The Real Estate & General Services Section is responsible for legal work in:
- Aviation and Ground Transportation
- Budget, Financial Services and Tax Collection
- Parks and Library Services
- Information Technology and Copyright
- Utility Regulation
- Arts and Public Events
- Economic Development
Attorneys in this section are responsible for drafting and reviewing ordinances, administrative regulations and policies administered by client departments. The section negotiates and drafts city contracts, licensing agreements, certain leases and develop all necessary legal documents for professional services.
The real estate attorneys in this section are responsible for negotiating and drafting legal documents for leasing, sale, and purchase of city real property. These attorneys also provide counsel on real estate matters to the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation, the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation, and other City Boards, Commissions, and legal entities.
The section provides general legal guidance and oversees all legal work related to ground leases and license agreements for use of the city’s airports, public facilities and public streets; provides comprehensive legal services for budget and financial matters, including purchasing and procurement, tax collection, tax increment financing and other economic development programs. Attorneys of the General Services section also perform legal work related to city elections and redistricting, open meetings compliance, utility regulation, parks and community services and libraries.