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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17085-08-2006Ordinance No. 17085-OS-2406 AN OR©INANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,OQ0, SUBJECT TO INCREASED RECEIPTS FROM INCREASED BUILDING PERMIT REVENUES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A #'ROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ZUCKER SYSTEMS, INC. TO CONDUCT A FEE STUDY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILiTY CLAUSE; MAI<!NG THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES 1N 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 200b- 200F in the Budget of the City Manager, fhere shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $40,000, subject to increased building permit revenues, for the purpose of funding a Professional Services Agreement with Zucker Systems, Inc. to conduct a Fee Study for the Development Department. 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 ar judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, yr parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full farce and effect. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 'I6582 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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. AP OVE/DI ~A_S TO F M /~~LEGA TY: l/~ V ~Jr"' t~ A 'tent City Atty ney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE.: August 3, 2006 +~~ ~f ~~rt lnV®h, 7°~~as r r~i ~ i COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 81312fl06 - Ordinance No. '17fl85 DATE: Thursday, August 03, 2006 LDG NAME: 06ZUCKER FEES REFERENCE NO.: G-~21G42 SUBJECT: Adapt Appropriation Ordinance and Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Zucker Systems, Inc., to Conduct a Fee Study far the City of Fort Worth Development Department RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $40,000: 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Zucker Systems, inc., in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to conduct a fee study for the Development Department. DiSCUSSlON: In December of 2005, the Fart Worth Chamber of Commerce contracted with to Zucker Systems, Inc., to conduct a study of the City of Fort Worth development processes follnwing a competitive request for proposals. Fort Worth Ci#y Council has accept the report ar~d the implementation of the recommendations provides for a interim permit fee increase until a comprehensive development fee study can be cnmpleted. Zucker Systems, inc., is uniquely qualified to perform the fee study due to the knowledge they gained during the preparation of the Development Process Study document that was presented to the City Council on June 20, 2006. The team spent significant time in Port Worth analyzing processes, learning about local ordinances, evaluating the interaction between departments and observing staff. Zucker Systems, lnc., has proposed a study that will include an analysis of internal overhead rates, staff time required far each activity, an assessed billable rate for the assigned sfiaff, and a proposed fee structure for full cost recovery. The tables will be designed for annual updates in the future as costs change ar workloads shift. Zucker Systems, Inc., will also provide guidance as staff prepares comparisons of total development costs across cities. The proposal will include a base contract amount of $35,000 with an additional $5,000 for contingency. Funds are available from increased receipts as building permit revenue continues to far exceed original projections. MNVBE - A waiver of the gnat for MNVBE subcontracting requirements was reques#ed by the Development Department and approved by the MIWBE Office because the purchase of goods or services is from a source where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible. Lognamc: 06ZUCKER PEES Page 1 0~ 2 FISCAL INFORMATIONfCERTil=1CATION: The Finance Director certifies that upon approval and completion of recammendatian Na. 1 and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available, as appropriated, of the General Fund. TO FundlAccauntlCenters FROM FuradlAccountlCenters GGo1 53912fl DnBlar~o $40.OOD.DE} GG01 53912n onslnno ~o.oon.no GG01 4623D4 OD51(300 $40.Obb.00 S~Bmitted for Ci Mona er's OfFice b ~ Dale Fisseler (6140} Ori inatin De artmer~t Head: Bob Riley (8901} Additional information Contact: Susan Alanis ($1$0} Log~azxze: 06ZUCKER FEES Page 2 of 2