HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0091) M&C 20-0547City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/11/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0547
LOG NAME: 80BGSWMASTERPLANTBG
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with The Broussard Group, Inc., dba TBG, in the Amount of $129,500.00 for Master
Planning Services for the Botanic Garden Southwest Quadrant Renovation Project (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with The Brossard Group, Inc., dba TBG, in the
amount of $129,500.00 for Master Planning Services for the Botanic Garden Southwest Quadrant Renovation Project (City Project No 102827)
DISCUSSION:
On April 7, 2020, Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) 20-0214 authorized the issuance of 2020 Tax Notes in an aggregate principle amount
of $18,550,000.00. Of this amount, $4,300,000.00 was allocated for construction improvements related to the Botanic Garden. These funds were
designated to support fifteen (15) projects to improve the guest experience and address deferred maintenance. Projects were identified in the
Facility Assessment by Elements of Architecture (M&C C-28127) The facility assessment was completed in 2018, and incorporated into the
Botanic Garden Task Force recommendations adopted on November 13, 2018 (M&C G-19422)
The Botanic Garden Southwest Quadrant Renovation Project would address needs identified in the facility assessment for replacement
of inadequate greenhouse facilities for the Garden's nationally recognized begonia collection; for improving public access to the collection; and for
repairing and upgrading trial garden, dryland garden, and outdoor educational facilities. The recommended professional services agreement
would provide master planning services necessary as a first step in making those improvements.
The list of pre -approved design consultants for the Park & Recreation Department was reviewed for this contract. The Broussard Group, Inc., dba
TBG, was selected due to two previous stakeholder workshops and studies on this part of the Garden performed by TBG as a community service
and for their high ranking on the consultant list for urban planning services.
Work to be performed by The Broussard Group, Inc., dba TBG, includes base mapping and surveying, civil engineering and parking studies, an
illustrative drawing of the project, and master planning services.
Agreement Funding:
Source Amount
2020 Tax Note Funding $129,500.00
�TOTA7L77 $129,500.00
The total cost associated with this agreement is expected to be:
Item Cost
Professional Services $129,500.00
TOTAL $129,500.00
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 and is classified a citywide special use facility.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds will be available in the current capital budget, as previously appropriated, of the Tax Note 2020 Fund
Botanic Garden Southwest Quadrant Renovation Project. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Park & Recreation Department has the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6192
Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Richard Zavala 5704
Additional Information Contact: Richard Zavala 5704
Bob Byers 5530