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CONTRACT NO.
CONTRACT# 582-5-55868
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AGREEMENT
INTERAGENCYANTERLOCAL
CATEGORY I
Fort Worth Ozone Air Monitoring
Name of Project
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between:
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, an agency of the State of Texas (hereinafter
TCEQ), and
The City of Fort Worth , an agency or political subdivision of the State of Texas
(hereinafter PERFORMING PARTY),
pursuant to the authority granted and in compliance with applicable provisions of the Interagency Cooperation Act,
TEx. Gov'T. CODE ch. 771 and Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, TEX. GOVT CODE ch. 791.
TCEQ and PERFORMING PARTY, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as
follows:
ARTICLE 1. WORK
See attached Scope of Work.
ARTICLE 2. PRICING AND PAYMENT
See attached Contract Costs Budget (for payment based on reimbursement of actual costs) or Schedule of Fixed
Rates (for payment at fixed rates based on the nearest practicable estimate of actual costs).
ARTICLE 3. MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CONTRACT
The total amount of this Contract shall not exceed:
Sixty Thousand Dollars and no cents $60,000.00
(Written amount) ($numerical amount)
unless this Contract is amended in writing. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the
performance on the part of the TCEQ of its obligations hereunder is contingent upon and subject to actual receipt
by the TCEQ of sufficient and adequate funds from the sources contemplated by this Contract.
ARTICLE 4. TERM OF CONTRACT
This Contract shall begin on 9/1/04, or date of last contract signature, whichever is later, and shall terminate on
full performance, which is due on 8/31 , 20 05 , unless terminated early or extended in accordance with the
terms of the Contract.
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ARTICLE 5. CERTIFICATIONS
1. THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRACTING PARTIES do hereby certify that(1) the services specified above are
necessary and essential for activities that are properly within the statutory functions and programs of the parties,
(2)the proposed arrangements serve the interest of efficient and economical administration of State Government,
and(3) the services, supplies or materials contracted for are not required by Section 21 of Article 16 of the
Constitution of Texas to be supplied under contract given to the lowest responsible bidder.
2. The TCEQ further certifies that it has the authority to contract for the above services by authority granted in
the Current Appropriations Act, and TEX. WATER CODE§5.229.
3. PERFORMING PARTY further certifies that it has authority to perform the services contracted for herein.
ARTICLE 6. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Contract Documents which comprise the entire Contract between TCEQ and PERFORMING PARTY
concerning the Work consist of the following:
1. Scope of Work
2. Project Representatives /Records Location
3. additional exhibits titled: Exhibit A- Release of Claims Form
4. One of the following (whichever is checked):
X Contracts Costs Budget
or ❑ Schedule of Fixed Rates
(If neither is checked, or both are checked, this Contract is void)
5. General Conditions
6. One of the following (whichever is checked):
❑ Federal Conditions
or X DELIBERATELY OMITTED (Federal Conditions are not incorporated into this Contract)
(If neither is checked, or both are checked, this Contract is void)
There are no Contract Documents other than those listed above in this Article. The Contract Documents may be
amended, modified or supplemented only as provided in the General Conditions.
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The undersigned bind themselves to the faithful performance of this Contract:
TCEQ: PERFORMING PARTY:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality City of Fort Worth
By: By: _
Authorized Sign re Authorized Signature
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APPROVED AS TO FORM & LEGALITY:
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Title: Asst. City Attorney
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Scope of Work
Fort Worth EMPACT Ozone Air Monitoring Contract
A. Facts/Purpose
The City of Fort Worth, Air Division of the Environmental Management Department will
operate and maintain three continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS), two located in
Tarrant County, and a third in Parker County. All three stations will be equipped with an
ozone monitor and a meteorological tower to monitor for wind speed, wind direction, and
temperature.These monitors are deployed as a state initiative for Environmental Monitoring
for Public Access and Community Tracking (EMPACT) of ozone air pollution in the
Dallas/Fort Worth area.
B. TCEQ Responsibilities:
1. Provide all the required air monitoring equipment, parts, and supplies for the proper
operation of the air monitoring stations.
2. If major repairs are needed, equipment will be shipped to the Ambient Monitoring
Section (AMS) of the TCEQ in Austin and AMS staff will repair or replace the
equipment as appropriate.
3. Technical support and training for the CAMS operators will be provided by the AMS
staff in Austin and/or the TCEQ regional staff in Arlington.
4. The TCEQ regional staff in Arlington and/or in Austin will assist the City of Fort
Worth staff in obtaining access to monitoring sites.
5. The TCEQ Quality Assurance staff from Austin will conduct annual performance and
technical system audits of the air monitoring stations.
