HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3726-04-2009A Resolution
No 3726-04-2009
INCREASING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO
GREGORY GEOTECHNICAL FOR EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
REGARDING PREMATURE STREET FAILURES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 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 and
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 $172 923 75 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 $200 000 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
from $50 000 00 to an amount not to exceed $200 000 00
ADOPTED this 21St day of April 2009
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COUNCIL_ACTION Approved on 4/21/2009 -Res. No'3726-04-2009 & Ord. No. 18570-04=
a. 2009
DATE Tuesday April 21 2009
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REFERENCE NO *G-16539
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 $200 000 00 and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Risk
Management Fund by $50 000 00 and
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the maximum amount to be paid to Gregory Geotechnical be
increased to $200 000 00 to further fund the contract with Gregory Geotechnical
DISCUSSION
Gregory Geotechnical (Geotech) has provided geotechnical services to 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 and suits by the City
By adoption of M&C No G-15666 on April 10 2007 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 City Council authorized by adoption of M&C No G-16127 an
additional $100 000 00 Geotech has performed additional work and invoiced the City for $24 083 20
Because of the importance of the geotechnical evaluation of the premature street failures an additional
$50 000 00 is needed to pay the outstanding invoice as well as provide funds for future geotechnical
services, for a total amount not to exceed $200 000 00
The affected streets are located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 6
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon the approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance funds will be
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available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of the Risk Management Fund
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE71 534060 0137120 $50,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv:
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (8476)
David Yett (7623)
Gerald Pruitt (7616)
Jimmy Riddell (7614)
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