HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18570-04-2009Ordinance No. 18576-04-2009
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$50,Op0.p0, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPGSE OF
AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO
GREGORY GEOTECHNICAL FOR EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES; PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF
PRIOR ORDINANCES iN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFEGTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH.
TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2p0$-
2009 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in Risk Management Fund in the amount of $5QOOp.04, from available funds, for the
purpose of authorizing an increase in the maximum amount to be paid to Gregory Geotechnical for
expert witness services.
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, soctians, or parts of sections of this
ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
TI7at this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 18283 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same excepf in those instances where the provisions of khis 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 repea4ed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effec± upon adoption.
A,f?#7ROVED AS TO FORI~1 AND LEGAL9TY:
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
CC?A}CIL ACTION: Approved on 412112009 . f2es. Pfo. 8728-04-2009 & iJrt~, Ncr, 185?0-t1A-
2009
DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 REFERENCE NO.: ""G-16539
LOG NAME: 12GREGORY INGREASE 49
SUBJECT:
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Increase of $50,040.00 in the Maximum Amount to be Paid to Gregory
Geotechnical for Expert Witness Services Regarding Premature Street Failures so that the Maximum ShaII
Not Exceed $200,000.00 and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Gouncil:
1. Adapt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Risk
Management Fund by $50,400.00; 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 (Geoteoh}has provided geotechnical services to the Gity far 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 Gity.
By adoption of M&G No. G-15666 on April 1D, 24D7, Gity Gouncit authorized an Agreement with Geotech.
M&G G-16041, adopted February 12, 200&, authorized payment to Geotech far services in the amount of
$50,000.00. Subsequently, an May 6, 2D08, Gity Gouncil authorized by adoption of M&G No. G-16127,. an
additional $100,000.00. Geotech has performed additional work and invoiced the City for $24,0$3.20.
Because of the importance of the geotechnicai evaluation of the premature street failures, an additional
$fi0,040.00 is needed to pay the outstanding invoice as well as provide funds for future geotechnical
services, far a total amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
The affected streets are located in GGUNGIL DlSTR(GTS 2 and 6
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FUND CENTERS:
TO FundlAccounVCenters FROM FundlAccountlCenters
FE71 53406_Q 0137120 $50,000.00
CERTIFECATIONS:
Submitted far City Manager's. Office by; Fernando Gasta {8476}
Originating Department F{ead; f7avid Yett (7623)
Gerald Pruitt {7616}
Additional Information Contact: Jimmy Riddell {7614}
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