HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0083) M&C 21-0542City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
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Council Communication
DATE: 08/03/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0542
LOG NAME: 80FWNCR BOARDWALK PHII DONATION
SUBJECT
(CD 7) Authorize Execution of an Engineering Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $255,200.00 for
Engineering Related Professional Services for the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Boardwalk Phase II Project, Authorize Acceptance of a
Monetary Donation in the Amount of $300,000.00 from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge for the Boardwalk, Phase II Project,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an engineering related professional services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$255,200.000 for the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Boardwalk Phase 11 project (City Project No. 102320 )
2. Authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation in the amount of $300,000.00 from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
for the Boardwalk Phase 11 project (City Project No. 102320);
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Donations Capital Projects
Fund, in the amount of $300,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the Boardwalk Phase 11 Project; and
4. Amend the Fiscal Years 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the execution of an engineering related professional services
contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $255,200.00 fee for the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Boardwalk Phase II
project. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. will provide professional engineering design services which will include the boardwalk expansion,
parking lot paving and resurfacing, a loop trail approximately 5,280 LF, composting restroom facility, native landscaping and shoreline restoration.
This M&C also accepts a $300,000.00 monetary donation from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc. (FONC) and to
appropriate the $300,000.00 into the Special Donation Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of matching a Texas Park & Wildlife Department
(TPWD) grant for the Fort Worth Nature Center Boardwalk Phase II project (City Project No. 102320).
On October 29, 2019, Council approved M&C 19-0269 which adopted Resolution 5142-10-2019, authorizing the Park & Recreation Department
(PARD) to apply for and accept, if awarded, a 2019 Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant from the TPWD in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 and to
transfer the required City matching funds of up to $1,500,000.00. The grant, as awarded by TPWD, includes State participation in the amount of
$1,500,000.00. This grant will provide funding for development of the FWNCR improvements.
The FONC committed to raising additional matching funds for the Boardwalk project in the amount of $300,000.00. Facebook provided the entire
$300,000.00, allowing the FONC to meet their support obligation. Per the Facebook donation requirements, $100,000.00 of their donation will be
expended on conservation measures, including interpretive signage, invasive species removal, native plantings, slope & shoreline, and
restoration/protection. Also, other items such as the solar -powered restroom, permeable paving parking lot and soft -surface trail are utilizing low
impact materials and design methods.
The total Phase II project funding is as follows:
Source
Authority17
Fund
Amount
TPWD Grant
10269
M&C 19-
Grants Capital Project State
$1,500,000.00
IFund
City Gas
10269
M&C 19-
General Gas Lease Capital
$1,000,000.00
Revenue
Projects Fund
FWNCR Gate
M&C 19-
ecial Donations Capital
rPr
$100,000.00
Fees
0269
ojects Fund
PARD FY2019
FY2019
General Capital Projects
$100,000.00
PAYG
CIP
Fund
FONC
This M&C
Special Donations Capital
$300,000.00
Donation
Projects Fund
Total Phase 11 Funding
$3,000,000.00
Funding for this project was not included in the FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program due to the fact that donations are not anticipated and
budgeted. This action will amend the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan as approved in connection with Ordinance 24446-09-2020.
M/WBE OFFICE - Kimely-Horn and Associates, Inc., is in compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance by committing to 11 % Business
Equity participation on this project. The City's Business Equity goal on this project is 11 %.
The FWNCR is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Unspecified project within the Special Donations Capital Projects Fund
and upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the General
Capital Projects, General Gas Lease Capital Projects, and the Special Donations Capital Projects Funds for the FW Nature Center - Boardwalk
project to support the approval of the above recommendations and execution of the professional services contract. Prior to an expenditure being
incurred, the Park & Recreation Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Richard Zavala 5704
Additional Information Contact: David Creek 5744
Kelli Pickard 5461
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