of issues Draft settlement agreements employment contracts hold harmless agreements releases and other documentation necessary to resolve litigation or pre-litigation claims Draft ordinances and resolutions on a variety of topics including boarding homes smoking special events and zoning amendments Review and draft construction contracts development agreements economic incentive agreements interlocal agreements and other municipal contracts Provide legal opinions and advice on open records open meetings conflicts of interest employmentcivil service elections land usedevelopment and constitutional issues Serve as staff attorney for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Building and Standards Commission Focus on quality of life issues and advise Code Enforcement Police Fire Planning Inspections Housing amp Human Services Economic Development Water Utilities and Animal Services Departments Perform legal research and advise on constitutional and state law issues affecting municipalities Messer Campbell amp Brady LLP Frisco Texas Oct 2009 ndash Oct 2012 Associate Attorney Municipal Law and Litigation Represented municipalities in various litigation and appellate matters involving civil rights constitutional issues land use zoning annexation eminent domain employment discrimination and tort claims of personal injury property damage and wrongful death Drafted pleadings discovery and dispositive motions in Federal and State courts and wrote appellate briefs for intermediate courts of appeal Texas Supreme Court and US Supreme Court Conducted depositions argued motions in court and participated in mediations Advised numerous municipalities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on various matters involving contracts employmentcivil service issues conflicts of interests open meetings issues open records requests ordinances resolutions and quasi-judicial board actions City Attorneys Office City of Dallas Texas Jan 2004 ndash Oct 2009 Senior Assistant City Attorney Deputy Chief of Code Compliance Section Litigation Division Handled civil litigation and pre-litigation cases regarding land use zoning and property code enforcement fair housing issues and criminal nuisances Assisted in supervision of seven attorneys and other support staff Successfully defended City in interlocutory appeal involving $13 million inverse condemnation claim involving demolished historic structure wrote appellate brief and presented oral argument Litigated hundreds of matters in State District Federal Bankruptcy and Municipal Courts regarding dilapidated structures First-chaired bench trials temporary restraining orders and injunctions on a regular basis Responsible for all aspects of litigation including discovery motion practice and settlement Worked closely with city departments including code enforcement and police to provide legal advice training and review of ordinances Represented the city before quasi-judicial boards and commissions including Permit License amp Appeals Board and Landmark Commission
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
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3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
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4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Dallas Texas Juris Doctorate 2002 Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing Classes Board of Advocates Community Service Director Chief Justice Moot Court Competition Texas Christian University Fort Worth Texas Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 1998 President Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society TCU Student House of Representatives Recipient of the Janet Perry Award for Outstanding Leadership
MEMBERSHIPS amp AWARDS State Bar of Texas US Supreme Court US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals US District Court Northern District of Texas US District Court Eastern District of Texas Fellow Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation Associate Patrick E Higginbotham American Inn of Court 2007-2008 Member State Bar of Texas Government Law Section President (2015) Member Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Member Texas City Attorneys Association Recipient 2012 International Municipal Lawyers Association Amicus Service Award Recipient 2013 IMLA Daniel J Curtin Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award
PRESENTATIONS amp PUBLICATIONS
ldquoInnovative Legal Strategies for Effective Code Enforcementrdquo American Association of Code Enforcement Educational Conference Orlando Florida October 28 2015 ldquoSubstandard Building Cases in a Post-Stewart Worldrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Conference Bastrop Texas June 17 2015 ldquoThe Road Less Travelled Navigating a Chapter 54 Lawsuitrdquo 2014 Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys and Officials Irving Texas May 30 2014 ldquoLegal Aspects of Code Enforcementrdquo Building Professionals Institute Arlington Houston Austin and Brownsville Texas 2013 - present ldquoRecent State Cases of Interest to Government Entitiesrdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas February 8 2013
ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
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ldquoSubstandard Buildings How to Tackle City Eyesoresrdquo Texas Municipal League Elected Officials Conference Austin Texas February 3 2013 ldquo911 Emergency Response Liabilityrdquo Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Frisco Texas November 13 2012 ldquoDemolition Cases Require More Stringent Reviewrdquo Dallas Bar Association Headnotes August 2012 ldquoSubstandard Building Issues City of Dallas v Heather Stewart and Morerdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Summer Meeting South Padre Island Texas June 7 2012 ldquoThe Thin Line Walking the Tightrope of Employment and Personnel Issuesrdquo 2012 North Texas Municipal Clerks Association Annual Seminar Trophy Club Texas March 21 2012 ldquoDealing with the Mediardquo 76th Annual Conference of the International Municipal Law Association Chicago Illinois September 13 2011 ldquoEmergency Response Liability in the Aftermath of DeShaney and its Exceptionsrdquo IMLA Municipal Lawyer Magazine JulyAugust 2011 ldquoContract Claims Fight the Good Fight (Because wersquore losing the battle)rdquo Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section Dallas Texas April 5 2011 Texas PRIMA Annual Conference Galveston Texas November 17 2011 ldquoRazing Trouble with Historical Rubble How Cities Can Use Litigation to Preserve Landmarks or Punish Those Who Demolish Themrdquo 2nd Annual Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas March 11 2011 ldquoChapter 271 Contract Claims The good the bad and the really badrdquo Texas City Attorneys Association Annual Meeting Corpus Christi Texas October 28 2010 ldquoDealing with the National Media ndash Wersquore not in Texas anymorerdquo 2010 State Bar Conference on Suing amp Defending Governmental Entities San Antonio Texas July 15-16 2010 ldquoMunicipal Courts Can Do What ndash Tools available to Texas Cities to effectively deal with Code Issuesrdquo Summit for Texas Code Enforcement Attorneys Irving Texas January 29 2010 ldquoObtaining Defending and Enforcing TROs and Injunctions in State Courtrdquo Dallas City Attorneyrsquos Office In-House CLE Dallas Texas June 5-6 2008
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
I highly recommend Janet Spugnardi Deputy City Attorney of the City of Irving for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
As background Janet Spugnardi is a past recipient of the IMLA Daniel J Curtin Jr Young Public Lawyer of the Year Award (2013) and the Amicus Service Award (2012) A brief description of Janetrsquos career accomplishments and her contributions to our profession explain why she received such recognition by her peers and why she makes an exceptional candidate for the Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award
Janet is one of the statersquos foremost experts on code enforcement issues particularly abatement of substandard structures During her tenure at the City of Dallas where she was the Deputy Chief of the Code Compliance Section of the City Attorneyrsquos Office Janet successfully litigated the demolition andor repair of hundreds of dilapidated structures She also successfully defended the City of Dallas in an interlocutory appeal involving a $13 million inverse condemnation claim regarding a demolished historic structure
In 2012 Janet was at the forefront of how Texas cities responded to the Texas Supreme Courtrsquos Heather Stewart decision She fielded questions from numerous city officials and city attorneys she collaborated with TML staff and TCAA she co-presented at the 2012 TCAA summer conference provided forms to assist cities and provided an update at last yearrsquos TCAA summer conference In the process she has mentored scores of attorneys in how to best handle code enforcement cases She genuinely believes in the professional development of other municipal attorneys To date she enthusiastically returns phone calls relating to code enforcement Janet is passionate about code enforcement and her enthusiasm is infectious
Since its inception she has helped plan organize and host the Texas Code Enforcement Summit for City Attorneys and Officials which has been attended by hundreds of individuals from across the state The Code Summit has provided practical and invaluable information and resources to practitioners in the field Janet has received rave reviews for the Code Summit
Last year Janet served as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Government Law Section where she coordinate free monthly CLErsquos for government attorneys
Wersquore extremely fortunate that Janet is part of Irvingrsquos legal team Janet is a leader who leads by her example She has volunteered for difficult and challenging assignments and cases with outstanding results and often receives high praise from her clients She genuinely supports other attorneys in our office and our staff
For all these reasons and many more Janet is an exceptional candidate for the 2016 Susan Rocha Outstanding Assistant City Attorney Award She truly exemplifies the finest qualities of a municipal attorney ndash service commitment and heart
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
NOMINATION INFORMATION FOR TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE OF THE AWARD The Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor a municipal attorney for his or her significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law PROCEDURE 1 The nominator furnishes basic information about the nominee by completing the nomination
