HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19380-09-2010Ordinance No 19380-09-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE CULTURE AND TOURISM FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 153,820 00 AND
DECREASING THE UNAUDITED UNRESERVED UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE
BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE UPGRADE OF THE
COOLING TOWER AT 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 $1 153 820 00 and decreasing the unaudited, unreserved undesignated fund
balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding the upgrade of the cooling tower at 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. September 28, 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Apprpved on 9128/2010 -Ord. No, 19380.-09-2010
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DATE Tuesday September 28 2010 REFERENCE NO C-24497
LOG NAME 25CONVENTIONCENTER000LINGTOWERUPGRADE
SUBJECT
Adopt a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund
in the Amount of $1 153 820 00 and Authorize the Execution of a Construction Contract in the Amount of
$1 063 820 00 Plus $90 000 00 in Contingency with Freer Mechanical Contractors Inc. to Upgrade the
Cooling Tower at the Fort Worth Convention Center (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Culture and
Tourism Fund by $1 153 820 00 and decreasing the unaudited unreserved undesignated fund balance
by the same amount; and
2 Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $1 063 820 00 plus $90 000 00 in
contingency with Freer Mechanical Contractors, Inc. to upgrade the cooling tower at the Fort Worth
Convention Center
DISCUSSION
The project is necessary to replace and upgrade the existing cooling tower at the Fort Worth Convention
Center The cooling tower was installed in 1966 and requires replacement due to its age and normal wear
and tear
The project was advertised for bid in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on August 19 2010 and August 26
2010 The following proposals were received
Freer Mechanical Contractors Inc $1 063 820 00
SKIHI Enterprises Ltd $1 301 900 00
RJM Contractors Inc. $1 307 138 00
American Mechanical Services of Texas LLC $1 427 300 00
Based on price, schedule reputation and experience Freer Mechanical Contractors Inc. was determined
to offer the best value
The overall project cost is expected to be
Construction $1 063 820 00
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Contingency Staff Administration
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$ 90 000 00
$1 153 820 00
The City's M/WBE Ordinance is waived for this project. A public or administrative emergency exists which
requires the goods or services to be provided with unusual immediacy
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 $1,153,820.00 GG04 539120 0246000
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Thomas Higgins (6192)
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Kirk Slaughter (2501)
Kirk Slaughter (2501)
$1.153.820.00
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