HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19304-09-2010Ordinance No 19304-09-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE STORMWATER UTILITY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $482,000 00 AND
DECREASING THE UNRESERVED UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME
AMOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE HYDROLOGIC IMPACT
ASSESSMENT AND FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM STUDY 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
Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of $482,000 00 and decreasing the unreserved undesignated fund
balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding the Hydrologic Impact Assessment and Flood
Warning System Study
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 sha11 take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS T(y1=0F~M AN
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. September 14, 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/14/2010 -Ord. No. 19304.-09-201Q_
DATE Tuesday September 14 2010 REFERENCE NO '"'"C-24426
LOG NAME 20SWDFWS
SUBJECT
Authorize a Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $482,000 00 with AECOM USA Group Inc.
for the Hydrologic Impact Assessment and Flood Warning System Study Increasing Appropriations in the
Stormwater Utility Fund and Decreasing the Unreserved Undesignated Stormwater Utility Fund Balance by
the Same Amount and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Stormwater
Utility Fund in the Amount of $482,000 00 and decreasing the unreserved undesignated fund balance by
the same amount; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement in the amount of $482 000 00
with AECOM USA Group Inc. for the Hydrologic Impact Assessment and Flood Warning System Study
DISCUSSION
The Storm Water Utility was created to address widespread flooding throughout the City Although many
capital projects are now underway to address known drainage problems these represent only a fraction of
the storm water infrastructure deficiencies citywide The Drainage Master Plan currently underway will
take several years to develop in order to identify and prioritize specific solutions to over $1 billion in
drainage needs. A citywide hydrologic impact assessment will assist staff in developing the master plan by
providing specific information on known storm events that will guide study priorities and aid the calibration
of hydrologic models The flood warning system study will further build on these models and will examine
both monitoring and processing equipment available to develop areal-time flood warning and flood
monitoring system
In May 2009 a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was advertised for the-Hydrologic Impact Assessment
and Flood Warning System Study Fifteen statements of qualifications were received in response to the
RFQ and three firms were interviewed AEGOM USA Group Inc. was selected to perform the Hydrologic
Impact Assessment and Flood Warning System Study (SWS-043). This study will be separated into three
phases
. Phase I Hydrologic Impact Assessment
. Phase I1 Flood Warning System Study
. Phase III Flood Warning System Implementation Plan
This authorization is for funding of services related to Phase I the Hydrologic Impact Assessment. The
Hydrologic Impact Assessment includes a comprehensive evaluation of 15 known flood events that
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analyzes the measured rainfall intensity and resulting high water levels This phase will be used to identify
potential monitoring locations and structure long term watershed planning efforts A webpage for internal
emergency responders will also be developed as part of this phase.
Phase II will consist of the Flood Warning System Study which will include detailed system analysis for the
High Water Warning System (HWWS), an assessment of available hardware and software components
and the identification of opportunities for interagency coordination Phase I and II will be utilized in Phase
III to develop specific recommendations and an implementation plan for the expansion of the HWWS to a
real-time flood warning and flood monitoring system
AECOM USA Group Inc. proposes to perform Phase I of this study for $482,000 00 City staff considers
this fee to be fair and reasonable for the scope of services proposed based on the extent of the study
The Storm Water Utility Operating Fund will be used to fund this study
AECOM USA Group Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/1IVBE Ordinance by committing to 24 percent
M/WBE participation The City's goal for this project is 17 percent
This study will include 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 of the Stormwater Utility Fund Upon approval the unreserved undesignated cash
balance of the Stormwater Utility Fund will exceed the minimum reserve as outlined in the Financial
Management Policy Statements.
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
PE69 531200 0209207 $482,000.00 PE69 531200 0209207
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv. Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head. William Verkest (7801)
Additional Information Contact: Amy Cannon (2289)
$482,000.00
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