HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17714-08-2007Ordinance No. 17714-08-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STORM WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN
THE AMOUNT OF $112,329 FROM A STORM WATER UTILITY FUND
TRANSFER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXECUTING AN ENGINEERING
AGREEMENT WITH DEOTTE, INC., FOR THE LOWER KRAUSS-BAKER
CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS (CITY PROJECT NO. 00633); PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
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 2006-
2007 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Storm Water Utility Fund in the amount of $112,329 from a Storm Water Utility
Transfer, for the purpose of executing an engineering agreement with DeOtte, Inc., for the Lower
Krauss-Baker Channel Improvements (City Project No. 00633).
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. 17142 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 21, 2007
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/21/2007 -Ord. No. 17714-08-2007
DATE: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
LOG NAME: 30LOWKRAUSS633 REFERENCE NO.: **C-22322
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with DeOtte, Inc., for the Lower Krauss-Baker
Channel Improvements (Project No. 00633); and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the transfer of $112,329.00 from the Storm Water Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital
Projects Fund;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $112,329.00; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with DeOtte, Inc., in the amount of
$101,379.00 for the Lower Krauss-Baker Channel Improvements.
DISCUSSION:
The Storm Water Management Program was established to reduce flooding in Fort Worth, preserve
streams, minimize water pollution and. to operate the storm water system in a more effective manner to fully
comply with state and federal regulatory requirements. This will be accomplished by infrastructure
reconstruction and system maintenance, master planning, enhanced development review, and increased
public education and outreach.
The scope of this project consists of the preparation of plans and specifications for the necessary drainage
improvements to provide erosion protection and maintenance access for two tributaries to Edgecliff Branch
crossing Westcreek Drive and Jennie Street south of South Hills High School.
DeOtte, Inc., proposes to perform the necessary engineering services for a lump sum fee of $101,379.00.
City Staff considers this fee to be fair and reasonable for the scope of services proposed.
In addition to the contract amount, $10,950.00 is required for project management by the Engineering
Department.
M/WBE - DeOtte, Inc., is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 23 percent
M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 16 percent.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 6, Mapsco 90W.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
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attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
1&2)P228 472069 2062800633ZZ $112.329.00 ~PE69 538070 0209206 $112.329.00
~P228 531350 206280063310 1 800.00 ~P228 531200 206280063331 $26.274.00
2)P228 531350 206280063320 1 800.00 3)P228 531200 206280063332 $52.547.00
2)P228 531350 206280063331 1 125.00 3)P228 531200 206280063333 8 758.00
P228 531200 206280063331 $26,274.00 3)P228 531200 206280063351 $13,800.00
2)P228 531350 206280063332 3 750.00
~P228 531200 206280063332 $52,547.00
~P228 531350 206280063333 1 875.00
2)P228 531200 206280063333 8 758.00
~P228 531200 206280063351 $13.800.00
2)P228 531350 206280063360 300.00
2~P228 533010 206280063381 300.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head: A. Douglas Rademaker (6157)
Additional Information Contact: Dena Johnson (7866)
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