form below (or furnishes the information called for by the form in a substantially identical format)
2 The nominator writes a clear and concise statement in support of the nomination describing the
significant and distinguished mentoring achievements related to young attorneys and their practice in the field of municipal law conveying as much information about the personal characteristics of the nominee as the nominator thinks would be helpful to the nomination and thoroughly depicting how the nominee fulfills the criteria established for bestowing the award (see ldquoCriteriardquo below)
3 The nominator transmits the completed nomination form to the TCAA General Counsel who
after adding TCAA staff comments forwards them to the TCAA Board of Directors for decision FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE TCAA OFFICES BY NO LATER THAN THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THAT YEARrsquoS AWARD PROCESS The decision of the Board of Directors will be rendered and the nominator will be notified of the decision
4 TCAA reserves the right to withhold bestowal of the award in any given year and to reject any
and all nominees 5 Nominators may re-submit or the Board may consider nominations of nominees not selected in
previous years if appropriate 6 The award will be presented to the person selected to receive the award at a formal awards
ceremony held during that yearrsquos TCAA Summer Conference CRITERIA FOR BESTOWING THE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING MENTOR BY A CITY ATTORNEY The following are the criteria against which each nominee will be measured The Board of Directors does not expect any nominee to meet all of the criteria However the nominee who best meets the most criteria will be selected as that yearrsquos recipient How the nominee meets the criteria should be thoroughly depicted in the nominators statement in support of the nomination 1 The nominee is an active or honorary member of TCAA
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
2 The nominee has demonstrated the qualities of a mentor to one or more young municipal
attorneys by for example (1) serving as a role model to young municipal lawyers in his or her community (2) fostering the development of young municipal lawyers and (3) significantly contributing to the profession andor the community
3 The nomineersquos career achievements have enhanced the image of the municipal attorney both
locally and nationally especially in the courts at all levels (Objective results-oriented information should be provided showing how the nominees achievements enhanced the esteem in which municipal attorneys are held by courts at all levels and how the achievements benefited the entire municipal law profession)
4 The nominee has received recognition either locally or nationally or both for his or her
achievements 5 The nominees career demonstrates his or her personal characteristics of integrity honesty
leadership selflessness dedication tact diplomacy political acuity and astuteness in dealing with the press and the public (Cite examples)
_____________________________________________________________________________
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
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Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee Diane C Wetherbee Title City Attorney (retired) City Represented Plano Educational Background Diane graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1985 Her undergraduate degree is from St Leo University Florida She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Jersey Years in Public Service and Positions Held Diane has practiced exclusively in municipal law Currently she is an associate attorney with Abernathy Roeder Boyd amp Hullett PC She was an Assistant City Attorney in Abilene and Denton and City Attorney for Greenville (February 1990-August 1993) Georgetown (January 1988-February 1990) and Plano (April 1996-January 2014) Service to the legal profession including membership and offices held in bar associations and other relevant professional organizations (include pro bono work) Diane has been a frequent speaker for the School of Police Supervision at the Center for American and International Law in Plano on the Fair Labor Standards Act and employment law Diane was also an adjunct professor for Southern Methodist Universityrsquos Dispute Resolution Program where she taught employment law As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane also served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council Community Service and Activities Diane is an avid tennis player runner and OU fan She also likes to travel Publications Awards Honors In summer 2014 Diane was inducted as an honorary member of the Texas City Attorneys Association Under Dianersquos strong leadership and commitment to excellence Planorsquos Legal Department received the Texas City Attorneys Association Recognition of Excellence in the Field of Municipal Law for Innovative and Comprehensive Training programs twice Dianersquos contribution to the legal profession includes presentations on a variety of topics covering The Use of Public Resources and the Non-Legal Alien The Limits of Local Regulation on Religious Activities and Facilities Conducting an Employee Investigation in the Public Sector Human Sign Regulations Who is your Client in the Public Sector the Employment Life Cycle Working with Your City Manager and Immigration -- Legal Issues Affecting Cities She has also taught numerous internal training seminars internally as the City Attorney for Plano on ethics signs employment law issues and other topics
The TCAA Outstanding Mentor Award is intended to recognize and honor its recipient for significant and distinguished mentoring to young municipal attorneys Please state in no more than 500 words the reasons you believe the nominee deserves this Award
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
With over 28 years in city government Diane dedicated her career to municipal law She is well known and well respected in the government law field Her experience in Plano and other Texas cities has enabled her to become highly skilled in municipal law and advising home-rule cities As a long time City Attorney Diane has developed collaborative relationships with professionals in both the public and private sector and who are leaders in local government law Under Dianersquos guidance as the chief legal counsel the City Attorneyrsquos office has helped make Plano the City of Excellence and contributed to its many accolades as a best runmanaged city Diane has also invested in the education of municipal lawyers at the local state and national level trough training programs she developed teaching and service on professional organization boards that focus on educating attorneys on municipal law issues Diane has coached and mentored many young attorneys both in her office and in the private sector Diane helped create opportunities and opened doors for new attorneys and for her staff Under her succession planning and guidance many municipal attorneys have advanced their careers Several attorneys she trained went on to be partners in municipal firms in the private sector She has mentored two attorneys that went on to be City Attorneys Kent McIlyar in Paris Texas and Paige Mims who succeeded her as City Attorney in Plano The current Deputy City Attorney for Plano started out in the prosecution office working for Diane over 16 years ago and developed advanced skills and knowledge working for Diane Benjamin Franklin said ldquoTell me and I forget teach me and I may remember involve me and I learnrdquo Diane did a great job of involving her attorneys in different legal projects and pushing them to expand their knowledge and skills She provided opportunities for development of her attorneys through internal and external training While Diane has a very strong work ethic she also made time to build a team environment in the office Diane sincerely cared about her staff She made a point to have regular staff meetings to share knowledge and to come around to each personrsquos office to give personal hands-on attention to the attorneys She also genuinely had an interest in her staffrsquos personal interests and lives which made her approachable and accessible Diane has the highest professional ethical standards and cultivated that in her staff too She is a strong leader and role model and inspired her staff to be the best they could be Diane also developed an award winning partnership loaner attorney program with the law firm of Fulbright amp Jaworski Through the program private sector attorneys were able to get firsthand courtroom experience in the Plano Municipal Prosecution office under Dianersquos leadership This program gave big firm attorneys the opportunity to gain courtroom experience that they would not otherwise be exposed to by allowing them to do bench and jury trials for class C misdemeanor cases in Plano She has also dedicated countless hours to educating others on municipal law issues through speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University She has dedicated service to municipal law organizations in leadership roles As a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association Diane served as Regional Vice President for the 5th Circuit and Texas State Chair She has been designated as a Local Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyerrsquos Association which recognizes excellence in the field of municipal law She is a past president of the Texas City Attorneys Association and a former Texas Municipal League Board of Directors Member Additionally she was a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2012 as well as a Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Board Member She was also secretary for the Texas Bar Government Law Section Council
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Diane is an influential member of and positive contributor to the municipal law profession She embodies what the mentor award represents and would be a deserving recipient if selected Thank you for the consideration
Nominator Paige Mims Title City Attorney City Plano Date February 26 2016
Please e-mail this completed form to legalgovttmlorg no later than the close of business on the due date posted on the TCAA Web site
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
TCAA OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARD NOMINATION
NOMINATION OF JAY DOEGEY
Jay Doegey has been a mentor to many municipal lawyers During his twenty-eight years
as the City Attorney of Arlington Jay led several important programs to ensure that every
