HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17976-02-2008Ordinance No. 17976-02-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,258,990 FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXECUTING A CONTRACT WITH CB&I
CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR THE NORTHSIDE III AVONDALE-HASLET ROAD
ELEVATED STORAGE TANK; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING
THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL
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 and
in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $3,258,990 from available funds for the purpose of
executing a contract with CB&I Constructors, Inc., for the Northside III Avondale-Haslet Road Elevated
Storage Tank.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 5, 2008
Ci#~ of Ford VI/oh, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/5/2008 -Ord. No. 17976-02-2008 (As Amended)
DATE: Tuesday, February 05, 2008
LOG NAME: 60NS III EST REFERENCE NO.: C-22661
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of Contract with CB&I Constructors, Inc., for the Northside III Avondale-Haslet
Road Elevated Storage Tank and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the transfer of $3,258,990 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Projects Fund;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $3,258,990 from available funds; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with CB&I Constructors, Inc., for the construction of
Northside III Avondale-Haslet Road Elevated Storage Tank, in the amount of $3,133,000.
DISCUSSION:
On September 26, 2007, (M&C C-21731) the City Council authorized the execution of an engineering
agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates for the design of Northside III Elevated Storage Tank and
associated 36-inch water transmission main. The Water Master Plan shows that this new elevated tank is
required to serve the rapidly growing north side of Fort Worth.
This project is for the construction of a two million gallon composite elevated storage tank and related site
work on Avondale Haslet Road, just east of US-287.
This project was advertised for bid in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on November 29, and December 6,
2007. On, December 20, 2007, the following bids were received.
ADDITIVE TOTAL
BIDDER BASE BID BID ITEM CONTRACT CONTRACT TIME
CB&I Constructors, Inc. $3,120,000 $13,000 $3,133,000 505 Calendar Days
Landmark Structures $3,298,810 $15,000 $3,313,810
The staff is requesting inclusion of the Additive Bid Item for the installation of a cathodic protection system
which will reduce corrosion for the steel portion of the elevated tank. Staff has reviewed the Base Bid and
requested Additive Bid Item and recommends awarding a contract for the Total Contract Amount.
In addition to the contract cost, $93,990 is provided for project contingencies and $32,000 is provided for
staff support and inspection.
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M/WBE - CB&I Constructors, Inc._,_ is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by_commtting to 8 __ I,
percent M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 4 percent.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
FISCAL. INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the Water Capital Projects Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
1&2)P253 472045 601800368ZZ $3.133.000.00
2)P253 541200 607180036880 $226.990.00
~P253 511010 607180036880 $32,000.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1)PE45 538070 0609020 $3,258,990.00
3)P253 541200 607180036880 $3,133,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Marc A. Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head: S. Frank Crumb (8207)
Additional Information Contact: Farida S. Goderya (8214)
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