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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20047-01-2012Ordinance No. 20047 -01 -2012 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE CULTURE AND TOURISM FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,000.00, AND DECREASING THE UNAUDITED, UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A MASTER PLAN FOR THE WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That, in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of $122,000.00, and decreasing the unaudited, undesignated fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of creating a master plan for the Will Rodgers Memorial Center. SECTION 2. That, should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. That, this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 19911 and all other ordinances and appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Assistan Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 10, 2012 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1!10/2012. - Ordinance No. 20047 -01 -2012 DATE: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: C -25400 LOG NAME: 25WRMC MASTER PLAN SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Hahnfeld Hoffer & Stanford, L.L.C., in the Amount of $104,642.50, Plus $17,357.50 in Contingency and Staff Administration Costs, for a Comprehensive Master Plan of the Will Rogers Memorial Center and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund by the Same Amount (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the execution of an Agreement with Hahnfeld Hoffer & Stanford, L.L.C., in the amount of $104,642.50, plus $17,357.50 in contingency and staff administration costs, for a Comprehensive Master Plan of the Will Rogers Memorial Center; and 2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund by $122,000.00 and decreasing the unaudited, undesignated fund balance by the same amount. DISCUSSION: The project will provide for the development of a Comprehensive Master Plan for the Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC). The existing Cultural District Master Plan was developed between 1998 and 2000 to identify infrastructure, parking, mobility, and access deficiencies in the entire district. Improvements that were addressed in the plan that have been completed include the Casa Manana renovation, Museum of Science and History renovation, a portion of the Harley Avenue realignment, and the Western Heritage Parking Garage. The proposed WRMC Master Plan will complement this effort by providing a systematic analysis of the current WRMC facilities and developing alternatives for improvements. The process will include a facilities assessment and solicitation of input from users and stakeholders in the equestrian market. As examples, projects could include barn upgrades, restroom and concession renovations, and accessibility for people with disabilities. Respect for existing historic elements will also be a key objective. The Comprehensive Master Plan is a combined effort between the City of Fort Worth and Event Facilities Fort Worth, Inc., (EFFW). The cost of the overall proposal for the complete master plan is $187,415.00. After discussions between the City and EFFW regarding the detailed scope of the Master Plan, it was agreed that the City would fund $104,642.50 and EFFW would contribute $82,772.50 through a separate contract with Hahnfeld Hoffer & Stanford, L.L.C., (HHS). This M &C will authorize an Agreement with HHS that complements the EFFW agreement and completes the overall project scope. HHS has designed a large number of the buildings within the Will Rogers Memorial Center, including the Amon G. Carter Jr, Exhibits Hall, Burnett Building, Richardson -Bass Logname: 25WRMC MASTER PLAN Page 1 of 2 Building, and Charlie & Kit Moncrief Building, and has been involved in continual upgrades to the entire campus. Given its vast experience at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, HHS possesses the necessary skills, historical knowledge, and understanding of our client's needs to assist the Public Events Department and EFFW in bringing the WRMC Master Plan to a successful conclusion. The estimated cost of the conceptual design phase is: Master Plan Conceptual Design Contingency, Staff Total $ 104,642.50 $ 17.357.50 $ 122,000.00 HHS is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 19 percent M/WBE participation. The City's goal is 15 percent M /WBE participation for this project. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7, but will serve Fort Worth residents in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Culture and Tourism Fund. Upon approval, the unaudited, unassigned fund balance of the Culture and Tourism Fund will exceed the minimum reserve as outlined in the Financial Management Policy Statements. FUND CENTERS: TO Fund /Account/Centers GG04 539120 0246000 CERTIFICATIONS: FROM Fund /Account/Centers $122.000.00 GG04 539120 0246000 Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: Susan Alanis (8180) Kirk Slaughter (2501) Kirk Slaughter (2501) $122.000.00 Logname: 25WRMC MASTER PLAN Paize 2 of 2