HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25957-01-2023 ORDINANCE NO. 25957-01-2023
AN ORDINANCE REALLOCATING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GENERAL FUND BY DECREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE NON-
DEPARTMENTAL DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00;
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PLANNING & DATA
ANALYTICS DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF$560,000.00,FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING AN AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING SERVICES
RELATED TO PANTHER ISLAND; INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE PLANNING & DATA ANALYTICS DEPARTMENT REVENUES IN
THE AMOUNT OF $435,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING
FUNDS FROM PARTNER AGENCIES; 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 2022-
2023 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be decreased appropriations in the Non-
Departmental Department of the General Fund in the general operating and maintenance category in
the amount of$125,000.00,increasing appropriations in the Planning&Data Analytics Department
in the general operating and maintenance category in the amount of$435,000.00, and increasing
appropriations in the Planning&Data Analytics Department revenues in the amount of$435,000.00
for the purpose of funding real estate market and development planning services for the Panther
Island District and accepting funds from collaborating partner agencies.
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 25773-09-2022 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
✓Tann&)-to S. Uoodall
Jannette S.Goodall(Jan 12,202314A3 CST)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: Januga 10,2023
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/10/23 MSC FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0006
LOG NAME: 13P RFP 23-0002 PANTHER ISLAND REAL ESTATE AND PLANNING MC ED
SUBJECT
(CD 2 and CD 9/Future CD 2, CD 9 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of an Agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc for Real Estate Market and
Development Planning Services for the Panther Island District in an Amount Not to Exceed$560,000.00;Authorize Execution of Certain Funding
Agreements with Tarrant County,Tarrant Regional Water District,Tarrant County College,Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.,Streams&Valleys, Inc.,and
The Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council, Inc.to Assist in Funding this Project in an Amount up to$435,000;and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recomended that City Council:
1. Authorize execution of an agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc for real estate market and development planning services for Panther Island
district in an amount not to exceed$560,000.00;
2. Authorize execution of certain Funding Agreements with Tarrant County,Tarrant Regional Water District,Tarrant County College, Downtown
Fort Worth, Inc., Streams&Valleys, Inc.,and The Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council, Inc.to Assist in Funding this Project in an Amount
up to$450,000;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance decreasing appropriations in the non-departmental department in the amount of$125,000.00,
increasing appropriations in the Planning&Data Analytics department in the general operating and maintenance category in the amount of
$560,000.00, and increasing appropriations in the Planning&Data Analytics department in the revenues category in the amount of
$435,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
Earlier this year,the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers(USACE)announced an allocation of$403 million from the federal government to support flood
control efforts along the Trinity River as part of the Central City Flood Control Project.The announcement was an important milestone that makes
possible various related efforts by local partners to support economic development in and near Panther Island,the district directly impacted by the
flood control project.
As a result,staff and other representatives of the City of Fort Worth,Tarrant County,the Tarrant Regional Water District(TRWD),Tarrant County
College,The Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council, Inc., Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., and Streams&Valleys(Collaborating Agencies)propose to
collaborate on a joint effort to better understand and promote the near-and long-term development opportunities located in Panther Island.
Supporting this effort and recognizing the complexity of the project and market environment,the City of Fort Worth Economic Development
Department approached the Purchasing Division to finalize an agreement for consulting services. In order to procure these services,staff issued
Request for Proposal(RFP) No.23-0002 seeking to engage a highly qualified firm to conduct market analysis,review existing strategies and
zoning for development,and to prepare recommendations for real estate development in Panther Island.
RFP 23-0002 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on October 16,2022, October 19,2022, October 26,2022, November 2,2022
and November 9,2022.The City received six(6)qualified responses.The responses were evaluated through a multi-stage review process. In
addition to a general review of the responses for overall alignment with the RFP and with goals for Business Equity Firm utilization,an evaluation
panel consisting of representatives of the City of Fort Worth and the Partnering Agencies reviewed and scored the submittals using Best Value
criteria in accordance with the criteria below.
Best Value Criteria:
a. Responsive to Objectives
b.Qualifications
c.Community Engagement
d. Immediate Applicability and Near-Term Benefit
e.Outcomes from Previous Plans
f. Cost of Service
The scores were averaged for each criteria and the final scores are listed in the table below.
il 11 Evaluation Criteria 1
Bidders ,
�I a b d it e I f � Total Scoree J
HR&A Advisors, Inc. l 1-3.9-3J 18.00 111 1��07 3. 17.1 4 ;1 2-2.14 4.23 88.51
Hunden Strate is '
Partners g 10 08 J[K57 8.14 13.11 17.14 0.00 63.64
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U3 Advisors, Inc. 9.43 12.29 i 8.79 11.71 14.64 5.00 _61.86 -
Overland Partners,Inc. 8.79 jff13.14 8.89 12.14 14.11 0.00 57 07
amK7.86 �C�Jones Lang LaSalle765 11.80 14.04 1.80 1 53.81
Americas, Inc.
I Bidder did not
meet technical
WT Partnership 7.93 I 9.80 I 7.56 9.91 1 11.89 points;therefore, 47.09
cost was not
evaluated.
The top three firms were selected for interviews,after which the evaluation panel concluded that HR&A Advisors,Inc presented the best value to
the City.Therefore,the panel recommends that Council authorize an agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc. No guarantee was made that a specific
amount of services would be purchased.Staff certifies that the recommended vendors bid met specifications.
FUNDING:The maximum amount allowed under this agreement will be$560,000.00 to include$30,000.00 for travel and other project's expenses.
This amount will be supported by$125,000.00 of City Non-Departmental funds and by other funds contributed to the City by the Collaborating
Agencies in support of the agreement.
Funding is budgeted in Other Contractual Services account of the Non-Departmental Department's General Fund.
DVIN-BE: HR&A Advisors, Inc. is in compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance by committing to 15% Business Equity participation on
this project.Travel Expenses in the amount of$30,000.00 are not counted towards the Business Equity Goal of the total$560,000.00.The City's
Business Equity goal on this project is 15%.
AGREEMENT TERMS: Upon City Council approval,this agreement shall begin upon execution and expire one year after.
RENEWAL TERMS:This agreement may be renewed for five additional,one-year terms.This action does not require specific City Council
approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term. Renewal of the
agreement will not alter the maximum funding authorized for the agreement.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER:An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed by
relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
The Panther Island District is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2&9/Future COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2,9&11.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget,as previously appropriated,in the Non-Departmental's
General Fund to support the approval of the above recommendations and execution of the agreement. Prior to any expenditure being incurred,the
Economic Development Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Reginald Zeno 8517
Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Reginald Zeno 8517
D.J.Harrell 8032
Additional Information Contact: Anthony Rousseau 8338
Maria Canoura 2526
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