6. The TCEQ will monitor the status of the CAMS stations from Austin.
C. Contractor Responsibilities:
1. The City of Fort Worth will provide two (one primary, one backup) electrical/mechanical
grade technicians capable of operating and performing light maintenance on
meteorological hardware and electronic monitoring equipment. Each individual will have
the capability to use Digital Volt Meter(DVM) and PC computers.
2. The City of Fort Worth staff will operate the air monitoring stations according to
established standard operating procedures.
3. The City of Fort Worth staff will be responsible for travel arrangements and expenses
associated with the training and meetings.
4. The City of Fort Worth will designate a project representative who will receive directions
from TCEQ, manage the work being performed, and act on behalf of the City of Fort
Worth as an Authorized Representative.
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D. Qualifications and Experience
1. City of Fort Worth staff shall have at least six months experience with operation and
maintenance of ambient air monitoring equipment.
E. Description of Deliverables
1. The City of Fort Worth will operate and maintain the CAMS stations according to the
established guidelines for operating a CAMS station, including the span source audits
every six weeks and preventive maintenance according to schedule.
2. In the case where an equipment failure requires a site visit by the CAMS operator, TCEQ
requests that the visit be made on the same day but requires that the site visit be made by
the next working day in order to minimize data loss.
F. Schedule of Deliverables
1. Sign TCEQ National Air Monitoring Station/State & Local Air Monitoring Station
(NAMS/SLAMS) Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP).
2. Follow all required Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols.
G. Acceptance Criteria
1. 85% or greater data return per quarter or payment will be adjusted except for acts of God
or any uncontrollable circumstance outside of the City's control..
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PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES
RECORDS LOCATION
ARTICLE 1. PERFORMING PARTY
The term "PERFORMING PARTY" as used in this Project Representatives/Records Location means either
PERFORMING PARTY or CONTRACTOR, as applicable.
ARTICLE 2. TCEO PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE
The individual named below is the TCEQ Project Representative, who is authorized to give and receive
communications and directions on behalf of the TCEQ. All communications including all payment requests must be
addressed to the TCEQ Project Representative or his or her designee.
Edward Michel Telephone No.: 512/239-1384
(Name)
Atmosoheric Scientist 165 Facsimile No.: 512/239-1605
(Title) (Mail Code)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
ARTICLE 3. PERFORMING PARTY PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE
The individual named below is the PERFORMING PARTY Project Representative, who is authorized to give and
receive communications and directions on behalf of the PERFORMING PARTY. All communications to the
PERFORMING PARTY will be addressed to the PERFORMING PARTY Project Representative or his or her
designee.
T.C. Michael Telephone No.: 817/871-5455
(Name)
Environmental Program Manager, Air Division Facsimile No.: 817-871-5464
(Title)
5000 Martin Luther King Freeway
(Mailing Address)
Fort Worth TX 76119
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
ARTICLE 4. SUBMITTAL OF PAYMENT REQUESTS
Payment requests must be submitted to (whichever is checked):
X the TCEQ Project Representative.
❑ the TCEQ Disbursements Section.
(if neither box is checked,payment requests must be submitted to the TCEQ Disbursements Section).
ARTICLE 5. DESIGNATED LOCATION FOR RECORDS ACCESS AND REVIEW
The PERFORMING PARTY designates the physical location indicated below for record access and review pursuant
to any applicable provision of this contract:
City of Fort Worth, Air Division
(Location)
5000 Martin Luther King Freeway
(Mailing Address)
Fort Worth TX 76119
(City) (State) (Zip Code)
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Contract Costs Budget
ARTICLE 1. BUDGET
1. Authorized budgeted expenditures under this Contract are as follows:
Personnel/Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37,227.00
Fringe Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,520.00
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.00
Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,700.00
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.00
Contractual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.00
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.00
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,678.00
Total Direct Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 51,125.00
Authorized Indirect Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,875.00
Total Budgeted Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60,000.00
ARTICLE 2. BUDGET CONTROL AND TRANSFERS
Cumulative transfers among the budgeted direct cost categories must not exceed ten percent (10%)
of the current Total Budgeted amount.
ARTICLE 3. SUBMITTAL OF PAYMENT REQUESTS
Payment requests must be submitted at the interval specified below(whichever is checked; if none
is checked, payment requests must be submitted monthly; if more than one is checked, invoices
must be submitted when both requirements are met):
❑ monthly.
❑ upon completion of deliverables herein(see ).
❑ upon completion of all Work.
