HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2828 ORDIHANCE_NO.-,2827
AN ORDINANCE REFERRING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
PORTIONS OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR
A REPORT THEREON.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
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That bids for the construction of improvements on University Drive, from the South Right-of-way
Line of the Texas and Pacific Railroad to the north end of the bridge over the Clear Fork of the Trinity River
in Forest Park, known and designated as Unit No, 1, together with University Drive from the south line of Crest-
line Road to the south Right-of-Way Line of the Texas and Pacific Railroad, save and except the portion included'
in the State Highway Department Expressway, la;own and designated as Unit No. 2, having on the 16th day of
November, 1950, been opened and read and the following persons have filed bids for the norformance of such work,
or part thereof, to-wit:
General Construction Company, Fort Worth, Texas
Worth Construction Comnany, Fort Worth, Texas
Texas Bitulithic Company, Fort Worth, Texas
Uvalde Construction Company, Dallas, Texas
Brown & Root, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas
That such bids be, and the same are hereby referred to the Denartment of Public Works which is directed to cause
to be properly filed with the City Council a report and recommendation thereon.
SECTION 2.
That this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THIS THE 22nd DAY OF NOVEMBER, A. D.,.
1950.
_.- E. S. Birdsong, Secretary-Treasurer
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ORDINANCE NO. 2828
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE I3PARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS; AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
OF PORTIONS OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION, MAKING AP-
PROPRIATION FOR THE INDF.'BTEDNESS INCURRED THEREBY, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES.
WHEREAS, on the 9th day Of August, 1950, by Ordinance passed and approved by the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, being Ordinance No. 2786, the City determined the necessity for and ordered the
improvement of a portion of University Drive, to-wit;
University Drive, from the south right-of-way line of the Texas and Pacific Railroad to the north
end of the bridge over the clear Fork of the Trinity River in Forest Park.
WHEREAS, subsequent to the passage and approval of said Ordinance, plans and specifications for
said imurovements, together with the improvement of other portions of University Drive, from the south line
of Crestline Road to the south right-of-wap line of the Texas and Pacific Railroad save and except the portion
included lud F
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5 Highway Department s ,.
€ y p .xnres wav, were submitted b the Director of public Worts and said
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Plans and specifications were approved and adopted by the City Council; and,
WF�"REAS, notice to Bidders was given as required by the City Charter; and,
WHEREAS, the bid of the General Construction Company was found to be the lowest and best bid for
the :raking and construction of said improvements, to-wit: Grading, construction of Drainage Structures,
61, reinforced Concrete Base on Foundation Course, lz" Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Surface with Combined Curb
and Gutter, together with incidentals and appurtenances, all as provided by said Plana and Specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COONCIL OF THE OITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the work of making and constructing such improvements and contract therefor is hereby awarded
to the General Construction Company at and for the prices stated in the proposal of the said ComnagY and as
repbrted and recommended by the Department of Public Works. The Mayor and City Secretary are hereby directed
to execute the said Contract in the name of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and to impress the corporate seal
Of the City thereon, the said contract embracing therein, among other things, the prices for the work.
SECTION 2.
That to provide for the payment of the indebtedness, incurred by the City of Fort Worth by said
Contract, there is hereby appropriated out of available funds which have been set aside for said Durnose,
an amount sufficdent to pay said indebtedness as incurred.
SECTION 3.
That the Director of Public Works of the City of Fort Worth be and he is hereby ordered and directed
to file with the City Council estimates of the cost of such improvements in accordance with the terms of the
powers and provisions of Chapter 106 of the acts of the First Called Session of the Fortieth Legislature of the
State of Texas, now shown as Article 1105 b of Vernon's Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, Annotated, which.
law has been adopted as an amendment to and made a part of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THIS THE 22nd DAY OF NOVEMETR, A.D.,.
1950. S
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