HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17819-10-2007Ordinance No. 17819-10-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (IMPACT FEE ACCOUNT) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $4,992,954 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
TRANSFERRING SAID FUNDS TO THE WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND (DESIGN
ACCOUNT); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL 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 and
in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund (Impact Fee Account) in the amount of $4,992,954 from available funds
for the purpose of transferring said funds to the Water Capital Project Fund (Design Account).
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: October 2.2007
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/2/2007 -Ord. No. # 17819-10-2007 & Ord. No. # 17820-10-
2007
DATE: Tuesday, October 02, 2007
LOG NAME: 60NORTHWEST WTP
REFERENCE NO.: C-22433
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Engineering Agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., for the Design
of the Northwest Water Treatment Plant, Authorize Transfer of Funds and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund (Impact Fee Account) in the amount of $4,992,954;
2. Authorize the transfer of $4,992,954 from the Water Capital Project Fund (Impact Fee Account) to the
Water Capital Project Fund (Design Account);
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund (Design Account) in the amount of $4,992,954; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., in
the amount of $4,992,954 for the design of the Northwest Water Treatment Plant.
DISCUSSION:
On March 19, 2002, (M&C C-19013) City Council authorized the execution of an engineering agreement
with Freese & Nichols for the update to the Fort Worth Water System Master Plan. The Master Plan
recommended constructing a water treatment plant in the northwest part of Fort Worth to meet projected
demands and provide increased reliability.
The proposed Northwest Water Treatment Plant will treat raw water conveyed through a 90 inch raw water
main, connecting Lake Benbrook and Eagle Mountain Lake, currently being constructed by the Tarrant
Regional Water District (TRWD). Raw water to be conveyed to the Northwest Water Treatment Plant
through this pipeline includes raw water supply from Richland Chambers, Cedar Creek, and Benbrook
Reservoirs.
Recent advances in technology together with reduction in equipment costs have made membrane treatment
an attractive alternative to conventional process to treat drinking water. However, prior to receiving the
approval of the use of membrane technology, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
requires pilot plant test data on all potential raw water sources. On May 16, 2006, (M&C C-21456) the City
Council authorized the execution of an engineering agreement with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., for the
Northwest Water Treatment Plant Membrane Pilot Study. As part of this study, Fort Worth joined with the
cities of Mansfield, Waxahachie, and Midlothian to conduct membrane pilot testing on raw water originating
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from Richland Chambers and Cedar Creek Reservoirs.
In August 2006, the Fort Worth Water Department solicited proposals from engineering firms for the design
of the Northwest Water Treatment Plant. All firms submitting proposals were interviewed. Camp Dresser &
McKee was selected for the design of the project.
On March 20, 2007, (M&C C-22017) the City Council authorized an engineering agreement with Camp
Dresser & McKee for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Process Evaluation. As part of this agreement,
Camp Dresser & McKee conducted membrane pilot testing on Lake Benbrook raw water, analyzed the pilot
testing results of all three potential raw water sources, and evaluated feasible treatment process
alternatives, including conventional processes, membrane technologies, ozonation and ultra-violet
disinfection in order to develop the optimum treatment process for the Northwest Water Treatment
Plant. Based on this evaluation, a treatment process including membrane filtration for particle removal and
ozonation for primary disinfection and taste and odor control was recommended and selected.
The scope of work under this engineering agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee includes the
development of plans and specifications, permitting and state regulatory approvals, construction shop
drawing review and observation, and equipment startup and O&M manual.
Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., is in compliance with the City's MM/BE Ordinance by committing to 28
percent M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 28 percent.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the
Water Capital Projects Fund.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
~PW53 488023 060530200050 $4.992.954.00
~PW53 538070 060530200050 $4,992.954.00
2&3)P264 472053 607540045633 $4.992.954.00
~P264 531200 607540045633 $4.992.954.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2)PW53 538070 060530200050 $4.992.954.00
~P264 531200 607540045633 $4.992.954.00
Submitted for Gity Manager's Office b~ Marc A. Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head: S. Frank Crumb (8207)
Additional Information Contact: S. Frank.Crumb (8207)
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