X Other (specify) Quarterly
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TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ)
GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 1. WORK
PERFORMING PARTY agrees to provide the work described in and required by this Contract. In this Contract the
term "Work"means the entire completed undertaking, or the various separately identifiable parts thereof. Work
includes all goods, labor, services, materials and equipment provided in fulfillment of this Contract by any person or
entity including PERFORMING PARTY's employees, agents, assigns, suppliers, and subcontractors.
ARTICLE 2. AMENDMENT
This Contract may be amended only by written agreement signed by both parties.
ARTICLE 3. INSURANCE
PERFORMING PARTY will require its contractors and their subcontractors to maintain insurance coverage
sufficient to protect TCEQ against any and all claims that may arise out of or resulting from their performance of the
Work and the other obligations undertaken in this Contract, and to maintain Workers Compensation Insurance which
complies with Texas statutory requirements.
ARTICLE 4. ACCEPTANCE, CORRECTIONS, WAIVER, WARRANTY, QUALITY
1. Acceptance. All Work must be complete and satisfactory in the reasonable judgment of the TCEQ.
2. Corrections. PERFORMING PARTY will correct errors, omissions, and deficiencies at no charge to the TCEQ.
3. Waiver. No waiver, whether expressed or implied, shall be construed as a continuing waiver unless it is
specifically described in writing as a continuing waiver.
4. Warranty. All warranties implied by law are applicable to the Work. Nothing in this Contract nor any action of
the TCEQ will act as a disclaimer of any warranty. All warranties are for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of
acceptance unless a different period is stated in this Contract or in a written warranty. PERFORMING PARTY
expressly warrants that the TCEQ will receive the benefits of third-party warranties (whether manufacturer or
supplier) applicable to the Work.
5. Quality. All materials and equipment shall be of good quality and new, except as otherwise provided in the
Contract. If required by TCEQ, PERFORMING PARTY will furnish satisfactory evidence (which may include
reports of required tests)as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment. All materials and equipment shall be
applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance with instructions of the applicable
Supplier, except as otherwise provided in the Contract.
ARTICLE 5. PAYMENT
1. Payment Methods. TCEQ will reimburse PERFORMING PARTY's allowable costs of providing Work which is
satisfactory, accepted by TCEQ, and in conformity with all requirements of this Contract and applicable law.
2. Reimbursement of Actual Cost as Incurred. This Contract contains a Contract Costs Budget indicating expected
contract-related costs for the required Work. PERFORMING PARTY will be paid on the basis of reimbursement
of actual costs. At the intervals specified in the Contract Costs Budget, PERFORMING PARTY may submit a
request for reimbursement of the actual costs it has incurred. All such requests must be accompanied by supporting
documentation as required by this Contract. PERFORMING PARTY agrees that the TCEQ's obligation to
reimburse the PERFORMING PARTY's costs will remain within the Contract Costs Budget and that cumulative
transfers among the budgeted direct cost categories will not exceed ten percent(10%) of the total reflected therein.
a. If PERFORMING PARTY is a state agency as defined in GOv'T CODE, Chapter 791; then all
reimbursement requests must be submitted to the TCEQ Project Representative on a State of Texas
Interagency Transaction Voucher. All requests must be accompanied by a summary report or invoice
showing the budgeted cost categories for the reported expenditures and indicating the amount remaining in
each category.
b. If PERFORMING PARTY is not a state agency, then all reimbursement requests must be submitted to
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the TCEQ Project Representative with a completed TCEQ Financial Status Report(TCEQ Form 269a) and
(as applicable) TCEQ Supplemental Financial Status Report Forms 269a-1, 269a-3, and 269a-4. A final
Financial Status Report must be submitted no later than 90 days following the termination date of this
Contract.
3. Timely Payment Requests Required. TCEQ may refuse to pay any request submitted more than 90 days after the
termination of this Contract.
ARTICLE 6. SUBCONTRACTORS, OTHERS
1. Qualified Personnel. All employees and subcontractors employed by PERFORMING PARTY on or for the
Work must have sufficient qualifications to perform the Work.
2. Objections. PERFORMING PARTY will not employ any particular subcontractor, supplier or other person or
organization on or for the Work if TCEQ makes a reasonable written objection against such subcontractor, supplier,
person, or organization. PERFORMING PARTY will not be required to employ any particular subcontractor,
supplier or other person or organization if PERFORMING PARTY makes a reasonable objection.
3. Subcontracts. PERFORMING PARTY will include all provisions which may be necessary to accomplish all
requirements of this Contract in its employment policies and contracts and its subcontracts, and shall require its
subcontractors to do the same.
