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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 36014 CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage) This MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH (the "City"), a home rule municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas acting by and through Karen L. Montgomery, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, and PCMC, INC., a Texas corporation doing business as PREMIER COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT COMPANY ("Contractor") acting by and through Cindy C. Huey, its duly authorized President. RECITALS The following statements are true and correct and constitute the basis upon which the City and Contractor have entered into this Agreement: WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code on September 26, 2000, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth adopted Resolution No. 2675 creating Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (the "District"); and WHEREAS, the City is authorized to utilize the District to undertake improvements and/or services that confer special benefits on the part of the City within the District; and WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to levy and collect special assessments on property in the District, based on the special services conferred by the improvements and/or services, to pay the cost of such improvements and services; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a written agreement with Contractor for provision of certain improvements and services in the District, as more specifically set forth in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, such improvements and services constitute a supplement to standard City services and an added increment of service to provide other special benefits and services which will enhance the vitality and quality of the District; and WHEREAS, Contractor wishes to assist the City by providing, furnishing, or performing such improvements and services; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements contained herein, the City and Contractor do hereby covenant and agree as follows: J �i�, �L �, AGREEMENT 1. ENGAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR. The City hereby engages the Contractor, and the Contractor hereby agrees to provide, furnish, oversee or perform in accordance with this Agreement the improvements and/or services set forth in Section 2. 2. IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT. 2.1. Scope of Contractor's Duties. Contractor shall provide or cause to be provided the following improvements and services (the "Improvements and Services"), as set forth and subject to the Service Plan and Budget for the District approved by the City Council for the fiscal year covered by this Agreement (the "Service Plan and Budget") (which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes), as may subsequently be amended, and the ordinance adopted by the City Council levying assessments on properties in the District for such Improvements and Services (which ordinance is a public document on file in the City Secretary's Office and is hereby incorporated for all purposes): (a) Landscaping and maintenance, including irrigation of plantings and construction and repair of fencing; (b) Supplementary security service provided by off-duty law enforcement personnel; (c) Public events consisting of recreational activities, special events and holiday lighting; (d) Pay any utility costs necessitated by the above-referenced Improvements and Services; (e) Provide any related Improvements and Services as directed or approved in advance and in writing by the Administrator; (f) Oversee the bidding and awarding of any third party contracts for the above-referenced Improvements and Services; (g) Monitor work performed by any subcontractors for any of the above- referenced Improvements and Services to ascertain that all such work is performed completely, professionally, and with the appropriate level of Page 2 Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) quality and to make whatever changes are necessary to achieve these objectives; (h) Obtain, maintain and pay for insurance necessitated by the above- referenced Improvements and Services, as may be directed or reviewed by the City's Risk Manager; (i) In accordance with Section 372.013 of the Texas Local Government Code prepare a Service Plan and Budget for the five (5) years following the fiscal year covered by this Agreement, to be adopted by the advisory body for the District or other entity designated by the City and approved by the City Council; and (j) Maintain a full and accurate accounting of disbursements for reimbursement from District revenues. 2.2. Contractor Compensation. As full compensation for the provision of all Improvements and Services during the Term of this Agreement, the City shall pay Contractor the sum of$86,163.00, which amount is reflected in the Service Plan and Budget as "Operations," which amount shall be paid in prorated installments in accordance with Section 6 hereof. 2.3. Standard of Care; Nature of Relationship. Contractor shall commence, carry on, and provide the Improvements and Services with all practicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner, in accordance with this Agreement and its attachments and all applicable laws. Contractor shall ensure that any work on the Improvements and Services is properly coordinated with related work being performed by the City. Contractor represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, accessories, and services necessary to provide the Improvements and Services. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, all of the Improvements and Services will be performed by the Contractor or under the Contractor's supervision. All personnel engaged by the Contractor shall be fully qualified to perform those Improvements and Services delegated to them. 3. CITY'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The City shall provide the following services in connection with operation of the District and the Contractor's performance under this Agreement: (a) Levying and collecting assessments and recording the same in a separate revenue account; Page 3 Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) (b) Making payments to Contractor from special assessment revenues and other District revenues; (c) Maintaining the same level of services in the District as that which the City provides in comparable areas of the City; (d) Maintaining complete and detailed records concerning any expenditure of special assessment revenues and other District revenues, which are made through City departments, boards, or agencies; (e) Retaining and expending revenues from special assessments, penalties, interest, and investment income thereon solely in the District; (f) Preparing an annual report of delinquent property assessments and liens thereon to be assigned to the City's delinquent tax collection attorney; (g) Making regular reports to Contractor concerning delinquent assessments and making billings thereon as necessary; and (h) Producing an annual assessment roll of property owners and property within the District. The City shall have no financial obligation to the District other than levying and collecting the assessments levied by the District, except as provided in Section 3(c) above, and, pursuant to and in accordance with this Agreement, paying for Improvements and Services that Contractor performs in the District. 4. AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may not be amended unless executed in writing by both parties. 5. TERM. This Agreement shall commence October 1, 2007 (the "Effective Date") and, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement, expire September 30, 2008 (the "Term"). 6. RELEASE OF FUNDS TO CONTRACTOR. 6.1. Procedure. Periodically, but not more frequently than once per month, Contractor shall present to the individual or individuals designated by the City to oversee and administer Page 4 Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) the District (the "Administrator") a report of the Improvements and Services provided by Contractor since (i) for the first report under this Agreement, the Effective Date and (ii) for all subsequent reports, the date of the previous report. All such reports must include documentation sufficient demonstrating to the Administrator that any sums paid or incurred by Contractor have been paid or are due. Provided that all such necessary reports and supporting documentation have been provided to the Administrator, the City shall pay the Contractor for all lawful expenses made or incurred by Contractor within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of all such reports and supporting documentation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the City shall not be required to pay Contractor any amount that exceeds the then-current balance of District revenues or that is not in accordance with the Service Plan and Budget for the then-current fiscal year. 6.2. Work Reports. Contractor shall also submit a periodic work report, no less than quarterly, to the Administrator. This work report shall detail all of the Contractor's significant work activities in the District. The format of the report shall be mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the Administrator. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, payments to Contractor may be withheld if any such report is not received. The Administrator shall have the right to verify that the report is complete and accurate. 6.3. Insufficient District Funds. In the event that District revenues are not available or are insufficient for the City to make any payment to Contractor hereunder, the City will promptly notify Contractor. At Contractor's request, the City and the Contractor shall meet and attempt to negotiate an amendment to this Agreement so that the scope of Improvements and Services may be reduced to correspond to the amount of District funds that are available or are anticipated to become available. If such an amendment cannot be successfully negotiated, Contractor shall have the right to pay the deficit (on a non-reimbursable basis), in which case this Agreement shall continue in effect. If such an amendment cannot be successfully negotiated and Contractor does not elect to fund the deficit, either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty(30) days' advance written notice to the other party. 7. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED. Contractor, in the execution, performance, or attempted performance of this Agreement, will not discriminate against any person or persons because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation or familial status, nor will the Contractor permit its officers, agents, employees or subcontractors to engage in such discrimination. This Agreement is made and entered into with reference specifically to the ordinances codified at Chapter 17, Article III, Division 3 (Employment Practices) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, and Contractor hereby covenants and agrees that Contractor, its officers, agents, employees and subcontractors, have fully complied with all provisions of same and that no employee or applicant for employment has Page 5 Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) been discriminated against under the terms of such ordinances by either Contractor, its officers, agents, employees or subcontractors. 8. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE POLICY. The City has adopted goals for the participation of minority/women business enterprises (M/WBE) in City contracts through Ordinance No. 11923, as amended. Compliance by Contractor with the terms of this ordinance and any amendments thereof is mandatory; failure by the Contractor to comply with such policies shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and grounds for termination of this Agreement by the City. Any subcontracts to be performed hereunder shall also be subject to provisions of the City policies concerning goals for M/WBE participation in City contracts. 9. CONTRACTOR LIABILITY. Contractor hereby assumes full liability for any damages to any public or private property due to the negligence of Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, permitees or assigns. 