attorney in the office ndash regardless of level or position ndash had opportunities to advance and grow in
his or her role as a municipal lawyer
First Jay created and personally led an internal program where every new attorney in the
City Attorneyrsquos Office went through a personal training period with Jay In this program the
new attorney ldquoshadowedrdquo Jay for a period of two months including attending high level
meetings At the end of the period the new attorney would sit as the ldquoacting city attorneyrdquo
during a City Council meeting This program provided all attorneys with immediate growth and
learning opportunities It also served as a way for new attorneys to meet many co-workers
throughout the City I am not aware of any other large city that has a similar program This
program demonstrates the personal commitment that Jay had to every attorney under his wing
Second Jay was active in both TCAA and IMLA having served as president of both
organizations Attorneys in our office were encouraged to participate in both organizations Jay
explained how he had personally benefitted from developing relations with other municipal
lawyers in Texas and across the nation His network was a valued source of information at
critical times Jay did not simply speak of the accolades of these programs He made it possible
for his attorneys to participate Jay did this by protecting a budget that allowed attorneys to
attend conferences He actively encouraged all Senior Attorneys in the office to obtain the
IMLA fellows designation In fact the City of Arlington has far more IMLA fellows than any
other city in the entire organization Arlington received a special recognition for this fact at the
2012 IMLA annual meeting
Third Jay led a program where each attorney in the office would on a yearly basis lead
a lunch-time training program where they would teach about one area of their work The
program served as a strong cross-training program and helped each attorney in the office
understand the full dimensions of municipal law
As a young Navy officer Jay had responsibility for steering a naval ship in open sea
while refueling with another ship only 100 feet away Jay was surprised that such an important
task was assigned to a young officer In the same way that Jayrsquos commanding officers had faith
in him Jay continuously showed faith in his assistant attorneys Whether it was presenting a
difficult issue to the City Council or making an argument in federal court Jay had faith in us
encouraged our success and was by our side
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
TAB
3
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Texas City Attorneys Association
Fall Conference in Conjunction with the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference
5 Hours of MCLE Credit (Including 5 Ethics Hour) ndash Course _____________
Thursday October 6 2016 ndash Austin
800 - 900 am Registration
900 - 915 am Welcome and Opening Remarks TCAA President Kathy Davis City
Attorney Killeen Anne Morgan Interim City Attorney Austin
915 - 945 am Dealing with EEOC Complaints Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
(5 hr)
945 - 1015 am Municipal Obligations under the Fair Housing Act Trish Link
Assistant City Attorney Austin (5 hr)
1015 - 1030 am Break
1030 - 1100 am Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller Assistant
General Counsel Texas Municipal League (5 hr)
1100 - 1130am Recent Federal Cases of Interest to Cities Randy Montgomery D
Randall Montgomery and Associates Dallas (5 hr)
1130 - Noon Ethics ndash Governing Body Training Slater Elza Underwood Law
Firm Amarillo (5 hr)
Noon - 145 pm TML Delegates Luncheon and Presentation (Separate Ticketed Event) or
Lunch on Your Own
200 - 215 pm Business Meeting Election of TCAA Officers and Passing of the Gavel
215 - 245 pm BBCA Appeal Group v City of Houston ndash Is Home Rule Dead
TBA Olson and Olson Houston (5 hr)
245 - 315 pm Municipal Court ldquoDebtors Prisonrdquo Litigation Chris Edwards and
Robin Harris Assistant City Attorneys Austin (5 hr)
315 - 345 pm Exactions Update Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne and
[developer attorney _______________] (5 hr)
345 - 400 pm Break
400 - 430 pm Legislative Forecast TML Staff Austin (5 hr)
430 - 500 pm Ethics ndash Speak Up Or Shut Up The Role of the City Attorney
during a Meeting Alan Bojorquez Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
Charlie McNabb City Attorney Georgetown ________ (5 hr)
500 pm Adjourn
To claim MCLE credit for today please see the instructions on the back of this page
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Page 1 of 5
On Draft Agenda
Alan Bojorquez Austin
What do you think about including a panel discussion along the lines of Speak Up or Shut Up
A 3-4 person panel of senior level city attorneys (in-house and firm) providing Best Practices
on
(1) To what extent should we advise the council from the dais in public (open session)
(2) When to address the Haters who lob mud from the podium
(3) When to speak up for the troops (and set the record straight or defend city staff)
Georgetown City Attorney Charlie McNabb and I discussed it briefly at lunch today and he
might be willing to participate On occasions in the past wersquove had a session that wasnrsquot purely
ldquolegalrdquo material but was tips or words of wisdom from experienced members
Art Pertile Olson and Olson Houston
I would like for one of the lawyers at Olson amp Olson to present a paper on the BCCA Appeal
Group Inv V City of Houston reviewing the issues related to Home Rule ldquoInconsistencyrdquo with
State Law and the issues that the dissent raises about ldquofieldrdquo preemption versus ldquoconflictrdquo
preemption in determining limitations on the exercise of a Texas home rule cityrsquos constitutional
power of self-government
Kirsten Cohoon City Attorney Boerne
I would put out there a topic over exactions Happy to work with someone on it (and I will come
up with someone if needed) if the topic is chosen I am thinking that I would present from a City
perspective and maybe have a developerrsquos attorney present from a developerrsquos perspective Let
me know your thoughts
Ron Stutes Potter Minton Tyler
If you would like one of the other two (charter review or EEOC complaints) to be considered for
the fall conference in Austin please let me know
Laura Mueller Bojorquez Law Firm Austin
I am available to do the Recent State Cases (or a combo case update) if you decide to keep that
session in the Fall I have also submitted two ideas for main conference If someone suggests
the ETJ topiccity authority topic at the Board meeting I can do that as well
Chris Edwards Senior Assistant City Attorney Austin
As you are aware there is a national trend of ldquodebtorrsquos prisonsrdquo litigation which other cities are
settling However the City of Austin prevailed on a Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss in this
class action lawsuit dismissing Plaintiffrsquos claims that Municipal Judges were imprisoning
indigent citizens for misdemeanor criminal offenses in violation of their civil rights under 42
USC 1983 If there is interest in the topic for the Fall Conference my co-counsel and I are
available to speak on the subject from both litigator amp prosecutor perspectives
Chris Edwards Asst City Atty lead counsel on Harris v City of Austin
Robin Harris Asst City Atty counsel on Harris v City of Austin former Municipal Court
Prosecutor
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Page 2 of 5
I anticipate that the Honorable Sherry Statman Presiding Judge Austin Municipal Courts would
also be available if there is interest in our participation Thanks
Trish Link Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod be interested in presenting on municipal obligations under the Fair Housing Act (including
the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing)
Slater Elza Amarillo
Council Training -- Our Governmental Law Section is constantly working on and
evolving a Board training program Board training is vital but not done as often as it
should be This presentation would be a turnkey or modifiable presentation that our
members could take and use It would cover the relationship between councils and City
managers Secretaries judges attorneys etc along with common pitfalls for Council
Members It could account for 1 hour of ethics (and nobody has to listen to who the
client really is)
Not on Draft Agenda
Brown and Hofmeister Richardson
Terry Welch ndash Hot Topics in Employment Law
Ed Voss - Fair Housing Act Update after the ICP v TDHCA Supreme Court Decision
Jeff Moore - I am able to do a Texas Attorney General Opinion speech Opinions of
Interest for City Attorneys
Lisa Mares - Complying with Laws Regulating the Use of Bodycams by Law
Enforcement
During the 83rd Legislative Session the Legislature passed Senate Bill 158 sponsored by
Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) The legislation creates a statewide policy for body-worn
camera (ldquobodycamrdquo) programs used by law enforcement agencies by adding a new
subchapter N to the Occupations Code The legislation applies to bodycam video footage
created on or after September 1 2015 Act of May 30 2015 84th Leg RS ch 1134 sect
1 While the legislation establishes a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies to
purchase cameras it also imposes new requirements regarding training open records
records retention police policies and data management See Tex Occ Code sectsect 1701651
ndash 1703662 (West Supp 2015) For instance before the police department operates a
bodycam program it must provide training to peace officers who will wear a bodycam
and any personnel who will come into contact with video and audio data collected
through the use of bodycams Tex Occ Code sect 1701656(a) In addition the police
department must adopt policies regarding the use of bodycams that address activation of
the bodycam data retention and storage public access though open records requests
officer access to bodycam footage and handling equipment and are consistent with the
federal and state rules of evidence Tex Occ Code sect 1701655(a) (b) (d) This
presentation will review this recently enacted legislation
ALPRs Is this crime fighting technology worth the risk - OR - ALPRs Limiting
the Risks of Using this Crime-fighting Technology
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Page 3 of 5
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is a technology used by law enforcement to
capture computer-readable images to compare plate numbers with databases of license
plates of stolen cars or cars driven by individuals with warrants for criminal charges The
devices can be affixed to traffic lights or mounted on police cars and can capture
