HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18164-07-2008Ordinance No. 18164-07-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIALLY FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE RENOVATIONS OF THE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS RADIO LAB SHOP; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF 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 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $200,000 from
available funds, for the purpose of funding the renovations of the Information Technology Solutions
Radio Lab Shop.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED TO FORM GALITY:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 8, 2008
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/8/2008 -Ord. No. 18163-07-2008 & 18164-07-2008
DATE: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
LOG NAME: 04RADIOLAB 2 REFERENCE NO.: G-16195
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Work Order in the Amount of $129,655.00 with Job Order Contractor Alpha
Building Corporation to Renovate the Radio Lab Shop, Authorize Transfer from the Special
Assessment Fund to the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund for the Renovation of the
Information Technology Solution's Radio Lab Shop in the Amount of $200,000.00; and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a work order in the amount of $129,655.00 with Job Order
Contractor Alpha Building Corporation to renovate the Radio Lab Shop;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Assessment Fund by $200,000.00 from available funds;
3. Authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Special Assessment Fund to the Specially Funded Capital
Projects Fund for the renovation of the radio lab shop for the Information Technology Solutions Department;
and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund by $200,000.00 from available funds.
DISCUSSION:
The Information Technology (IT) Solutions Department will use the funds to renovate the Communications
Division Radio Repair and Maintenance Lab. The facility is decades old, outdated and it has a challenging
environment for staff to work in for support of the City's radio system. The facility has some asbestos issues
that need to be abated. Additionally, the radio communications equipment supported by the Radio Division
staff requires a clean, anti-static work area in order to perform proper maintenance and reduce the
possibility of damage to the static-sensitive devices. There will be a slight expansion of the lab shop into an
area that was previously used for office space. Work includes replacement of the ceiling and walls, the
power and networking infrastructure will be updated, and work benches for employees will be replaced. As
the City continues to expand, the Communications Division staffs ability to support and maintain the City's
radio system using this outdated shop is difficult.
On March 20, 2007, (M&C C-22009) the City Council authorized the execution of a Job Order Contract with
Alpha Building Corporation (City Secretary Contract 35188) for minor construction and renovation projects
for the City. City Secretary Contract Number 36852 constitutes the Job Order Renewal Number 1 for the
2nd year of the contract. The $129,655.00 is the cost for the demolition and most of the costs associated
with reconstruction of the radio lab. The contract includes demolition costs plus the reconstruction and slight
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expansion of the lab. The remaining $70,345.00 includes a contingency for construction, network wiring for
the lab, specialized work benches and any cost for asbestos abatement for this public safety support
system. The Environmental Management Department will coordinate the asbestos abatement process.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
~GS94 488032 020940099050 $200,000.00
2&3)C291 472094 049100107680 $200,000.00
3)C291 522550 049100107680 $26,345.00
1&2)GS94 538070 020940099050 $200,000.00
3)C291 539120 049100107680 $19.000.00
~C291 541200 049100107680 $154,655.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2)GS94 538070 020940099050
4)C291 541200 049100107680
$200.000.00
$129.655.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk Carl Smart (6525)
Originating Department Head: Peter Anderson (8781)
Additional Information Contact: Barb Hines (8540)
Bryan Jennings (7889)
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