HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3888-06-2010A Resolution
NO 3888-06-2010
INCREASING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO GREGORY
GEOTECHNICAL FOR EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES REGARDING
PREMATURE STREET FAILURES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $250 000 00
WHEREAS Gregory Geotechnical (Geotech) has provided geotechnical services for
the City for a number of years Geotech 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
WHEREAS to date the cost of legal services by Geotech in these matters and to
represent the City in various lawsuits has been in the amount of $192 477 80 and
WHEREAS because of the importance of the issues raised it is the opinion of the City
Attorney to authorize an additional sum of $50 000 00 to Geotech for their services concerning
these matters not to exceed $250 000 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 Gregory Geotechnical is hereby
increased by $50 000 00 to an amount not to exceed $250 000 00
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ADOPTED'this`'8fhdsy of June 2010
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„COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 6/8/2010 -Res. No. 3888-06-2010
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DATE Tuesday June 08 2010 REFERENCE NO *'`G-16941
LOG NAME 12GREGORY INCREASE 4-10
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Increase of $50 000 00 in the Maximum Amount to be Paid to Gregory
Geotechnical for Expert Witness Services Regarding Premature Street Failures so that the Maximum Shall
Not Exceed $250 000 00 (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 6)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the maximum amount to
be paid to Gregory Geotechnical be increased to $250 000 00 to further fund the Contract with Gregory
Geotechnical
DISCUSSION
Gregory Geotechnical (Geotech) has provided geotechnical services to the City of Fort Worth (City) for a
number of years Geotech's services are needed for further evaluation of premature street failures as well
as expert witness services in the prosecuting of claims and suits by the City
By adoption of M&C G-15666 on April 10 2007 the City Council authorized an Agreement with Geotech
M&C G-16041 adopted February 12 2008 authorized payment to Geotech for services in the amount of
$50 000 00 Subsequently on May 6 2008 the City Council authorized by adoption of M&C G-16127 an
additional $100 000 00 By adoption of M&C G-16539 on April 21 2009 the City Council authorized an
increase in payments to Gregory Geotech in the amount of $50 000 00 Geotech has performed additional
work and invoiced the City for $43 637.25 Because of the importance of the geotechnical evaluation of
the premature street failures an additional $50 000 00 is needed to provide funds for future geotechnical
services for a total amount not to exceed $250 000 00
The affected streets are located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 6
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated of the General Fund
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 538110 0121000
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating_Department Head.
Fernando Costa (8476)
David Yett (7623)
$50.000.00
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Gerald Pruitt (7616)
Additional Information Contact: Harvey L. Frye Jr (8715)
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