thousands of images of plates While the data collected via ALPRs enhance a police
departmentrsquos law enforcement capabilities and assist with municipal court fine
collections the use of the technology raises concerns that the information is shared with
private companies without restricting permissible use limiting the length of retention or
imposing protections against individual privacy This presentation will address the
increased use of ALPRs as a crime-fighting technique and discuss methods to limit the
risks of using this technology
Georgia Crump Lloyd Gosseling Austin
Nathan Vassar would like to present Legislative Privilege Protections and Cautions
under Texas Law The legislative privilege is an often-overlooked protection that
safeguards the deliberative processes of city councils and other legislative bodies from
discovery in litigation This presentation will highlight the importance of the legislative
privilege to cities the extent of its application in Texas and recommendations to ensure
cities are adequately protected and prepared to use this privilege when and as needed
Jason Hill would like to present Recent Trends in Water Reuse Options in Texas
As more communities consider direct potable reuse and indirect reuse options for water
supply development more and more downstream diverters are raising concerns about the
impacts of these projects to existing water rights in the river basin This presentation
outlines the key issues for water planners city attorneys and city councils alike to
consider in their efforts to identify their reuse rights and to protect those rights for water
reuse projects
Stefanie Albright and Nathan Vassar would like to present StormwaterWastewater
Nexus Compliance Planning to Avoid Enforcement This presentation will outline
the increasing interconnected nature of stormwater and wastewater issues for the
regulated community Similar issues in Water Quality compliance planning and
enforcement provide important lessons as communities consider ongoing and future
permitting and compliance challenges The presentation will examine recent trends in
wastewater enforcement and will also outline tools that may assist MS4 operators with
compliance with MS4 permit provisions through BMPs The discussion will include
examples of funded improvements by wastewater utilities that assist with compliance for
both wastewater and MS4 operators regulators have provided that may assist the
regulated community in their efforts to support compliance while funding improvements
in a responsible (and affordable) manner
Leela Fireside Assistant City Attorney Austin
Topic Legal Framework for Municipal Fees Much of municipal government is funded
through fees This presentation will discuss the general legal framework (statutes case law
attorney general opinions) for determining whether your city is appropriately calculating a fee or
setting itself up for a challenge that the fee is an unauthorized tax An earlier version of this
presentation was made at the TCAA Summer 2012 conference but the legal landscape continues
to evolve
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Page 4 of 5
Sabine Romero Assistant City Attorney Austin
Irsquod like to do one on Public Sector Innovation ndash design thinking co-creation and civic
involvement
Sheila Gladstone Lloyd Gosselink Austin
I saw the call for speakers for Fall TCAA I think I wonrsquot submit a proposal this time since I am
speaking in June but if there is any employment topic you would like me to speak on or submit a
proposal on please let me know and as always I am glad to do it
James Parker Austin
Wants Ryan Turner to do his in depth coverage on is the imposition of fines and fees in
municipal courts post-Ferguson
Leann Guzman Assistant City Attorney Fort Worth
Scott Kevin and I were discussing a while back that a good topic might be tax foreclosed
property Irsquove done a paper for the Advanced Real Estate CLE and did a similar paper and talk
for the Agriculture Law CLE on the subject of tax foreclosed property If you think itrsquos
something that would be an interesting topic let me know what you need from me and Irsquoll be
happy to present
Cindy J Crosby Assistant City Attorney City of Austin
I have two prepped presentations 45 minutes each ndash short term rentals given at Land Use this
year and MBEWBE given at Advanced Govrsquot last year if interested
Dale Wainright Bracewell Austin
As you know TML filed an amicus brief in the referenced appeal pending at the Texas Supreme
Court I argued the case last fall and we expect an opinion in the next month or so The dispute
involved the City of Lubbockrsquos water rights a topic all municipalities are increasing having to
address If you think this topic may be helpful in an upcoming CLE let me know Itrsquos been a
while and Irsquod be happy to speak to the topic at the seminar
Dean Roggia TOASE Fort Worth
If TCAA is interested Dean Roggia from my office would be a good speaker at the Fall
Conference on the issues that are developing after the Wasson Interests Ltd V City of
Jacksonville Supreme Court case (April 1 2016) regarding the governmental
immunityproprietary function analysis in breach of contract cases
Elizabeth Hundley Assistant City Attorney Corpus Christi
Thanks so much for submitting John Lackrsquos name and your topic proposal on standby letters of
credit for consideration for the 2016 TCAA Summer Conference program While we know this
submission would have made for a great presentation the board chose not to include your
suggested topic in the program for this summer The fall program will be set at the boardrsquos
meeting at Lost Pines in Bastrop so please let me know if you would like your proposed topics
considered for the fall conference in Austin
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
Page 5 of 5
Cary Grace Assistant City Attorney Austin
Scott Irsquom happy to do a 30 or 40 minute piece on body worn camera programspoliciesand
public access if yarsquoll think that would be a good topic
Jo Reser Davidson Troilo Ream and Garza San Antonio
TCAA probably has all the presentations they need for the Summer conference but attached is a
proposed presentation for TCAA that a partner in my firm recently gave at the International
Erosion Control Association conference (2500 specialists in storm water management and
natural resource protection) If you have any room for her in the Fall conference let me know
Alan Bojorquez Austin
Just FYIhellip Irsquove encouraged Steven Weller and Cobby Caputo of Bickerstaff to submit a
proposal to speak in the Fall on Zoning Implications of the ADA FHA and Rehabilitation Act
[SH note I never heard from them]
They represented my client City of Lakeway in a matter not long ago involving a drug amp alcohol
rehab center and did a nice job so I had them speak at the UT Land Use Conference They did
very well so Irsquod like them to speak at TCAA if possible This could fill a slot for a Land
UseDevelopment topic (if the board sees fit)
Bickerstaff Heath Austin
Attorney(s) Topic
Cobby Caputo Steven Weller and Gunnar
Seaquist
The Intersection of Federal Disability Law and
Municipal Zoning
Vanessa Gonzalez Employment Law Updates New Overtime Rules
and Recent Supreme Court Cases
David Meacutendez Financing Projects Using Public Improvement
District Bonds
Brad Young Litigating Open Records Lawsuits
Slater Elza Amarillo
Code Enforcement Best Practices for dealing with junk vehicles weeds rubbish and
animals (depending on time slot could add update on dangerous buildings)
I think we need someone to discuss the status (hopefully resolved by October) of Harris
County Flood Control Dist V Kerr
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
TAB
4
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
From Scott HoustonTo Kuruvilla Oommen SlaterElzauwlawcom ronstutespottermintoncom Kathy Davis Sylvia Firth
karenhornerbaytownorg Dottietexasmunicipallawyerscom alantexasmunicipallawyerscompaigemplanogov klaughlinnjdhscom
Cc Heather Lockhart Heather FordSubject TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - Police Issues DayDate Saturday April 23 2016 64211 PMAttachments TCAA proposed agenda police issuesdocx
Dear Board Members
At the last board meeting there was some brief informal discussion about the fall CLE day inconjunction with the TML annual conference Some expressed an interest in trying out another ldquosingletopicrdquo type day Recently in an unrelated discussion with me Theresa James ndash city attorney of SanAngelo ndash suggested a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day It sounds pretty good to me She even took the initiative tomake up the attached suggested agenda with speakers and some alternative topics
For the June board meeting where you will set the fall conference agenda we can prepare you thenormal ldquopot pourrirdquo agenda or if there is interest we can use Theresarsquos ideas as a template Or we cando both
I just wanted to see if you are amenable to a ldquopolice issuesrdquo day this fall If you have a momentplease let me know your thoughts
Scott Houston
Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Texas Municipal League
1821 Rutherford Lane Suite 400
Austin Texas 78754
512-231-7400
wwwtmlorg lthttpwwwtmlorggt
shoustontmlorg ltmailtoshoustontmlorggt
Empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens
Please be advised that the information in this e-mail is provided for informational purposes only Neither this communication nor any other communication with the Texas Municipal League (TML)creates an attorney-client relationship between the TML legal department or its attorneys and you oryour city or any third party Once received by a city official this communication may be subject topublic release Every city official and employee should consult with local legal counsel to ensure that
any information or documents comply with current law and the particular facts of each situation
Texas City Attorneyrsquos Association
Fall Conference Proposed Agenda
800 ndash 900 Registration
900 ndash 915 Welcome
915 ndash 1015 Officer Safety and Suicide Policies Practices and Programs (Theresa James City of San
Angelo)
1015 ndash 1030 Break
1030 ndash 1100 Body Cameras (Curtis Howard Senior Legal Advisor Plano Police Department)
1100 ndash 1145 License to Carry and Reasonable Suspicion (Warren Spencer)
Noon Lunch on your own
200 ndash 215 Business meeting
215 ndash 245 Open Records Issues in Police Departments (Ric Navarro)
245 ndash 345 Client Relationships in PD Context (Jerris Mapes Killeen) (Ethics)
345 ndash 400 Break
400 ndash 500 Nuts and Bolts of Civil Service (Julia Gannaway)
Other ideas
a File and g file What should each contain best practices and relation of g file to Michael
Morton (Julia)
