HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19172-06-2010Ordinance No 19172 -06 -2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE CULTURE AND TOURISM FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $60 500 00, AND
DECREASING THE UNAUDITED UNRESERVED UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE
BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR THE DESIGN OF A NEW COOLING TOWER AND
ASSOCIATED UPGRADES FOR THE FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER,
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES REPEALING ALL 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 2009 -2010 in the
Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Culture and Tourism Fund by $60 500 00 and decreasing the unaudited unreserved, undesignated fund
balance by the same amount, for the design of a new cooling tower and associated upgrades for the Fort
Worth Convention Center
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 18809 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE Tuesday June 08 2010 REFERENCE NO *C -24247
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SUBJECT
Authorize the Execution of an Engineering Services Agreement with Summit Consultants, Inc to Assist
with the Design of a New Cooling Tower and Associated Upgrades for the Fort Worth Convention Center in
an Amount Up to $60 500 00 Including $5 500 00 in Contingency and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation
Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund by $60 500 00 and decreasing the unaudited unreserved
undesignated fund balance by the same amount; and
2 Authorize execution of an Engineering Services Agreement for an amount up to $60 500 00 including
$5 500 00 in contingency with Summit Consultants Inc. for the design of a new cooling tower and
associated upgrades for the Fort Worth Convention Center
DISCUSSION
The existing five cell cooling tower for the Fort Worth Convention Center was installed in the late 1960's
and is the original cooling tower The cooling tower must be replaced due to the advanced age and
condition of the cooling tower In the event of catastrophic failure of the existing cooling tower staff would
be unable to provide conditioned air for the facility and would be unable to host events until the cooling
tower was replaced
Summit Consultants Inc. will assist staff with designing construction documents and specifications for the
replacement of the existing five cell cooling tower The engineering services and deliverables will include
. Review of all existing mechanical electrical and structural conditions
. Study of options for best efficiency and best value for the cooling tower replacement;
. !Design of improved access platform and stairs
. Upgrade design of existing steel support structure as required to support the new cooling tower
equipment;
. Design of control system upgrades
. Preparation of construction budget estimates and
. Support the bidding and contractor selection process
Funds are available in the unaudited unreserved undesignated fund balance of the Culture and Tourism
Fund The overall project cost is estimated to be
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Consulting Services
Contingency
Total
$55 000 00
$5,500-00
$60 500 00
Summit Consultants Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 25 percent
M/WBE participation The City's goal on this project is 15 percent.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 but will serve Fort Worth residents in ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services 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 Culture and Tourism Fund Upon approval the unaudited
unreserved undesignated fund balance of the Culture and Tourism Fund will exceed the minimum reserve
as outlined in the Financial Management Policy Statements
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund /Account/Centers FROM Fund /Account/Centers
GG04 539120 0246000 $60,500.00 GG04 539120 0246000 $60,500.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Thomas Higgins (6192)
Originating_ Department Head. Kirk Slaughter (2501)
Additional Information Contact: Kirk Slaughter (2501)
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