HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18572-04-2009Ordinance No. 18572-O~t-2009
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$300,OOQ.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXECUTING
A CONTRACT WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES: WC., FOR
OEOTECHNIGAL AND EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT QRDAINED 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 2008-
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 X300.000.04, from available funds, for
the purpose of executing a contract with Professional Services Industries, Inc., for geoteahnical and
expert witness services.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion.. section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid,
inoperative or void far any reason by a court of competent ;urisdiction, such decision, opinion or
judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, ar parts of sections of this
ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ardinanco shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 18283 and aA other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances ~mhere the provisions of this ordinance
are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations.. in which instance said
canflicking provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shat! take effect upon adoption.
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Mayor and Council Communication
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CC3Ut~CIL ACTION". Approved on 412'112009 - Res. Pao. 3?2S-OA-2009 ~ ord. No. 185T2-04-
2009
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DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 REFERENCE NO.: G-16542
LOG NAME: 12PSI GEOTECN
SUBJECT:
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Approve a Contract with Professional Services Industries, Inc., far Geatechnical and Expert Wi#ness
Services Regarding Premature Street Failures in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00 and Adapt
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 $304,000.00; and
2. Authorize the Gity Manager to execute a Contract with Professional Services Industries, Inc., far
geotechnioal 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 aee located in COUNCIt_ DISTRICTS 2 and 6.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financiai Management Services Director certifies that upon the adoption of the attached
supplemental appropriation ordinance funds wiI! be available in tt±e current operating budget, as
appropriated, of tfie Risk Management Fund. Upon approval the Unaudited; Unreserved, Undesigr3ated
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CERTIFICATIONS:
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Submitted for CRty Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (8476}
David Yett (7623}
Gerald Pruitt (7616}
JEmmy Riddell (7614}
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