The true cost of officer safety using information specifically gathered from TML Risk Pool
Full presentation on Michael Morton (Curtis)
PD specific legislative update (changes other than open carry and body cameras)
He saidShe said Advising Police Departments when law and policy collide Ethics (Theresa)
CRASE (Citizen Response to Active Shooter not CLE eligible but great info) ALERRT
TAB
5
Texas City Attorneys AssociationProfit and Loss Statement
For the Twelve Months Ending June 30 2015
May June YTD Budget Variance
Membership Dues $17049 $93124 $2569310 $2308000 ($261310)
Investment Income 51281 51982 515100 200000 (315100)
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 828158 763264 5670568 5382000 (288568)
Sponsor Revenue 750000 5500000 1590000 (3910000)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 11900 1035988 1125000 89012
CML Revenue 20000 15000 255000 (255000)
Total Revenue 1678388 923370 15545966 10605000 (4940966)
Professional Fees 47650 147650 100000 (47650)
Telephone 077 692 2195 7500 5305
Postage 1352 27149 30000 2851
Boards and Committees 10500 33392 234988 400000 165012
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 11138 689278 1120000 430722
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 44434 10814722 12010818 9585000 (2425818)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 15750 15750 707089 845000 137911
Public Relations 117394 127795 30000 (97795)
IMLA Scholarships 120000 859889 800000 (59889)
IMLA Small Cities Membership Contributions 300000 300000
IMLA 2012 Conference Sponsorship (2195700) 2195700
Printing and Reproduction 016 20718 35825 30000 (5825)
Newsletter 119000 119000 1428000 1428000
Awards amp Recognition 22210 33273 130000 96727
Office Supplies 10000 10000
LisTCAA Listserve 5000 5000 60000 60000
Web Site Expenses 7000 10634 99134 484000 384866
Miscellaneous 20000 10000 (10000)
Administrative Services 21452 63452 906924 929000 22076
Total Expenses 223229 11403104 15494307 16298500 804193
Net Income (Loss) 1455159 (10479734) 51659 (5693500) (5745159)
Beginning Net Assets 18748554
Ending Net Assets 18800213
Texas City Attorneys AssociationProfit and Loss Statement
For the Ten Months Ending April 30 2016
February March April YTD Budget Variance
Membership Dues $51384 $18133 $25238 $2492456 $2308000 ($184456)
Investment Income 36246 46265 45860 380125 200000 (180125)
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 2377216 2025116 4382592 6282000 1899408
Sponsor Revenue 1000000 1450000 315100 6259270 4000000 (2259270)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 412342 (12694) (11400) 1131664 750000 (381664)
CML Revenue 20000 5000 10000 144825 (144825)
Total Revenue 1519972 3883920 2409914 14790932 13540000 (1250932)
Professional Fees 24500 18200 200550 100000 (100550)
Telephone 1839 169 3588 7500 3912
Postage 1431 27974 30000 2026
Boards and Committees 10500 10500 10500 105000 400000 295000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 951546 1120000 168454
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 133230 90874 511790 1951489 8585000 6633511
Riley Fletcher Seminar 388902 15750 15750 607899 745000 137101
Public Relations 24326 42273 66599 30000 (36599)
IMLA Scholarships 650160 800000 149840
IMLA Small Cities Membership Contributions 300000 300000
Printing and Reproduction 1506 012 1642 30000 28358
Newsletter 119000 119000 119000 1190000 1428000 238000
Awards amp Recognition 10670 130000 119330
Office Supplies 10000 10000
LisTCAA Listserve 5000 5000 5000 50000 60000 10000
Web Site Expenses 18500 7000 7000 93000 484000 391000
Miscellaneous 40947 10000 (30947)
Administrative Services 26377 20377 20377 878770 929000 50230
Total Expenses 728772 337125 707786 7129834 15198500 8068666
Net Income (Loss) 791200 3546795 1702128 7661098 (1658500) (9319598)
Beginning Net Assets 18800213
Ending Net Assets 26461311
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Summary
FY 2015 - 2016 INCOME
Membership Dues 23080Investment Income 2000Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62820Riley Fletcher Seminar 7500Sponsor Revenue 40000
TOTAL $135400
EXPENSESBoard Meetings 4000Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62850Riley Fletcher Seminar 7450Newsletter 14280Web site 4840Administrative Services 9290Miscellaneous 21975
TOTAL $135885
2015 - 2016 BUDGETED DEFICIT $485TOTAL RESERVE FUNDS (Approximate) $18800000
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016
Membership Dues194 City Attorneys ($6000) 11640183 Assistant City Attorneys ($3000) 549085 Associate Members ($7000) 5950
Total $23080Investment Income
Current Rates $2000
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)180 Registered ($34900) $62820
Riley Fletcher Seminar50 Registered ($15000) $7500
Sponsor Revenue $40000
TOTAL INCOME $135400
Board Meetings3 Board Meetings ($420 staff time each) plus board shirts and misc 3000Out of town Board Meeting staff travel 1000
Total $4000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML)MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 6000AV Charges 4000Miscellaneous (Including publicity) 1000
Total $11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)
Conference Gift (eg coolers) 3000MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 35000TML Staff Contract 3990TML Staff Expenses 2000Conference Supplies 1650Postage 500AV Charges 10000
INCOME
EXPENSES
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016 Galen Sparks Susan Rocha Attendees 1350Speaker Expenses 1000Publicity 1000Miscellaneous 3160
Total $62850Riley Fletcher Seminar
MCLE 200Publicity 1000Staff Expenses 800Refreshment Breaks and Luncheon 2000AV Charges 1560Adminstrative Agreement 1890
Total $7450Newsletter
12 issues ($1190 per issue) $14280Website
Annual Service Agreement 840New Additions 2000Video Replay Posting and Admin Costs 2000
Total $4840Administrative Services
506 Members ($1500) 7590Financial Charges 1700
Total $9290Misscellaneous
Printing and Reproduction 300Awards and Recognition 1300Office Supplies 100Public Relations 300Professional Fee - Audit 1000Telephone 75LisTCAA Listserv Service Fee 600Postage 300IMLA Small City Membership Contributions 3000Four IMLA Conference Scholarships 8000Miscellaneous-Possible Single Topic Seminar 7000
Total $21975
TOTAL EXPENSES $135885
- 0 - Binder coversheet
- 0b - 2016 June Board Agenda
- 0c - 15-16 TCAA Board List
- TAB 1
- 1 - 2016 February Board Minutes
- TAB 2
- 2a - TCAA 2016 Summer Speaker Agenda
- 2b - tcaa summer conference attendee list
- 2c - David Barber - Galen Sparks
- 2d - Janet Spugnardi - Susan Rocha Award
-
- JSpugnardi_RESUME_2016_deputypdf
-
- Education
-
- 2e - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Diane Wetherbee
- 2f - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
-
- Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
- TCAA MENTOR NOMINATION
-
- TAB 3
- 3a - fall 2016 speaker agenda_draft
- 3b - Combined speaker submissions
- TAB 4
- 4a - TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - _Police Issues Day__
- 4b - TCAA proposed agenda police issues
- TAB 5
- 5a - TCAA 1506
-
- TCAA
-
- 5b - TCAA 1604
-
- TCAA
-
- 5c - 2016-2017 draft TCAA Budget Spreadsheet
-
- Summary
-
Texas City Attorneyrsquos Association
Fall Conference Proposed Agenda
800 ndash 900 Registration
900 ndash 915 Welcome
915 ndash 1015 Officer Safety and Suicide Policies Practices and Programs (Theresa James City of San
Angelo)
1015 ndash 1030 Break
1030 ndash 1100 Body Cameras (Curtis Howard Senior Legal Advisor Plano Police Department)
1100 ndash 1145 License to Carry and Reasonable Suspicion (Warren Spencer)
Noon Lunch on your own
200 ndash 215 Business meeting
215 ndash 245 Open Records Issues in Police Departments (Ric Navarro)
245 ndash 345 Client Relationships in PD Context (Jerris Mapes Killeen) (Ethics)
345 ndash 400 Break
400 ndash 500 Nuts and Bolts of Civil Service (Julia Gannaway)
Other ideas
a File and g file What should each contain best practices and relation of g file to Michael
Morton (Julia)
The true cost of officer safety using information specifically gathered from TML Risk Pool
Full presentation on Michael Morton (Curtis)
PD specific legislative update (changes other than open carry and body cameras)
He saidShe said Advising Police Departments when law and policy collide Ethics (Theresa)
CRASE (Citizen Response to Active Shooter not CLE eligible but great info) ALERRT
TAB
5
Texas City Attorneys AssociationProfit and Loss Statement
For the Twelve Months Ending June 30 2015
May June YTD Budget Variance
Membership Dues $17049 $93124 $2569310 $2308000 ($261310)
Investment Income 51281 51982 515100 200000 (315100)
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 828158 763264 5670568 5382000 (288568)
Sponsor Revenue 750000 5500000 1590000 (3910000)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 11900 1035988 1125000 89012
CML Revenue 20000 15000 255000 (255000)
Total Revenue 1678388 923370 15545966 10605000 (4940966)
Professional Fees 47650 147650 100000 (47650)
Telephone 077 692 2195 7500 5305
Postage 1352 27149 30000 2851
Boards and Committees 10500 33392 234988 400000 165012
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 11138 689278 1120000 430722
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 44434 10814722 12010818 9585000 (2425818)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 15750 15750 707089 845000 137911
Public Relations 117394 127795 30000 (97795)
IMLA Scholarships 120000 859889 800000 (59889)
IMLA Small Cities Membership Contributions 300000 300000
IMLA 2012 Conference Sponsorship (2195700) 2195700
Printing and Reproduction 016 20718 35825 30000 (5825)
Newsletter 119000 119000 1428000 1428000
Awards amp Recognition 22210 33273 130000 96727
Office Supplies 10000 10000
LisTCAA Listserve 5000 5000 60000 60000
Web Site Expenses 7000 10634 99134 484000 384866
Miscellaneous 20000 10000 (10000)
Administrative Services 21452 63452 906924 929000 22076
Total Expenses 223229 11403104 15494307 16298500 804193
Net Income (Loss) 1455159 (10479734) 51659 (5693500) (5745159)
Beginning Net Assets 18748554
Ending Net Assets 18800213
Texas City Attorneys AssociationProfit and Loss Statement
For the Ten Months Ending April 30 2016
February March April YTD Budget Variance
Membership Dues $51384 $18133 $25238 $2492456 $2308000 ($184456)
Investment Income 36246 46265 45860 380125 200000 (180125)
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 2377216 2025116 4382592 6282000 1899408
Sponsor Revenue 1000000 1450000 315100 6259270 4000000 (2259270)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 412342 (12694) (11400) 1131664 750000 (381664)
CML Revenue 20000 5000 10000 144825 (144825)
Total Revenue 1519972 3883920 2409914 14790932 13540000 (1250932)
Professional Fees 24500 18200 200550 100000 (100550)