ARTICLE 7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
1. License of Future Rights. With respect to any intellectual property which is conceived, developed, written,
invented, first actually reduced to practice or otherwise produced by PERFORMING PARTY, its employees,
subcontractors, or subcontractor's employees during the performance of the Work, PERFORMING PARTY hereby
assigns to TCEQ a nonexclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, enterprise-wide license to use, copy, publish and modify
such intellectual property and authorize others to do so for TCEQ purposes. Upon termination of this Contract, all
data and information by PERFORMING PARTY will be furnished to TCEQ.
2. License of Existing Rights. PERFORMING PARTY grants to TCEQ a nonexclusive, perpetual, irrevocable,
enterprise-wide license to use, copy, publish, and modify any intellectual property in the Work and to authorize
others to do so for TCEQ purposes. PERFORMING PARTY shall secure all necessary intellectual property licenses
from third parties and warrants that the Work and the intended use of the Work will not infringe any property rights
of any third-party. PERFORMING PARTY agrees to require its contractors to indemnify and hold harmless TCEQ
from damages arising from or related to any infringement of rights in intellectual property. To the extent permitted
by law, PERFORMING PARTY agrees to indemnify and hold harmless TCEQ from damages arising from or
related to any infringement of rights in intellectual property.
ARTICLE 8. SEVERABILITY
The fact that a particular provision is held under any applicable law to be void or unenforceable in no way affects the
validity of other provisions and the contract will continue to be binding on both parties. Any provision that is held to
be void or unenforceable will be replaced with language that is as close as possible to the intent of the original
provision.
ARTICLE 9. SUSPENSION, TERMINATION
1. For Cause. In the event of PERFORMING PARTY's failure to perform the Work as required by the Contract,
violation of applicable law, substantial or material default, or other cause, TCEQ may suspend the Work or
terminate this Contract for cause.
2. Force Majeure. In the event of delay or failure of performance caused by force majeure, TCEQ may terminate
this Agreement in whole or part upon seven(7)days written notice.
3. For Convenience. TCEQ may terminate this Contract for convenience and without cause upon seven(7) days
notice.
4. Payment Adjustment. If the TCEQ terminates for convenience or because of force majeure, PERFORMING
PARTY shall be paid only for goods and services provided and necessary expenses incurred prior to termination.
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ARTICLE 10. SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS
All representations, indemnifications, warranties and guarantees made in, required by or given in accordance with
this Contract, as well as all continuing obligations indicated in the Contract, will survive final payment, completion
and acceptance of the Work and termination or completion of the Contract.
ARTICLE 11. LAWS AND REGULATIONS
PERFORMING PARTY shall give all notices and comply with all applicable law regarding the Work. Except where
otherwise expressly required by applicable law, TCEQ shall not be responsible for monitoring PERFORMING
PARTY compliance with any applicable law.
ARTICLE 12. AUDIT. ACCESS TO RECORDS
The PERFORMING PARTY shall maintain books and records concerning all Work under this Contract(including
that performed by subcontractors), and shall retain them for at least three(3) years from the date of termination of
this Contract. The TCEQ, the Texas State Auditor's Office, or any of their duly authorized representatives may
review, audit, copy, or disclose the contents of such books or records at any time.
ARTICLE 13. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, PERFORMING PARTY will direct all communications with the
TCEQ to the Project Representative designated by the TCEQ. The PERFORMING PARTY will designate a Project
Representative to receive all communications from the TCEQ. Both Project Representatives will be designated in
writing (see Project Representatives/Records Location).
2. "Time is of the Essence" will apply to all time limits stated in the Contract.
3. The PERFORMING PARTY will adhere to all applicable standards, principles and guidelines detailed in the
Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards(UGCMS), including those related to financial monitoring,
auditing and record keeping.
ARTICLE 14. DELINQUENT STATE TAXES
The PERFORMING PARTY agrees that any payments due under this Contract will be applied towards any debt
owed to the State of Texas. This requirement is not applicable to PERFORMING PARTIES who are state agencies
as defined in Gov't Code, Chapter 791.
ARTICLE 15. REMEDIES AND SANCTIONS
1. In accordance with Chapter 2259 Texas Government Code,the following Schedule of Remedies applies to this
Contract in the event of substandard performance or other failure to conform to the requirements of the Contract or
applicable law.
a. Reject the substandard performance and request corrections without charge to the TCEQ.
b. Issue a notice of substandard performance or other non-conforming act or omission.
C. Request and receive the return of any over payments or inappropriate payments.
d. Reject associated reimbursement requests and suspend payments,pending accepted revision of substandard
performance or non-conformity. Note: Funds may be retained by TCEQ for recovery of administrative costs
or returned to funding source as authorized by agreements with the funding source and by state or federal law.
e. Suspend all or part of the Work,pending accepted revision of substandard performance or non-conformity.
f. Terminate the contract,demand and receive:return of all equipment purchased of contract funds,return of all
unexpended funds,and repayment of expended funds.
