26-R-066 Authorizing Legal Representation by DNRBSZ Waiving Conflict of InterestRESOLUTION 26-R-066
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING CONTINUED LEGAL
REPRESENTATION BY DENTON NAVARRO RODRIGUEZ BERNAL
SANTEE AND ZECH (DNRBSZ) AND WAIVING CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CONCERNS REGARDING THE SALE OF WATER RIGHTS
AND RELATED MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, The City of Schertz, Texas (the City) is represented by the law firm of
Denton Navarro Rodriguez Bernal Santee and Zech (DNRBSZ); and
WHEREAS, the City created the Cibolo Valle Local Government Corporation (CVLGC)
with the City of Cibolo, Texas to provide future water for both Cities.
WHEREAS, the City has been considering selling the water rights leases it has in
CVLGC; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cibolo is also represented by the firm of DNRBSZ; and
WHEREAS, in order for DNRBZ to continue to represent the City, each affected or
potentially affected client must consent to such representation after full disclosure of the
existence, nature, implications of the potential conflict.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to sign the attached
letter of consent to allow DNRBZ to continue to represent the City in this matter involving the
sale of water rightS generally per the attached Exhibit "A."
Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true,
and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a
part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with
any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application
of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City
Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid
provision.
Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which
this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject
matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was
given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final
passage, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the /Ak`--dayof 1 �� ' X , 2026.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
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Exhibit "A"
Consent Letter Regarding Sale of Water Rights
DNRBSNvZ
attorneys & counselors at law • rampagelaw.con
San Antonio I Austin I Rio Grande Valley I Texas Gulf Coast
2517 N. Main Avenue I San Antonio, Texas 78212-4685
V 210-227-3243 1 F 210-225-4481
April 30, 2026
Steve Williams, City Manager Via Email: steve.williams((�.schertz.com
City of Schertz
1400 Schertz Parkway, Bldg. 2
Schertz, TX 78154
Re: Sale of Water Rights
Mr. Williams:
Our law firm represents each of the City of Schertz ("Schertz") and the City of Cibolo
("Cibolo") as City Attorney. We have been asked to assist both Schertz and Cibolo with a matter
involving the sale of water rights as each city is a member of the Cibolo Valley Local Government
Corporation (the "CVLGC").
Pursuant to Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct 1.06 (c), a lawyer may
undertake multiple representation if (1) the lawyer reasonably believes the representation of each
client will not be materially affected; and (2) each affected or potentially affected client consents
to such representation after full disclosure of the existence, nature, implications, and possible
adverse consequences of the common representation and the advantages, involved, if any.
Currently, we reasonably believe that our representation of Schertz in this matter will not
be materially affected by our representation of the City of Cibolo in this same matter. We believe
that our duties and responsibilities can be effectively carried out under the Texas Disciplinary
Rules of Professional Conduct applicable to attorneys in the State of Texas, to the City of Schertz.
Moreover, neither Cibolo nor Schertz has informed us of any conflict of interest regarding this
matter. If at any time you have issues or concerns about this joint representation, please inform us
immediately. It is possible that a conflict can occur at some point in the future. If any conflict
arises with regard to this matter among Cibolo and Schertz, it would probably necessitate the
withdrawal of our firm as counsel in this matter and the appointment of separate counsel for both
Cibolo and Schertz.
If you have additional information or become aware of conflict, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
By this letter, we seek your written consent and authorization to continue to represent you
and the City of Cibolo. Please sign below if you concur and a copy of this letter will be provided
City of Schertz
RE: Sale of Water Rights
April 30, 2026
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to you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (210) 227-3243.
Very truly yours,
DENTON NAVARRO RODRIGUEZ BERNAL
SANTE ' & ZECH, Professional Corporation
T. DANIEL. ANTEE
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Steve Williams, City Manager Date