HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17878-11-2007Ordinance No. 17878-11-2007
AN .ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STORM WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN
THE AMOUNT OF $117,745.90 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF EXECUTING A CONTRACT WITH A&M CONSTRUCTION AND UTILITIES
INC., FOR FLAXSEED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS; 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 2007-
2008 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $117,745.90 from
available funds for the purpose of executing a contract with A&M Construction and Utilities Inc., for
Flaxseed Drainage Improvements.
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. 17749 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
D LEGALITY:
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: November 27, 2007
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
City of Fort I~/orth, 1°exas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/27/2007 -Ordinance No. # 17878-11-2007
DATE: Tuesday, November 27, 2007
LOG NAME: 30FLAXSEED00701 REFERENCE NO.: *~C-22532
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Contract with A & M Construction and Utilities, Inc., for Flaxseed Drainage
Improvements (Project No. 00701) and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with A & M Construction and Utilities, Inc., in the
amount of $94,259.90 for Flaxseed Drainage Improvements;
2. Authorize the transfer of $117,745.90 from the Storm Water Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital
Projects Fund; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $117,745.90.
DISCUSSION:
The Storm Water Management Program was established to reduce flooding in Fort Worth, preserve
streams, and 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.
On April 23, 2007, the City Manager executed an engineering agreement with DeOtte, Inc., for Flaxseed
Drainage Improvements.
This project was advertised on August 30, 2007, and September 6, 2007. The following bids were received
on October 4, 2007:
BIDDERS AMOUNT
A&M Construction and Utilities, Inc. $94,259.90
Humphrey & Morton Construction Company, Inc. $125,535.00
BurnsCo Construction, Inc. $139,447.00
Conatser Construction, Texas, LP $165,854.00
Klutz Construction, LLC $177,880.00
TIME OF COMPLETION: 60 Working Days Specified
Funding in the amount of $17,486 is required for construction survey, project management, pre-
construction, material testing, inspection and project close. The contingency fund for possible change
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orders for drainage improvements is $6,000.
A & M Construction and Utilities, Inc., is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing
to 18 percent M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 16 percent.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7, Mapsco 58-Y.
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 capital budget, as appropriated, of
the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1&2)P228 472069 2072800701ZZ $117.745.90 1)PE69 538070 0209201 $117.745.90
~P228 531350 207280070152 4 000.00 3)P228 541200 2072800070183 X94.259.90
~P228 531350 207280070160 100.00
~P228 531350 207280070173 500.00
2)P228 531350 207280070180 1 561.00
~P228 533010 207280070181 100.00
2)P228 531350 207280070182 200.00
~P228 541200 207280070183 $100.259.90
2)P228 531350 207280070184 3 000.00
~P228 531350 207280070185 6 000.00
2)P228 539120 207280070186 1 925.00
P228 531350 207280070191 100.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Marc A. Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head: A. Douglas Rademaker (6157)
Additional Information Contact: Robert Sauceda (2387)
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