Telephone 1839 169 3588 7500 3912
Postage 1431 27974 30000 2026
Boards and Committees 10500 10500 10500 105000 400000 295000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 951546 1120000 168454
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 133230 90874 511790 1951489 8585000 6633511
Riley Fletcher Seminar 388902 15750 15750 607899 745000 137101
Public Relations 24326 42273 66599 30000 (36599)
IMLA Scholarships 650160 800000 149840
IMLA Small Cities Membership Contributions 300000 300000
Printing and Reproduction 1506 012 1642 30000 28358
Newsletter 119000 119000 119000 1190000 1428000 238000
Awards amp Recognition 10670 130000 119330
Office Supplies 10000 10000
LisTCAA Listserve 5000 5000 5000 50000 60000 10000
Web Site Expenses 18500 7000 7000 93000 484000 391000
Miscellaneous 40947 10000 (30947)
Administrative Services 26377 20377 20377 878770 929000 50230
Total Expenses 728772 337125 707786 7129834 15198500 8068666
Net Income (Loss) 791200 3546795 1702128 7661098 (1658500) (9319598)
Beginning Net Assets 18800213
Ending Net Assets 26461311
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Summary
FY 2015 - 2016 INCOME
Membership Dues 23080Investment Income 2000Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62820Riley Fletcher Seminar 7500Sponsor Revenue 40000
TOTAL $135400
EXPENSESBoard Meetings 4000Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62850Riley Fletcher Seminar 7450Newsletter 14280Web site 4840Administrative Services 9290Miscellaneous 21975
TOTAL $135885
2015 - 2016 BUDGETED DEFICIT $485TOTAL RESERVE FUNDS (Approximate) $18800000
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016
Membership Dues194 City Attorneys ($6000) 11640183 Assistant City Attorneys ($3000) 549085 Associate Members ($7000) 5950
Total $23080Investment Income
Current Rates $2000
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)180 Registered ($34900) $62820
Riley Fletcher Seminar50 Registered ($15000) $7500
Sponsor Revenue $40000
TOTAL INCOME $135400
Board Meetings3 Board Meetings ($420 staff time each) plus board shirts and misc 3000Out of town Board Meeting staff travel 1000
Total $4000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML)MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 6000AV Charges 4000Miscellaneous (Including publicity) 1000
Total $11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)
Conference Gift (eg coolers) 3000MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 35000TML Staff Contract 3990TML Staff Expenses 2000Conference Supplies 1650Postage 500AV Charges 10000
INCOME
EXPENSES
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016 Galen Sparks Susan Rocha Attendees 1350Speaker Expenses 1000Publicity 1000Miscellaneous 3160
Total $62850Riley Fletcher Seminar
MCLE 200Publicity 1000Staff Expenses 800Refreshment Breaks and Luncheon 2000AV Charges 1560Adminstrative Agreement 1890
Total $7450Newsletter
12 issues ($1190 per issue) $14280Website
Annual Service Agreement 840New Additions 2000Video Replay Posting and Admin Costs 2000
Total $4840Administrative Services
506 Members ($1500) 7590Financial Charges 1700
Total $9290Misscellaneous
Printing and Reproduction 300Awards and Recognition 1300Office Supplies 100Public Relations 300Professional Fee - Audit 1000Telephone 75LisTCAA Listserv Service Fee 600Postage 300IMLA Small City Membership Contributions 3000Four IMLA Conference Scholarships 8000Miscellaneous-Possible Single Topic Seminar 7000
Total $21975
TOTAL EXPENSES $135885
- 0 - Binder coversheet
- 0b - 2016 June Board Agenda
- 0c - 15-16 TCAA Board List
- TAB 1
- 1 - 2016 February Board Minutes
- TAB 2
- 2a - TCAA 2016 Summer Speaker Agenda
- 2b - tcaa summer conference attendee list
- 2c - David Barber - Galen Sparks
- 2d - Janet Spugnardi - Susan Rocha Award
-
- JSpugnardi_RESUME_2016_deputypdf
-
- Education
-
- 2e - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Diane Wetherbee
- 2f - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
-
- Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
- TCAA MENTOR NOMINATION
-
- TAB 3
- 3a - fall 2016 speaker agenda_draft
- 3b - Combined speaker submissions
- TAB 4
- 4a - TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - _Police Issues Day__
- 4b - TCAA proposed agenda police issues
- TAB 5
- 5a - TCAA 1506
-
- TCAA
-
- 5b - TCAA 1604
-
- TCAA
-
- 5c - 2016-2017 draft TCAA Budget Spreadsheet
-
- Summary
-
TAB
5
Texas City Attorneys AssociationProfit and Loss Statement
For the Twelve Months Ending June 30 2015
May June YTD Budget Variance
Membership Dues $17049 $93124 $2569310 $2308000 ($261310)
Investment Income 51281 51982 515100 200000 (315100)
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 828158 763264 5670568 5382000 (288568)
Sponsor Revenue 750000 5500000 1590000 (3910000)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 11900 1035988 1125000 89012
CML Revenue 20000 15000 255000 (255000)
Total Revenue 1678388 923370 15545966 10605000 (4940966)
Professional Fees 47650 147650 100000 (47650)
Telephone 077 692 2195 7500 5305
Postage 1352 27149 30000 2851
Boards and Committees 10500 33392 234988 400000 165012
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 11138 689278 1120000 430722
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 44434 10814722 12010818 9585000 (2425818)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 15750 15750 707089 845000 137911
Public Relations 117394 127795 30000 (97795)
IMLA Scholarships 120000 859889 800000 (59889)
IMLA Small Cities Membership Contributions 300000 300000
IMLA 2012 Conference Sponsorship (2195700) 2195700
Printing and Reproduction 016 20718 35825 30000 (5825)
Newsletter 119000 119000 1428000 1428000
Awards amp Recognition 22210 33273 130000 96727
Office Supplies 10000 10000
LisTCAA Listserve 5000 5000 60000 60000
Web Site Expenses 7000 10634 99134 484000 384866
Miscellaneous 20000 10000 (10000)
Administrative Services 21452 63452 906924 929000 22076
Total Expenses 223229 11403104 15494307 16298500 804193
Net Income (Loss) 1455159 (10479734) 51659 (5693500) (5745159)
Beginning Net Assets 18748554
Ending Net Assets 18800213
Texas City Attorneys AssociationProfit and Loss Statement
For the Ten Months Ending April 30 2016
February March April YTD Budget Variance
Membership Dues $51384 $18133 $25238 $2492456 $2308000 ($184456)
Investment Income 36246 46265 45860 380125 200000 (180125)
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 2377216 2025116 4382592 6282000 1899408
Sponsor Revenue 1000000 1450000 315100 6259270 4000000 (2259270)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 412342 (12694) (11400) 1131664 750000 (381664)
CML Revenue 20000 5000 10000 144825 (144825)
Total Revenue 1519972 3883920 2409914 14790932 13540000 (1250932)
Professional Fees 24500 18200 200550 100000 (100550)
Telephone 1839 169 3588 7500 3912
Postage 1431 27974 30000 2026
Boards and Committees 10500 10500 10500 105000 400000 295000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 951546 1120000 168454
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 133230 90874 511790 1951489 8585000 6633511
Riley Fletcher Seminar 388902 15750 15750 607899 745000 137101
Public Relations 24326 42273 66599 30000 (36599)
IMLA Scholarships 650160 800000 149840
IMLA Small Cities Membership Contributions 300000 300000
Printing and Reproduction 1506 012 1642 30000 28358
Newsletter 119000 119000 119000 1190000 1428000 238000
Awards amp Recognition 10670 130000 119330
Office Supplies 10000 10000
LisTCAA Listserve 5000 5000 5000 50000 60000 10000
Web Site Expenses 18500 7000 7000 93000 484000 391000
Miscellaneous 40947 10000 (30947)
Administrative Services 26377 20377 20377 878770 929000 50230
Total Expenses 728772 337125 707786 7129834 15198500 8068666
Net Income (Loss) 791200 3546795 1702128 7661098 (1658500) (9319598)
Beginning Net Assets 18800213
Ending Net Assets 26461311
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Summary
FY 2015 - 2016 INCOME
Membership Dues 23080Investment Income 2000Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62820Riley Fletcher Seminar 7500Sponsor Revenue 40000
TOTAL $135400
EXPENSESBoard Meetings 4000Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62850Riley Fletcher Seminar 7450Newsletter 14280Web site 4840Administrative Services 9290Miscellaneous 21975
TOTAL $135885
2015 - 2016 BUDGETED DEFICIT $485TOTAL RESERVE FUNDS (Approximate) $18800000
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016
Membership Dues194 City Attorneys ($6000) 11640183 Assistant City Attorneys ($3000) 549085 Associate Members ($7000) 5950
Total $23080Investment Income
Current Rates $2000
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)180 Registered ($34900) $62820
Riley Fletcher Seminar50 Registered ($15000) $7500
Sponsor Revenue $40000
TOTAL INCOME $135400
Board Meetings3 Board Meetings ($420 staff time each) plus board shirts and misc 3000Out of town Board Meeting staff travel 1000
Total $4000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML)MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 6000AV Charges 4000Miscellaneous (Including publicity) 1000
Total $11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)
Conference Gift (eg coolers) 3000MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 35000TML Staff Contract 3990TML Staff Expenses 2000Conference Supplies 1650Postage 500AV Charges 10000
INCOME
EXPENSES
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016 Galen Sparks Susan Rocha Attendees 1350Speaker Expenses 1000Publicity 1000Miscellaneous 3160
Total $62850Riley Fletcher Seminar
MCLE 200Publicity 1000Staff Expenses 800Refreshment Breaks and Luncheon 2000AV Charges 1560Adminstrative Agreement 1890
Total $7450Newsletter
12 issues ($1190 per issue) $14280Website
Annual Service Agreement 840New Additions 2000Video Replay Posting and Admin Costs 2000
Total $4840Administrative Services
506 Members ($1500) 7590Financial Charges 1700
Total $9290Misscellaneous
Printing and Reproduction 300Awards and Recognition 1300Office Supplies 100Public Relations 300Professional Fee - Audit 1000Telephone 75LisTCAA Listserv Service Fee 600Postage 300IMLA Small City Membership Contributions 3000Four IMLA Conference Scholarships 8000Miscellaneous-Possible Single Topic Seminar 7000
Total $21975
TOTAL EXPENSES $135885
- 0 - Binder coversheet
- 0b - 2016 June Board Agenda
- 0c - 15-16 TCAA Board List
- TAB 1
- 1 - 2016 February Board Minutes
- TAB 2
- 2a - TCAA 2016 Summer Speaker Agenda
- 2b - tcaa summer conference attendee list
- 2c - David Barber - Galen Sparks
- 2d - Janet Spugnardi - Susan Rocha Award
-
- JSpugnardi_RESUME_2016_deputypdf
-
- Education
-
- 2e - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Diane Wetherbee
- 2f - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
