HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19435-11-2010 Ordinance No. 19435-11-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE AIRPORTS GAS LEASE PROJECT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $244,350.00,
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING SAID FUNDS
TO THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS FUND FOR DEVELOPING AND UPDATING LAND USE
COMPATIBILITY AND HEIGHT RESTRICTION REGULATIONS FOR THE AIRPORTS
WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL
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 2010-2011 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of $244,350.00, from available funds, for the purpose of
transferring said funds to the Municipal Airports Fund for developing and updating land use compatibility and
height restriction regulations for the airports with the City of Fort Worth.
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.19355 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
ssistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: November 16. 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 REFERENCE NO.: **C-24600
LOG NAME: 55FTW ZONING DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 38473 with URS Corporation
in the Amount of$244,350.00 for Developing and Updating Land Use Compatibility and Height Restriction
Regulations for Airports within the City of Fort Worth and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances(MULTIPLE
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the use of revenue derived from gas well drilling on City owned airports in the amount of
$244,350.00 for developing and updating land use compatibility and height restriction regulations for
airports within the City of Fort Worth;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in the amount of$244,350.00, from available funds;
3. Authorize the transfer of funds from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the Municipal Airports Fund
in the amount of$244,350.00;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Municipal Airports Fund in the amount of$244,350.00, from available funds; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No.
38473 with URS Corporation in the amount of$244,350.00 for developing and updating land use
compatibility and height restriction regulations for airports within the City of Fort Worth.
DISCUSSION:
On December 16, 2008, (M&C C-23256)the City Council approved City Secretary Contract No. 38473 in
the amount of$522,135.00 with URS Corporation for Airport Planning Services to evaluate areas for
possible redevelopment at Meacham International and Spinks Airports.
On October 20, 2009, (M&C C-23868)the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 in the amount of
$167,955.00 for a Heliport Feasibility and Site study in the area of Downtown Fort Worth.
On October 7, 2010 Administrative Amendment No. 2 in the amount of$9,595.00 was approved to add
funding to Spinks Airport Airport Layout Planning services.
In June 2010, the Aviation Department initiated discussions with URS and has negotiated a scope of work
for assistance with amendment and update of Aviation-Related Zoning Regulations and building codes,
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termed as Work Order No. 4, for a cost of$244,350.00. The airports that would be affected by this zoning
work are Alliance, Meacham, Spinks, DFW International and Fort Worth Naval Air Station —Joint Reserve
Base (NAS-JRB) all of which exist at least partially in the City of Fort Worth.
The purpose of this contract will be to:
1. Amend and develop Height Control Surfaces for Airports within the City of Fort Worth.
2. Develop Airport Development Zone areas surrounding airports within the City of Fort Worth to
ensure compatible land use around these airports.
3. Revise Appendix A, Zoning Regulations, Chapter 4, District Regulations, Articles 4 and 5. The
current organization is not consistent with other Sections of Chapter
4. Develop a GIS-based process to facilitate expedited review and processing of proposed
development within the City's jurisdiction by the City's Planning, Zoning and Permitting Departments
for all five airports.
This project will be funded by revenue derived from natural gas well leases on city-owned airport
properties.
URS Corporation is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 10 percent M/WBE
participation on this Amendment No. 3. The City's goal on this Amendment is 10 percent.
This contract will affect multiple districts.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund and in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Municipal Airports Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2) P240 446100 551929990100 $244.350.00 3) P240 539120 551929990100 $244.350.00
2) P240 538040 551929990100 $244.350.00 5) PE40 531200 0551002 $244.350.00
3) PE40 476240 0551002 $244.350.00
3) P240 538040 551929990100 $244.350.00
4) PE40 531200 0551002 $244.350.00
4) PE40 476240 0551002 $244.350.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by.
Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Kent Penney (5403)
Additional Information Contact: Ruseena Johnson (5407)
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