HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17809-10-2007Ordinance No. 17809-10-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT
FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,685 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE INCREASE IN COST OF THE ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT REMOVAL AT THE A. D. MARSHALL PUBLIC SAFETY AND
COURTS BUILDING AND THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER;
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 Environmental Management Project Fund in the amount of $6,685 from
available funds for the purpose of funding the increase in cost of the asbestos abatement removal
at the A. D. Marshall Public Safety and Courts Building and the Emergency Operations 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. 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
PROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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ssistan ity Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 2. 2007
City of fort Worth, ?'axas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL. ACTION: Approved on 10/2/2007 -Ord No. # 17808-10-2007 & Ord. No. # 17809-10-
2007
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DATE: Tuesday, October 02, 2007
LOG NAME: 13PPSBEMERASBES REFERENCE NO.: **P-10657
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Transfer of Funds and Confirm Emergency Purchase of Services from Intercon
Environmental, Inc., for Asbestos Abatement Activities Related to the Sanitary Sewer Overflow and
Decontamination at the A. D. Marshall Public Safety and Courts Building and the Emergency
Operations Center, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Environmental Management
Fund by $6,685 and decreasing unreserved retained earnings by the same amount;
2. Authorize the transfer of $6,685 in undesignated funds in the Environmental Management Operating
Fund (R103) to the Environmental Management Project Fund (R101);
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Project Fund (R101) by $6,685; and
4. Confirm an emergency purchase of services from Intercon Environmental, Inc., for asbestos abatement
activities in the lower level of the A. D. Marshall Public Safety and Courts Building and at the Emergency
Operations Center, for an amount not to exceed $30,310.
DISCUSSION:
On Friday, August 3, 2007, a sanitary sewer overflow occurred in the men's restroom located in the lower
level of the A. D. Marshall Public Safety and Courts Building. The sanitary sewer continued overflowing for
approximately two hours before it was stopped. During the overflow, various hallways in the Public Safety
Building, the Marshall's offices, the Emergency Management Offices, and the Emergency Management
Operations Center were inundated with raw sewage.
The Transportation and Public Works Department began immediate clean-up activities including the debris
removal, drying of all affected areas, and application of a biocide to control the growth and development of
any biological contaminants. In order to fully decontaminate the area, the underlying concrete slab had to
be cleaned. Asbestos containing materials (ACM) including floor the and finished sheetrock walls were
impacted and needed to be removed. Under State of Texas regulations, a licensed asbestos contractor
must perform this removal. Following the proper removal of the ACM, the final disinfection and
decontamination of the affected areas was performed prior to allowing personnel to return to these areas to
continue day to day job functions.
To ensure timely decontamination or disinfection, the Department of Environmental Management requested
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an exemption from the competitive purchasing requirements as noted in Section 252.022 (a)(2) and (3) of
the Local Government Code in order "to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's
residents; and procurements necessary because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or
other property." Staff from the Law Department and Finance Department reviewed and agreed with the
emergency procurement of services.
The original estimate to complete this project was $23,625. An emergency purchase order was issued and
work was initiated. During the abatement process, additional ACM was identified for removal to ensure full
decontamination and disinfection thus increasing the cost of the abatement removal by $6,685. The total
revised cost for this asbestos removal project of $30,310 will be paid to Intercon Environmental, Inc.
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, in
the Environmental Management Fund.
BQ(V\\
TO Fund/Account/Centers
R101 472103 052200709000 6 685.00
R101 539120 052200709000 6 685.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
R103 538070 0521100 6 685.00
R101 539120 052200709000 $30.310.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Karen Montgomery (6222)
Lena Ellis (8517)
Jack Dale (8357)
Michael Gange (6569)
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