HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3728-04-2009A Resolution
NO 3728-04-2009
APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND EXPERT WITNESS
SERVICES REGARDING PREMATURE STREET FAILURES
WHEREAS Professional Services Industries Inc (PSI) has provided geotechnical
services to the City for a number of years and
WHEREAS the City has filed various lawsuits and claims against certain contractors
and developers who were responsible for the construction of prematurely failed streets, and
WHEREAS the City has need for further evaluation of premature street failures as well
as expert witness services in the prosecution of lawsuits and claims by the City' and
WHEREAS PSI possesses the required knowledge and expertise in these issues and
have agreed to provide further evaluation and expert witness services to the City•
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH TEXAS
1
That an agreement with Professional Services Industries Inc. be executed for
geotechnical expertise and expert witness services to assist the City as needed for further
evaluation of premature street failures and in prosecuting claims by the City
2
That, as far as practicable the compensation to be paid to Professional Services
Industries Inc for their services is hereby fixed in an amount not to exceed $300 000 00
RESOLUTION NO 3728-04-2009
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ADOPTED ~fis,21~~t day of April 2009
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APPRQVEO
CITY CO~~C~L
APR '2 1 2009
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City Secretary of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/21/2009 -Res. No. 3728-04-2Q09 & Ord.`No.;18572-04-
....2009
DATE Tuesday April 21 2009
LOG NAME 12PS1 GEOTECH
REFERENCE NO G-16542
SUBJECT
Approve a Contract with Professional Services Industries, Inc. for Geotechnical and Expert Witness
Services Regarding Premature Street Failures in an Amount Not to Exceed $300 000 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 $300 000 00 and
2 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract with Professional Services Industries Inc. for
geotechnical and expert witness services regarding premature street failures in an amount not to exceed
$300 000 00
DISCUSSION•
Professional Services Industries Inc (PSI) has provided geotechnical services for the City for a number
of years A large number of streets have experienced premature failure Lawsuits and claims have been
filed by the City against certain contractors and developers who were responsible for the construction of
those streets PSI's services are needed for further evaluation of premature street failures as well as
expert witness services in the prosecution of lawsuits and claims by the City
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 Risk Management Fund Upon approval the Unaudited Unreserved Undesignated
Fund balance of the Risk Management Fund will exceed the minimum reserve as specified in the
Financial Management Policy Statement.
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
CERTIFICATIONS
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE71 534060 0137120 $300,000.00
Logname. 12PSI GEOTECH Page 1 of 2
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (8476)
David Yett (7623)
Gerald Pruitt (7616)
Jimmy Riddell (7614)
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