2. If the TCEQ finds the PERFORMING PARTY's performance to be substandard, TCEQ may provide its written
evaluation report to other governmental entities at any time. TCEQ may also provide its written evaluation report to the
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3. TCEQ may avail itself of any remedy or sanction provided in this Contract or in law to recover any losses rising from
or caused by the PERFORMING PARTY's substandard performance or any non-conformity with the Contract or the law.
The remedies and sanctions available to TCEQ in this contract shall not limit the remedies available to the TCEQ under
law.
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ARTICLEI6. DISPUTES,CLAIMS,REMEDIES
Continuing the Contract Activities. Performing Party shall carry on the Contract Activities and adhere to the progress
schedule during all disputes or disagreements with TCEQ unless ordered to stop the Contract Activities.No Contract
Activities shall be delayed or postponed pending resolution of any disputes or disagreements.
Payment not a Release.Neither payment by TCEQ nor any other act or omission other than an explicit written release
constitutes a release of Performing Party from liability for losses under this Contract.
Schedule of Remedies available to the TCEQ. In accordance with Chapter 2261, Texas Government Code, the
following Schedule of Remedies applies to this contract. In the event of Performing Party's nonconforming,TCEQ
may
Issue notice of nonconforming performance.
Reject nonconforming performance and request corrections without charge to the TCEQ,
Reject a reimbursement request and/or suspend further payments pending accepted revision of the nonconformity;
Suspend all or part of the Contract Activities and/or payments pending accepted revision of the
nonconformity.
Demand restitution and recover previous payments where performance is subsequently determined
nonconforming;
Terminate the contract without further obligation for pending or further payment by the TCEQ and receive
restitution of previous payments.
Cumulative Remedies. The rights and remedies provided to the TCEQ in this Contract,are in addition to,and
are not to be construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available under state and federal
rules,regulations,and laws and at common law.
ARTICLE 17. RELEASE OF CLAIMS
Upon satisfactory completion of the work performed hereunder and prior to final payment under this Agreement for such
work, or prior to settlement upon termination of this Agreement and as a condition to final payment/settlement, the
PERFORMING PARTY shall execute and deliver to the TCEQ a release of all claims against the TCEQ arising under
or by virtue of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 18. BANKRUPTCY CLAUSE
If the Contractor files for bankruptcy, immediately notify TCEQ in writing according to the Notice provisions AND
send notification directly to TCEQ Bankruptcy Program. The Contractor's notice to the bankruptcy program must
include the appropriate contract number(s).
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Exhibit A
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Release of Claims
hereby releases the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), its
officers, agents, and employees from any and all future claims arising under or by virtue of TCEQ
Contract Number
Further certifies that all subcontractors, suppliers, employees and any party which has performed
or provided service for this contract has been paid in full and satisfied.
All services and tasks required to be completed under the referenced contract have been completed.
Prompt payment, therefore, of any and all funds which may have been "retained" by TCEQ in
accordance with said contract is requested.
Executed on this day of , 20_.
By:
(signature)
(name, typed or printed)
(title)
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/10/2004 - Ordinance #16068
DATE: Tuesday, August 10, 2004
LOG NAME: 520ZONEMONITORS REFERENCE NO.: **C-20203
SUBJECT:
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the
Operation of Ozone Monitoring Stations
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality to operate three continuous air monitoring stations (ozone monitoring stations) for
the period September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $60,000.00 in fiscal year 2004-2005, subject to receipt of an executed contract.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Environmental Management operates and maintains three continuous air monitoring
stations for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). One is located in the Keller area,
another is near Annetta, Texas in Parker County and the third is located in the northwest corner of Tarrant
County. All three stations are equipped with an ozone monitor and a meteorological tower to monitor wind
speed, wind direction, and temperature. These monitors are part of the state initiative for Environmental
Monitoring for Public Access and Community Tracking of ozone air pollution in the Fort Worth/Dallas area.
The TCEQ provides all the air monitoring equipment, parts and supplies for the proper operation of the air
monitoring stations and is contracting with the City of Fort Worth for the operation and maintenance of this
monitoring equipment. The City will be responsible for performing regular maintenance activities on the
equipment.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of
the Grants Fund.
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TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451543 052412959000 $60.000.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 052412959010 $60,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Boswell (8511)
Originating Department Head: Brian Boerner (6647)
Additional Information Contact: Brian Boerner (6647)
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