HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17970-02-2008Ordinance No. 17970-02-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE WATER AND
SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,086 AND DECREASING THE
UNRESERVED, UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW TRAILERS
FROM INTERSTATE TRAILERS, INC., USING A TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF
SCHOOL BOARDS CONTRACT FOR THE CITY OF FORT WORTH;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2007-
2008 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased appropriations in the Water
and Sewer Fund in the amount of $39,086 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund
balance by the same amount, for the purpose funding the purchase of two new trailers from
Interstate Trailers, Inc., using a Texas Association of School Boards Contract for the City of Fort
Worth.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,
inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or
judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this
ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 17749 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance
are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said
conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2008
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/5/2008 -Ord. No. 17970-02-2008
DATE: Tuesday, February 05, 2008
LOG NAME: 13P07-0340 REFERENCE NO.: *~'P-10725
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Purchase of One New Van and Four New Trucks from Caldwell Country Dealerships
through a Texas Procurement and Support Services Contract and the Purchase of Four New
Trailers from Interstate Trailers, Inc., through a Texas Association of School Boards Contract for the
City of Fort Worth and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance,
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Water and
Sewer Fund by $39,086 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount;
and
2. Authorize the purchase of one new van and four new trucks from Caldwell Country Dealerships through a
Texas Procurement and Support Services contract and the purchase of four new trailers from Interstate
Trailers, Inc., through a Texas Association of School Boards contract for the City of Fort Worth at a cost not
to exceed $187, 513.
DISCUSSION:
This recommendation is for the purchase of one new van and four new trucks from Caldwell Country
Dealerships through a Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) contract and the purchase of
four new trailers from Interstate Trailers, Inc., through a Texas Association of School Boards (TASK)
contract for the City of Fort Worth as listed below. The cost will not exceed $187,513.00, with payment due
within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.
Quantity and Description
TPASS 072-
02, Caldwell Country Dealerships
1 each Chevrolet Express Van
4 each Chevrolet Ext. Cab Pickup Trucks
TASB 280-07 Interstate Trailers Inc.
*2 each Interstate 40DLA Trailers Water
Unit Price Extended Total
Department
Parks and Community Services $31,005.00
Code Compliance $19,584.00 $78,336.00
$19,543.00 $39,086.00
1 each Interstate 40DLA Trailer Water $19,543.00
*1 each Interstate 40DLA Trailers Transportation/Public Works $19,543.00
Total $187,513.00
The trailers identified by an asterisk (*) above are additions to the City's fleet needed to meet growing
demands for services and new employment positions approved in the FY2007-08 adopted budget. The
remaining vehicles are replacements for units that can no longer be economically maintained and which
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will be sold at auction. The FY2007-08 adopted budget includes funds to underwrite these new and
replacement purchases as part of the citywide equipment replacement plan. The Water, Transportation
and Public Works, Parks and Community Services and Code Compliance departments will use these
vehicles and equipment in the performance of assigned duties. Staff has reviewed the pricing and find the
costs to be competitive.
State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under an interlocal cooperative purchasing
agreement satisfies any state law requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of
the item. TPASS and TASB contracts have been competitively bid to increase and simplify the purchasing
power of local government entities across the State of Texas.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Fund and the General Funds. Upon approval, the unaudited cash
balance of the Water and Sewer Fund will be $47,692,228 which is the amount available above the
minimum reserve fund balance of $37,227,484 required by the City Financial Management Policy
Statement (i.e., 20 percent of the current year adopted budget expenditures less debt service and capital
projects).
BQN\07-0340\KDK
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
PE45 541300 0707006 $19,543.00 GG01 541360 0808085 $31.005.00
PE45 541360 0607004 $19.543.00 GG01 541360 0237014 $19,584.00
GG01 541360 0237014 $19.584.00
GG01 541360 0236011 $19,584.00
0001 541360 0236013 X19.584.00
PE45 541300 0707006 $19.543.00
PE45 541360 0607004 $19.543.00
PE45 541360 0607007 $19.543.00
GG01 541360 0208006 $19,543.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head: Lena Ellis (8517)
Additional Information Contact: Jack Dale (8357)
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