HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19275-08-2010Ordinance No 19275-08-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE CULTURE AND TOURISM FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,120 00 AND
DECREASING THE UNAUDITED UNRESERVED UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE
BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF BUFFET STATION SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT 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 in the amount of $222,120 00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated
fund balance by the same amount, for the purchase of buffet station system equipment.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No.18809 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. August 17, 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 811712010 -Ord. No. 1`9275-08-2010
DATE Tuesday August 17 2010
LOG NAME 13P10-032$ BUFFET EQUIPMENT
REFERENCE NO
'"P 11160
SUBJECT
Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund
in the Amount of $222,120 00 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Culture and
Tourism Fund Balance by the Same Amount for the Purchase of Buffet Station System Equipment from
Sico America Inc. for the Public Events Department
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 in the amount of $222 120 00 and decreasing the
unaudited unreserved undesignated fund balance by the same amount, for the purchase of buffet station
system equipment; and
2. Authorize the purchase of buffet station system equipment from Sico America, Inc. for the Public
Events Department for a total cost of $222 120 00 freight included with payment due 30 days from the
date of invoice
DISCUSSION
The Public Events Department will use this purchase of new buffet station system equipment to update
older inventory provide first class food and beverage presentations for major events and provide state-of
the-art service to clients. The live action stations will allow the culinary staff to prepare food on-site and
the display stations will replace serving tables that are currently in use
The current serving tables are standard fold-up design non-mobile using plain white covers for tables
during events and special engagements The new buffet stations are easy to move from locations and are
equipped with six heavy-duty casters The stations include built-in warming units ability for multiple
configurations energy saving light-emitting diode (LED} {fighting storage compartments removable bins
heat lamps and quartz sealed surfaces to resist scratches and stains.
The invitation to bid consisted of detailed specifications based on established equipment standards and
department requirements. The Public Events Department certifies that the equipment being offered by
Sico America, Inc. meets specifications.
PRICE ANALYSIS The City of Fort Worth has no previous expenditure history for this buffet
equipment. Staff reviewed pricing and finds it to be fair and reasonable
BID ADVERTISEMENT -This bid was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on June 30 2010 and
July 7 2010 Five vendors were solicited from the purchasing database system and only one response
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was received Specifications for equipment requirements additional accessories qualified installers and
repair service were reasons given for not submitting bids
M/V1/BE A waiver of the goal for M/WBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing
Division and approved by the M/WBE Office because the purchase of goods or services is from sources
where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon 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
BQN\10-0328\LCW
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG04 541200 0246000 $222,120.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head. Lena Ellis (8517)
Jack Dale (8357)
Additional Information Contact: Lance Wright (6610)
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