10. LIABILITY OF CITY; PERSONAL LIABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS. No employee of the City, nor any other agent of the City, shall be personally liable for any damages caused by Contractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors and subcontractors or any other liabilities of Contractor under this Agreement or otherwise related to this Agreement. It is further expressly agreed that the City shall not be liable or responsible for any damages caused by Contractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors and subcontractors or any other liabilities of Contractor under this Agreement or otherwise related to this Agreement, nor shall the City be liable or responsible to Contractor or any other person for or on account of any stoppage or delay in the work herein provided for by injunction or other legal or equitable proceedings, or from or by or on account of any delay for any cause over which the City has no control. 11. INDEMNIFICATION. CONTRACTOR COVENANTS AND AGREES TO, AND DOES HEREBY, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND THE CITY, ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL SUITS OR CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES OR INJURIES, INCLUDING DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS OR PROPERTY, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR NEGLIGENT OMISSION ON THE PART OF THE CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES OR SUBCONTRACTORS, AND THE CONTRACTOR DOES HEREBY ASSUME ALL Page 6 Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURIES, CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR THE DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, OCCURRING DURING OR ARISING OUT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR NEGLIGENT OMISSION ON THE PART OF THE CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES OR SUBCONTRACTORS. SUCH INDEMNIFICATION SHALL INCLUDE WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF OR BYANYONE WHOMSOEVER IN ANY WAY RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF CONTRACTOR'S WORK, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, INCLUDING OPERATIONS OF S UBCONTRA CTORS. CONTRACTOR SHALL LIKEWISE INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY FOR ANY AND ALL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY AND ALL NEGLIGENT ACTS OR NEGLIGENT OMISSIONS OF CONTRACTOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, LICENSEES OR INVITEES. Insurance coverage specified herein constitutes the minimum requirements and such requirements shall in no way lessen or limit the liability of Contractor under the terms of this Agreement. 12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is expressly understood and agreed that Contractor shall perform all work and services described herein as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of the City; that Contractor shall have exclusive control of the details of the services and work performed hereunder, and all persons performing the same; and shall be solely responsible for the negligent acts and negligent omissions of its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors; that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors; and that nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractor. No person performing any of the work and services described hereunder shall be considered an officer, agent, servant or employee of the City. 13. INSURANCE. Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained and received approval from the City of all insurance coverage required hereunder. Contractor shall be responsible for delivering to the Administrator a certificate or certificates of insurance demonstrating that Contractor has obtained the coverage required under this Agreement, that all insurance policies provided pursuant to this Agreement are endorsed to name the City as an additional insured, and that all such insurance policies cover not only Contractor, but also Page 7 Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) Contractor's contractors and subcontractors. The minimum insurance required of Contractor is as follows: WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain throughout the Term of this Agreement statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance on all of its employees to be engaged in undertaking any Improvements or Services hereunder. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this Agreement is not protected under the state's Worker's Compensation statutes, Contractor shall provide adequate employer's general liability insurance for the protection of such employees not so protected. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain throughout the Term of this Agreement a commercial general liability insurance policy in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 covering each occurrence with an aggregate limit of not less than $2,000,000. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE: Contractor shall maintain throughout the Term of this Agreement comprehensive automobile liability coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for each accident. This policy shall cover any automobile used in the provision of Improvements and Services under this Agreement. The insurance company with whom Contractor's insurance is written shall be represented by an agent or agents having an office located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Each such agent shall be duly qualified, upon whom service of process may be had, and must have authority and power to act on behalf of the insurance company to negotiate and settle with the City, or any other claimant, any claims that the City, or any other claimant, or any property owner who has been damaged may have against the Contractor or insurance company. The name of the agent or agents shall be set forth on all certificates of insurance. All policies must provide that they may not be changed or canceled by the insurer in less than five (5) days after the City had received written notice of such change or cancellation. Such insurance amounts may be revised upward at City's request, and Contractor shall revise such amounts within thirty (30) days after receipt of such request. 14. TAXES. Contractor shall pay all federal, state and local taxes that may be chargeable on any Improvements and Services provided hereunder or otherwise in relation to Contractor's duties and obligations hereunder. Page 8 Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) 15. PERMITS. Contractor shall and shall cause any of its contractors and subcontractors to obtain and pay for any necessary permits and licenses, whether issued by the state, county or City, before proceeding with any work hereunder that requires any such permits. 