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executive team, along with the city attorney and deputy city attorneys. Support Services provide clerical and other
assistance to the attorneys in all sections of the department.
The Transactional Division is comprised of three sections: Real Estate and Finance, Land Use and Regulatory
Compliance, and General Services. This division handles all city contracts, advises almost all city boards and
commissions and counsels the city council and city staff on matters relating to the administrative functions of
government, such as taxation, elections and budgeting. Outside counsel is retained only in those instances where
specialized expertise is needed, workload constraints are present, or a conflict exists.
The Litigation Division is comprised of three sections: Employment and Human Resources, Public Safety, and
General Litigation. Attorneys in this division represent the city in cases in which the City of Fort Worth is a party.
This division also handles civil rights, code compliance, employment, general litigation and prosecution in
municipal court.
FY2023 DISCUSSION AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
The Adopted Budget:
· Increases by $421,941 and 4 positions for legal assistance on capital projects.
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