HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3879-04-2010A Resolution
No 3879-04-2010
INCREASING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC ,FOR EXPERT
WITNESS SERVICES REGARDING PREMATURE STREET
FAILURES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $405,000 00
WHEREAS Professional Services Industries Inc. (PSI) has provided geotechnical
services for the City for a number of years PSI s services are needed for further evaluation of
premature street failures as well as expert witness services in the prosecuting of claims by the
City and
WHEREAS to date the cost of legal services by PSI in these matters and to represent
the City in various lawsuits has been in the amount of $325 000 00 and
WHEREAS because of the importance of the issues raised it is the opinion of the City
Attorney to authorize an additional sum of $80 000 00 to PSI for their services concerning
these matters not to exceed $405 000 00
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH TEXAS THAT
The compensation authorized to be paid to PSI is hereby increased from $325 000 00
to an amount not to exceed $405 000 00
ADOPTED this 27th day of April 2010
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/27/2010 - Res. No. 3879-042010 & Ord. No. 19124-04-
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DATE Tuesday April 27 2010
LOG NAME 12PS1 GEOTECH3
REFERENCE NO *"G-16905
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution to Increase the Amount Paid to Professional Services Industries, Inc. for Geotechnical
and Expert Witness Services Regarding Premature Street Failures by $80 000 00 and Adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 6)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt a resolution increasing the maximum amount to be paid to Professional Services Industries Inc
by $80 000 00 for geotechnical and expert witness services regarding premature street failures, and
2 Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the General
Fund by $80 000 00 and decreasing the unreserved undesignated fund balance by the same amount.
DISCUSSION
By adopting M&C G-16542 on April 21 2009 the City Council approved a Contract with Professional
Services Industries, Inc. (PSI) wherein PSI would provide geotechnical and expert witness services
regarding premature street failures in an amount not to exceed $300 000 00 By adopting M&C G-16856
on March 2, 2010 the City Council authorized an additional $25 000 00 to a maximum of $325 000 00
Because of the extensive work that is still needed to evaluate the street failures it is recommended that an
additional sum of $80 000 00 to PSI be authorized for a total sum of $405 000 00
The affected streets are located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 6
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon the adoption of the attached
supplemental appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated of the General Fund Upon approval the unaudited unreserved undesignated fund
balance of the General Fund will exceed the minimum reserve as outlined in the Financial Management
Policy Statements
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 539120 0202002 $80,000.00 GG01 539120 0202002 $80,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by.
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (8476)
David Yett (7623)
Gerald Pruitt (7616)
Harvey L. Frye Jr (8715)
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