16. CHARACTER OF WORK AND OPERATIONS. Contractor and Contractor's employees, contractors and subcontractors shall be competent and careful workmen skilled in their respective trades. Contractor shall not employ any person who repeatedly engages in misconduct or is incompetent or negligent in the due and proper performance of his duties or has been convicted of any crime of moral turpitude. The City shall retain the right to require the Contractor to remove any employee who is guilty of misconduct toward the public or is in any way discourteous to the public. This work is being performed for the public benefit and it is necessary that it be performed in an acceptable manner and at a satisfactory rate of progress. Contractor shall at all times maintain its equipment in a clean, serviceable condition. All equipment shall be properly licensed and inspected and clearly marked with the Contractor's name and telephone number. 17. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. Contractor shall have the right to subcontract for the provision of any Improvements and Services authorized hereunder so long as the subcontract is in writing and the Administrator approves such subcontract in writing prior to provision of the subcontracted Improvements and Services. The existence of a subcontract shall not relieve Contractor of any responsibility or liability to the City under this Agreement. Otherwise, Contractor may not assign, transfer or convey any of its duties and responsibilities under this Agreement to another party without the advance written approval of the City and execution by such parry of a written agreement with the City under which such party agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Contractor under this Agreement. 18. DEFAULT. All terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall be considered material, and Contractor's failure to perform any part of this Agreement shall constitute an event of default hereunder. Should the Contractor fail to fully cure any default hereunder within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt from the City of written notice of the default (or, provided that Contractor has diligently commenced and continuously attempted cure within such time, such additional time as may be reasonably necessary to fully cure the default), the City may, at its option and in addition to any other remedies available to it under law or in equity, terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to Contractor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City may Page 9 Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) terminate this Agreement for any reason upon thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice to Contractor. In the event of any termination, any work in progress will continue to completion unless specified otherwise in the City's termination notice. The City shall pay for any such work in progress that is completed by Contractor and accepted by the City. 19. COOPERATION WITH CITY. Contractor shall, at such time and in such form as City may require, furnish periodic information concerning the status of the project and such other statements, certificates and approvals relative to the project as may be requested by the City. Contractor shall meet with the Administrator or other City officials as may be requested to discuss any aspect of this Agreement. 20. BOOKS AND RECORDS; AUDITING RIGHTS. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all expenditures and costs incurred for all Improvements and Services provided hereunder. All such records shall be maintained on a generally accepted accounting basis and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible to the City. Contractor shall provide representatives of City or its appointees free access to such books and records, at all proper times, in order that they may examine and audit the same and make copies thereof. Contractor shall further allow the City and its representatives to make inspections of all work data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement. Such right of access and audit shall continue for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement. The City shall also have the right to conduct a performance audit and evaluation of Contractor at such times as the City deems necessary. Contractor shall fully cooperate with any such performance audit. The City may employ consultants at the City's expense to assist City in such performance audit. Contractor agrees to give the City and its consultants access to all reports, data, schedules and other relevant information which may be required to conduct such performance audit. 21. NOTICES. Any notices, bills, invoices or reports required by this Agreement shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, in a sealed envelope with sufficient postage attached, to the addresses listed below or such other addresses as may from time to time be provided to the other party: Page 10 Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) City: Contractor: City of Fort Worth Premier Communities Management Company Attn: PID Administrator Attn: Cindy Huey, President Finance Department 2711 North Haskell, Suite 2650 1000 Throckmorton Street Dallas, TX 75204-2901 Fort Worth, Texas 76 1 02-63 1 1 22. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS. This Agreement will be subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, all provisions of the City's Charter and ordinances, as amended. 23. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS. It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender any of it governmental powers or immunities. 24. NO WAIVER. The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of that party's right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion. 25. VENUE AND JURISDICTION. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas—Fort Worth Division. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. 26. NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the City and Contractor and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity. Page I I Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) 27. INTERPRETATION. In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more strongly for or against any party, regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement. 28. CAPTIONS. Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. 29. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated herein by reference, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and Contractor as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement. 30. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, but all of which shall constitute one instrument. EXECUTED as of the last date indicated below: CITY OF FORT WORTH: PCMC, INC., a Texas corporation d/b/a PREMIER COMMUNITIES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: By: a-�-�'1 V 1 By: OA4�—M Karen L. Montgomery Cindy C. Huey Assistant City Manager/CFO President Date:_ �-��� Date: Page 12 Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) ATTEST: ATTEST: 1 ffi By. By. Marty Hen rixO Name: City Secretary Title: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: By: Peter Vaky Assistant City Attorney M&C: G-15 E31 2' 4 , Page 13 N� a r, Management and Improvement Services Agreement vutit ZEC E With Premier Communities Management Company57 PID 7(Heritage) �, V 1 �2� • EXHIBITS "A"—Service Plan and Budget for the District Management and Improvement Services Agreement With Premier Communities Management Company PID 7(Heritage) Exhibit"A" City of Fort Worth FIVE YEAR SERVICE PLAN Public Improvement District#7 - Heritage FY07/08 FY08/09 FY09/10 FY10/11 FYI 1/12 REVENUE Assessment Revenues 990,341 1,114,841 1,165,056 1,188,357 1,212,124 City Payment in-lieu of Services 73,734 77,421 81,292 85,356 89,624 Builder Assessment$200 per lot 30,000 20,000 16,000 12,000 - Total Revenues 1,094,075 1,212,262 1,262,348 1,285,713 1,301,748 EXPENSES Operations 86,163 93,891 94,609 97,618 99,868 Utilities 242,569 271,822 279,977 288,376 297,027 Landscape Maintenance Program 487,700 553,113 630,280 659,882 680,093 Security Patrols 27,000 27,000 33,000 33,000 33,000 Public Events/Holiday Lighting 20,382 20,993 21,623 22,272 22,940 Insurance 6,500 6,695 6,896 7,103 7,316 Contingency 8,500 8,755 9,018 9,288 9,567 Annual Review 1,700 1,750 1,803 1,857 1,913 City Administration 19,807 22,297 23,301 23,767 24,242 Reserve Fund 45,016 50,316 55,025 57,158 58,799 Subsidy Repayment 148,738 155,630 106,816 85,392 66,983 Total Expenses 1,094,075 1,212,262 1,262,348 1,285,713 1,301,748 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/11/2007 - Ord. No. 17760-09-2007 CONTINUED FROM A PREVIOUS WEEK DATE: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 LOG NAME: 13PID07PUBHEAR REFERENCE NO.: G-15839 SUBJECT: Approve Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (HERITAGE); Authorize Transfer of City's Payment In-Lieu of Services; Adopt Proposed 2007 Assessment Roll; Set Benefit Hearing; Authorize Transfer for Administrative Fees; Adopt Related Appropriation Ordinance and Authorize Execution of a Contract with Premier Communities Management Company to Provide Management Services for the District; and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Hold a public hearing concerning the budget and five-year service plan for Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (Heritage) (PID 7) for fiscal year 2007-08; 2. Approve the attached budget and five-year service plan for FY2007-08 as recommended by the Advisory Board of PID 7 and approve adding to the FY2007-08 budget, as contingency, any unencumbered revenues from the PID 7 assessments from prior years; 3. Authorize the transfer of $73,734 for the City's payment in-lieu of services from the General Fund to the Special Assessment District Fund (PID 7, FY2007-08 Project account); 4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by $73,734 in the Special Assessment District Fund (PID 7, FY2007-08 Project account) from available funds; 5. Adopt the proposed 2007 assessment roll for PID 7; 6. Set a public Benefit Hearing for Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber; 7. Authorize the transfer of $19,807 for administrative fees from the Special Assessment District Fund (PID 7, FY2007-08 Project account) to the General Fund; and 8. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Premier Communities to provide management and improvement services for PID 7 during FY2007-08 for the sum of$1,094,075. DISCUSSION: On September 26, 2000, (M&C G-13021) the City Council established Fort Worth Public Improvement District No. 7 (PID 7). State law requires an annual report on the proposed budget and five-year service plan for a PID, which is Logname: 13PID07PUBHEAR Page 1 of 2 attached to this Mayor and Council Communication. The general nature of the proposed improvements and/or services to be provided by the PID shall include: • An improvement district landscaping, construction and maintenance program consisting of the planting and maintenance of special supplemental landscaping, the maintenance of supplemental irrigation systems and parks and open space maintenance; • Special fencing in and along boulevards, parks and open spaces; • Supplementary security service provided by off-duty law enforcement personnel; • Public Events program consisting of recreational activities, special events and holiday lighting; and • An improvement district management program to provide for the administration, management and operation of the district. Two line items listed on the five-year service plan, which requires transfer of City funds are City Payment In- lieu of Services and City Administration Fee. 1. City Payment In-lieu of Services is a supplement to the PID budget, funding the level of improvements or services that would be provided by the City of Fort Worth to the taxpayers in the PID; and 2. On July 27, 2004, (M&C G-14443) the City Council adopted guidelines for setting an Administration Fee structure. The City shall assess an annual administration fee for all districts equal to two percent of the district's annual assessments, or$2,000, whichever is greater. PID 7 is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Finance Director certifies that upon approval and completion of the above recommendations, funds will be available in the FY2007-08 operating budget, as appropriated, of the Special Assessment District Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers GS87 472001 002507002000 $73,734.00 GG01 538070 0905800 $73,734.00 GG01 481306 0134010 $19,807.00 GS87 539120 002507002000 $19,807.00 GS87 539120 002507002000 $73,734.00 GS87 539120 002507002000 $1,094,075.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office by; Karen Montgomery (6222) Originating Department Head: Lena H. Ellis (8517) Additional Information Contact: Becky Wood (8550) Logname: 13PID07PUBHEAR Page 2 of 2