-
- Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
- TCAA MENTOR NOMINATION
-
- TAB 3
- 3a - fall 2016 speaker agenda_draft
- 3b - Combined speaker submissions
- TAB 4
- 4a - TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - _Police Issues Day__
- 4b - TCAA proposed agenda police issues
- TAB 5
- 5a - TCAA 1506
-
- TCAA
-
- 5b - TCAA 1604
-
- TCAA
-
- 5c - 2016-2017 draft TCAA Budget Spreadsheet
-
- Summary
-
Texas City Attorneys AssociationProfit and Loss Statement
For the Twelve Months Ending June 30 2015
May June YTD Budget Variance
Membership Dues $17049 $93124 $2569310 $2308000 ($261310)
Investment Income 51281 51982 515100 200000 (315100)
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 828158 763264 5670568 5382000 (288568)
Sponsor Revenue 750000 5500000 1590000 (3910000)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 11900 1035988 1125000 89012
CML Revenue 20000 15000 255000 (255000)
Total Revenue 1678388 923370 15545966 10605000 (4940966)
Professional Fees 47650 147650 100000 (47650)
Telephone 077 692 2195 7500 5305
Postage 1352 27149 30000 2851
Boards and Committees 10500 33392 234988 400000 165012
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 11138 689278 1120000 430722
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 44434 10814722 12010818 9585000 (2425818)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 15750 15750 707089 845000 137911
Public Relations 117394 127795 30000 (97795)
IMLA Scholarships 120000 859889 800000 (59889)
IMLA Small Cities Membership Contributions 300000 300000
IMLA 2012 Conference Sponsorship (2195700) 2195700
Printing and Reproduction 016 20718 35825 30000 (5825)
Newsletter 119000 119000 1428000 1428000
Awards amp Recognition 22210 33273 130000 96727
Office Supplies 10000 10000
LisTCAA Listserve 5000 5000 60000 60000
Web Site Expenses 7000 10634 99134 484000 384866
Miscellaneous 20000 10000 (10000)
Administrative Services 21452 63452 906924 929000 22076
Total Expenses 223229 11403104 15494307 16298500 804193
Net Income (Loss) 1455159 (10479734) 51659 (5693500) (5745159)
Beginning Net Assets 18748554
Ending Net Assets 18800213
Texas City Attorneys AssociationProfit and Loss Statement
For the Ten Months Ending April 30 2016
February March April YTD Budget Variance
Membership Dues $51384 $18133 $25238 $2492456 $2308000 ($184456)
Investment Income 36246 46265 45860 380125 200000 (180125)
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 2377216 2025116 4382592 6282000 1899408
Sponsor Revenue 1000000 1450000 315100 6259270 4000000 (2259270)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 412342 (12694) (11400) 1131664 750000 (381664)
CML Revenue 20000 5000 10000 144825 (144825)
Total Revenue 1519972 3883920 2409914 14790932 13540000 (1250932)
Professional Fees 24500 18200 200550 100000 (100550)
Telephone 1839 169 3588 7500 3912
Postage 1431 27974 30000 2026
Boards and Committees 10500 10500 10500 105000 400000 295000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 951546 1120000 168454
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 133230 90874 511790 1951489 8585000 6633511
Riley Fletcher Seminar 388902 15750 15750 607899 745000 137101
Public Relations 24326 42273 66599 30000 (36599)
IMLA Scholarships 650160 800000 149840
IMLA Small Cities Membership Contributions 300000 300000
Printing and Reproduction 1506 012 1642 30000 28358
Newsletter 119000 119000 119000 1190000 1428000 238000
Awards amp Recognition 10670 130000 119330
Office Supplies 10000 10000
LisTCAA Listserve 5000 5000 5000 50000 60000 10000
Web Site Expenses 18500 7000 7000 93000 484000 391000
Miscellaneous 40947 10000 (30947)
Administrative Services 26377 20377 20377 878770 929000 50230
Total Expenses 728772 337125 707786 7129834 15198500 8068666
Net Income (Loss) 791200 3546795 1702128 7661098 (1658500) (9319598)
Beginning Net Assets 18800213
Ending Net Assets 26461311
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Summary
FY 2015 - 2016 INCOME
Membership Dues 23080Investment Income 2000Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62820Riley Fletcher Seminar 7500Sponsor Revenue 40000
TOTAL $135400
EXPENSESBoard Meetings 4000Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62850Riley Fletcher Seminar 7450Newsletter 14280Web site 4840Administrative Services 9290Miscellaneous 21975
TOTAL $135885
2015 - 2016 BUDGETED DEFICIT $485TOTAL RESERVE FUNDS (Approximate) $18800000
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016
Membership Dues194 City Attorneys ($6000) 11640183 Assistant City Attorneys ($3000) 549085 Associate Members ($7000) 5950
Total $23080Investment Income
Current Rates $2000
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)180 Registered ($34900) $62820
Riley Fletcher Seminar50 Registered ($15000) $7500
Sponsor Revenue $40000
TOTAL INCOME $135400
Board Meetings3 Board Meetings ($420 staff time each) plus board shirts and misc 3000Out of town Board Meeting staff travel 1000
Total $4000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML)MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 6000AV Charges 4000Miscellaneous (Including publicity) 1000
Total $11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)
Conference Gift (eg coolers) 3000MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 35000TML Staff Contract 3990TML Staff Expenses 2000Conference Supplies 1650Postage 500AV Charges 10000
INCOME
EXPENSES
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016 Galen Sparks Susan Rocha Attendees 1350Speaker Expenses 1000Publicity 1000Miscellaneous 3160
Total $62850Riley Fletcher Seminar
MCLE 200Publicity 1000Staff Expenses 800Refreshment Breaks and Luncheon 2000AV Charges 1560Adminstrative Agreement 1890
Total $7450Newsletter
12 issues ($1190 per issue) $14280Website
Annual Service Agreement 840New Additions 2000Video Replay Posting and Admin Costs 2000
Total $4840Administrative Services
506 Members ($1500) 7590Financial Charges 1700
Total $9290Misscellaneous
Printing and Reproduction 300Awards and Recognition 1300Office Supplies 100Public Relations 300Professional Fee - Audit 1000Telephone 75LisTCAA Listserv Service Fee 600Postage 300IMLA Small City Membership Contributions 3000Four IMLA Conference Scholarships 8000Miscellaneous-Possible Single Topic Seminar 7000
Total $21975
TOTAL EXPENSES $135885
- 0 - Binder coversheet
- 0b - 2016 June Board Agenda
- 0c - 15-16 TCAA Board List
- TAB 1
- 1 - 2016 February Board Minutes
- TAB 2
- 2a - TCAA 2016 Summer Speaker Agenda
- 2b - tcaa summer conference attendee list
- 2c - David Barber - Galen Sparks
- 2d - Janet Spugnardi - Susan Rocha Award
-
- JSpugnardi_RESUME_2016_deputypdf
-
- Education
-
- 2e - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Diane Wetherbee
- 2f - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
-
- Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
- TCAA MENTOR NOMINATION
-
- TAB 3
- 3a - fall 2016 speaker agenda_draft
- 3b - Combined speaker submissions
- TAB 4
- 4a - TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - _Police Issues Day__
- 4b - TCAA proposed agenda police issues
- TAB 5
- 5a - TCAA 1506
-
- TCAA
-
- 5b - TCAA 1604
-
- TCAA
-
- 5c - 2016-2017 draft TCAA Budget Spreadsheet
-
- Summary
-
Texas City Attorneys AssociationProfit and Loss Statement
For the Ten Months Ending April 30 2016
February March April YTD Budget Variance
Membership Dues $51384 $18133 $25238 $2492456 $2308000 ($184456)
Investment Income 36246 46265 45860 380125 200000 (180125)
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 2377216 2025116 4382592 6282000 1899408
Sponsor Revenue 1000000 1450000 315100 6259270 4000000 (2259270)
Riley Fletcher Seminar 412342 (12694) (11400) 1131664 750000 (381664)
CML Revenue 20000 5000 10000 144825 (144825)
Total Revenue 1519972 3883920 2409914 14790932 13540000 (1250932)
Professional Fees 24500 18200 200550 100000 (100550)
Telephone 1839 169 3588 7500 3912
Postage 1431 27974 30000 2026
Boards and Committees 10500 10500 10500 105000 400000 295000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 951546 1120000 168454
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 133230 90874 511790 1951489 8585000 6633511
Riley Fletcher Seminar 388902 15750 15750 607899 745000 137101
Public Relations 24326 42273 66599 30000 (36599)
IMLA Scholarships 650160 800000 149840
IMLA Small Cities Membership Contributions 300000 300000
Printing and Reproduction 1506 012 1642 30000 28358
Newsletter 119000 119000 119000 1190000 1428000 238000
Awards amp Recognition 10670 130000 119330
Office Supplies 10000 10000
LisTCAA Listserve 5000 5000 5000 50000 60000 10000
Web Site Expenses 18500 7000 7000 93000 484000 391000
Miscellaneous 40947 10000 (30947)
Administrative Services 26377 20377 20377 878770 929000 50230
Total Expenses 728772 337125 707786 7129834 15198500 8068666
Net Income (Loss) 791200 3546795 1702128 7661098 (1658500) (9319598)
Beginning Net Assets 18800213
Ending Net Assets 26461311
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Summary
FY 2015 - 2016 INCOME
Membership Dues 23080Investment Income 2000Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62820Riley Fletcher Seminar 7500Sponsor Revenue 40000
TOTAL $135400
EXPENSESBoard Meetings 4000Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62850Riley Fletcher Seminar 7450Newsletter 14280Web site 4840Administrative Services 9290Miscellaneous 21975
TOTAL $135885
2015 - 2016 BUDGETED DEFICIT $485TOTAL RESERVE FUNDS (Approximate) $18800000
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016
Membership Dues194 City Attorneys ($6000) 11640183 Assistant City Attorneys ($3000) 549085 Associate Members ($7000) 5950
Total $23080Investment Income
Current Rates $2000
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)180 Registered ($34900) $62820
Riley Fletcher Seminar50 Registered ($15000) $7500
Sponsor Revenue $40000
TOTAL INCOME $135400
Board Meetings3 Board Meetings ($420 staff time each) plus board shirts and misc 3000Out of town Board Meeting staff travel 1000
Total $4000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML)MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 6000AV Charges 4000Miscellaneous (Including publicity) 1000
Total $11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)
Conference Gift (eg coolers) 3000MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 35000TML Staff Contract 3990TML Staff Expenses 2000Conference Supplies 1650Postage 500AV Charges 10000
INCOME
EXPENSES
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016 Galen Sparks Susan Rocha Attendees 1350Speaker Expenses 1000Publicity 1000Miscellaneous 3160
Total $62850Riley Fletcher Seminar
MCLE 200Publicity 1000Staff Expenses 800Refreshment Breaks and Luncheon 2000AV Charges 1560Adminstrative Agreement 1890
Total $7450Newsletter
