HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-145-12/07/2004-EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S APPRECIATION TO LORING E. HARKNESS III FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS RESOLUTION 2004-145
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S APPRECIATION
TO LORING E. HARKNESS III FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS BOND COUNSEL
TO THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
WHEREAS,Loring E. Harkness III of the law firm of Ballard Spahr Andrews &Ingersoll,
LLP has served as special legal counsel to the City of Fort Collins since the late 1970's and, in that
capacity, has been intimately involved in the funding of nearly every capital project undertaken by
the City since that time which was funded through the issuance of bonds or certificates of
participation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harkness has consistently provided the City with exceptional services as
bond counsel to the City,and his expertise in negotiating and drafting various financing transactions
has saved City taxpayers substantial sums of money and has enabled the City to undertake and
complete dozens of capital projects, which projects have contributed greatly to the character of the
Fort Collins community and its ability to provide high quality infrastructure and services to its
residents; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harkness has announced that, as of the end of this calendar year, he will
be retiring; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to formally express its appreciation to Mr. Harkness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the City Council hereby expresses its appreciation to Loring E. Harkness III for his
expert assistance and exceptional commitment to the City of Fort Collins in providing the highest
quality legal services as bond counsel to the City for many years.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this th day of December,
A.D. 2004.
Mayor
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