12 issues ($1190 per issue) $14280Website
Annual Service Agreement 840New Additions 2000Video Replay Posting and Admin Costs 2000
Total $4840Administrative Services
506 Members ($1500) 7590Financial Charges 1700
Total $9290Misscellaneous
Printing and Reproduction 300Awards and Recognition 1300Office Supplies 100Public Relations 300Professional Fee - Audit 1000Telephone 75LisTCAA Listserv Service Fee 600Postage 300IMLA Small City Membership Contributions 3000Four IMLA Conference Scholarships 8000Miscellaneous-Possible Single Topic Seminar 7000
Total $21975
TOTAL EXPENSES $135885
- 0 - Binder coversheet
- 0b - 2016 June Board Agenda
- 0c - 15-16 TCAA Board List
- TAB 1
- 1 - 2016 February Board Minutes
- TAB 2
- 2a - TCAA 2016 Summer Speaker Agenda
- 2b - tcaa summer conference attendee list
- 2c - David Barber - Galen Sparks
- 2d - Janet Spugnardi - Susan Rocha Award
-
- JSpugnardi_RESUME_2016_deputypdf
-
- Education
-
- 2e - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Diane Wetherbee
- 2f - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
-
- Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
- TCAA MENTOR NOMINATION
-
- TAB 3
- 3a - fall 2016 speaker agenda_draft
- 3b - Combined speaker submissions
- TAB 4
- 4a - TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - _Police Issues Day__
- 4b - TCAA proposed agenda police issues
- TAB 5
- 5a - TCAA 1506
-
- TCAA
-
- 5b - TCAA 1604
-
- TCAA
-
- 5c - 2016-2017 draft TCAA Budget Spreadsheet
-
- Summary
-
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Summary
FY 2015 - 2016 INCOME
Membership Dues 23080Investment Income 2000Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62820Riley Fletcher Seminar 7500Sponsor Revenue 40000
TOTAL $135400
EXPENSESBoard Meetings 4000Semi-Annual Meeting (TML) 11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer) 62850Riley Fletcher Seminar 7450Newsletter 14280Web site 4840Administrative Services 9290Miscellaneous 21975
TOTAL $135885
2015 - 2016 BUDGETED DEFICIT $485TOTAL RESERVE FUNDS (Approximate) $18800000
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016
Membership Dues194 City Attorneys ($6000) 11640183 Assistant City Attorneys ($3000) 549085 Associate Members ($7000) 5950
Total $23080Investment Income
Current Rates $2000
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)180 Registered ($34900) $62820
Riley Fletcher Seminar50 Registered ($15000) $7500
Sponsor Revenue $40000
TOTAL INCOME $135400
Board Meetings3 Board Meetings ($420 staff time each) plus board shirts and misc 3000Out of town Board Meeting staff travel 1000
Total $4000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML)MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 6000AV Charges 4000Miscellaneous (Including publicity) 1000
Total $11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)
Conference Gift (eg coolers) 3000MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 35000TML Staff Contract 3990TML Staff Expenses 2000Conference Supplies 1650Postage 500AV Charges 10000
INCOME
EXPENSES
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016 Galen Sparks Susan Rocha Attendees 1350Speaker Expenses 1000Publicity 1000Miscellaneous 3160
Total $62850Riley Fletcher Seminar
MCLE 200Publicity 1000Staff Expenses 800Refreshment Breaks and Luncheon 2000AV Charges 1560Adminstrative Agreement 1890
Total $7450Newsletter
12 issues ($1190 per issue) $14280Website
Annual Service Agreement 840New Additions 2000Video Replay Posting and Admin Costs 2000
Total $4840Administrative Services
506 Members ($1500) 7590Financial Charges 1700
Total $9290Misscellaneous
Printing and Reproduction 300Awards and Recognition 1300Office Supplies 100Public Relations 300Professional Fee - Audit 1000Telephone 75LisTCAA Listserv Service Fee 600Postage 300IMLA Small City Membership Contributions 3000Four IMLA Conference Scholarships 8000Miscellaneous-Possible Single Topic Seminar 7000
Total $21975
TOTAL EXPENSES $135885
- 0 - Binder coversheet
- 0b - 2016 June Board Agenda
- 0c - 15-16 TCAA Board List
- TAB 1
- 1 - 2016 February Board Minutes
- TAB 2
- 2a - TCAA 2016 Summer Speaker Agenda
- 2b - tcaa summer conference attendee list
- 2c - David Barber - Galen Sparks
- 2d - Janet Spugnardi - Susan Rocha Award
-
- JSpugnardi_RESUME_2016_deputypdf
-
- Education
-
- 2e - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Diane Wetherbee
- 2f - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
-
- Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
- TCAA MENTOR NOMINATION
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- TAB 3
- 3a - fall 2016 speaker agenda_draft
- 3b - Combined speaker submissions
- TAB 4
- 4a - TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - _Police Issues Day__
- 4b - TCAA proposed agenda police issues
- TAB 5
- 5a - TCAA 1506
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- TCAA
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- 5b - TCAA 1604
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- TCAA
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- 5c - 2016-2017 draft TCAA Budget Spreadsheet
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- Summary
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Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016
Membership Dues194 City Attorneys ($6000) 11640183 Assistant City Attorneys ($3000) 549085 Associate Members ($7000) 5950
Total $23080Investment Income
Current Rates $2000
Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)180 Registered ($34900) $62820
Riley Fletcher Seminar50 Registered ($15000) $7500
Sponsor Revenue $40000
TOTAL INCOME $135400
Board Meetings3 Board Meetings ($420 staff time each) plus board shirts and misc 3000Out of town Board Meeting staff travel 1000
Total $4000
Semi-Annual Meeting (TML)MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 6000AV Charges 4000Miscellaneous (Including publicity) 1000
Total $11200Semi-Annual Meeting (Summer)
Conference Gift (eg coolers) 3000MCLE 200Refreshment Breaks 35000TML Staff Contract 3990TML Staff Expenses 2000Conference Supplies 1650Postage 500AV Charges 10000
INCOME
EXPENSES
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016 Galen Sparks Susan Rocha Attendees 1350Speaker Expenses 1000Publicity 1000Miscellaneous 3160
Total $62850Riley Fletcher Seminar
MCLE 200Publicity 1000Staff Expenses 800Refreshment Breaks and Luncheon 2000AV Charges 1560Adminstrative Agreement 1890
Total $7450Newsletter
12 issues ($1190 per issue) $14280Website
Annual Service Agreement 840New Additions 2000Video Replay Posting and Admin Costs 2000
Total $4840Administrative Services
506 Members ($1500) 7590Financial Charges 1700
Total $9290Misscellaneous
Printing and Reproduction 300Awards and Recognition 1300Office Supplies 100Public Relations 300Professional Fee - Audit 1000Telephone 75LisTCAA Listserv Service Fee 600Postage 300IMLA Small City Membership Contributions 3000Four IMLA Conference Scholarships 8000Miscellaneous-Possible Single Topic Seminar 7000
Total $21975
TOTAL EXPENSES $135885
- 0 - Binder coversheet
- 0b - 2016 June Board Agenda
- 0c - 15-16 TCAA Board List
- TAB 1
- 1 - 2016 February Board Minutes
- TAB 2
- 2a - TCAA 2016 Summer Speaker Agenda
- 2b - tcaa summer conference attendee list
- 2c - David Barber - Galen Sparks
- 2d - Janet Spugnardi - Susan Rocha Award
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- JSpugnardi_RESUME_2016_deputypdf
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- Education
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- 2e - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Diane Wetherbee
- 2f - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
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- Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
- TCAA MENTOR NOMINATION
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- TAB 3
- 3a - fall 2016 speaker agenda_draft
- 3b - Combined speaker submissions
- TAB 4
- 4a - TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - _Police Issues Day__
- 4b - TCAA proposed agenda police issues
- TAB 5
- 5a - TCAA 1506
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- TCAA
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- 5b - TCAA 1604
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- TCAA
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- 5c - 2016-2017 draft TCAA Budget Spreadsheet
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- Summary
-
Texas City Attorneys AssociationBudget Detail
FY 2015 - 2016 Galen Sparks Susan Rocha Attendees 1350Speaker Expenses 1000Publicity 1000Miscellaneous 3160
Total $62850Riley Fletcher Seminar
MCLE 200Publicity 1000Staff Expenses 800Refreshment Breaks and Luncheon 2000AV Charges 1560Adminstrative Agreement 1890
Total $7450Newsletter
12 issues ($1190 per issue) $14280Website
Annual Service Agreement 840New Additions 2000Video Replay Posting and Admin Costs 2000
Total $4840Administrative Services
506 Members ($1500) 7590Financial Charges 1700
Total $9290Misscellaneous
Printing and Reproduction 300Awards and Recognition 1300Office Supplies 100Public Relations 300Professional Fee - Audit 1000Telephone 75LisTCAA Listserv Service Fee 600Postage 300IMLA Small City Membership Contributions 3000Four IMLA Conference Scholarships 8000Miscellaneous-Possible Single Topic Seminar 7000
Total $21975
TOTAL EXPENSES $135885
- 0 - Binder coversheet
- 0b - 2016 June Board Agenda
- 0c - 15-16 TCAA Board List
- TAB 1
- 1 - 2016 February Board Minutes
- TAB 2
- 2a - TCAA 2016 Summer Speaker Agenda
- 2b - tcaa summer conference attendee list
- 2c - David Barber - Galen Sparks
- 2d - Janet Spugnardi - Susan Rocha Award
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- JSpugnardi_RESUME_2016_deputypdf
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- Education
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- 2e - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Diane Wetherbee
- 2f - TCAA Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
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- Mentor Nomination - Jay Doegey
- TCAA MENTOR NOMINATION
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- TAB 3
- 3a - fall 2016 speaker agenda_draft
- 3b - Combined speaker submissions
- TAB 4
- 4a - TCAA Fall Conference Agenda - _Police Issues Day__
- 4b - TCAA proposed agenda police issues
- TAB 5
- 5a - TCAA 1506
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- TCAA
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- 5b - TCAA 1604
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- TCAA
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- 5c - 2016-2017 draft TCAA Budget Spreadsheet
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- Summary
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