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FORT WORTI3 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATIQN
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
This COl�i�TRUCTION CONTRACT ("Contract"} is made between, Fort Warth
Housin� Finance Corooration ("Owner") and Vision Homes, Inc. ("Contractor"), 1SE
Day of December. 2001 for the purpose oF consiructing ONE sing�e family dwelling (s}
on a lat(s} provided by the "Owner" within the Carporate limits of Fort Worth, TX
("Work"). �
*The lot site address is:.. _ 3120 Sirron Street
*Its legal description is: Lot 1 Block 9-R-A Ed�ewood Terrace Addition
#Attach an Addendum for rnultiple units consiructed.
The 440wner' Representati�e" (as d�fin�d below) shall compensate the Contractor a total
sum of $6{,SOQ.00 Sixtv Six Thousand �'ive Hundred Dallars & NO/Cen#s
Payment shall be made in accordance with Artic�e 9 of this Contract Plan #1�73
The date a� Commencement shall be Decemb�r 14,2001 �ith a Completion date not to
exceed 120 Calenda,r Days ("Contract Time").
Owner �nd Contractor hereby agree to the following:
TERIVIS �NB C011TDITYOI�S
Article 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 T�RMS USED IN THE CONTRACT
1.1{a). This Contract, #he Plans and Specifications for Construction of this Single Family
Home represent the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and are together
referred to as "Contract Documents".
1.1(I�}. The term "Work" shall mean the constructian and services required including aIl
labar, materials, equipment and services provided by the Contractor to �ulfill the
Contractor's" obligations and responsibilities under the Coniract Documents.
1.1(c ). The term Owner's Representative shall mean the City of Fort Worth Housing
Department who provides administration of the Contract as described in th,e Contract
Documents. The Ownex's Representative will have the authority to act on behalf of the
Owner only to the extent pravided in the Contract Documents. �-
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1.i(d). This Contract rnay be amended ar modified QNLY by a mutual�y agreed written
modif cation or in the form of a Change Order. A Change Order sha11 be -a written order
to the Contractor signed by the "Owner" ar Owner's Represeniative to change th� Work,
Contract Sum or Contract Time. �1 change arder is a part of this Contract and the
Contract Documents.
1,1(e}. The exhibz#s and addendum's attached together with the change orders are a part
of this contract and binding on all parties. Those items include bu� are not limi.ted to,
Change Orders, Contractor's Applicaiion and Certifieate for Payment, Contxactor's
A�f davif oi Payment o� Debts and Claims, and the Certificate of Substantial Completion,
Drawings, and other Specifications.
ArticIe �
R.ESPOl�TSIBILTI`IE5 OF THE OWN�R
2.1 INFORMATION AND SERVICE�
2.1(a). If requested by the Contractor, the Ovtimer shall furnish and pay for a survey and a
legal description of the site.
2.1(b). Except for permits and fees which are ihe responsibility of the Contractor under
the Contract Documents, the Owner shall obtain and pay for neces�ary approvals,
easements, assessments and charges.
�.� OWNER'S RIGHT TO STOP WORK
If the Gontractor fails to comply with the Contract terrr�s, tha Owner or the Owner's
Representative may direct the Contractar in writing to stop the Work until the correction
is mads.
�.3 owNER�S RIGHT TQ CARRY OUT THE WORK
Tf the Contractor defaults or neglects to czur�y out the Woxk in accarda.nce with the
Contract Document� and fai�s within fotu-�een days {1�4) from tbe date of written notice
from the Owner or Owner's Representative to cure such default, the Owner ar Owner's
Representative may, without prejudice to other remedi�s, cure such defaults. In such
case, a Change Order shall be issued c�educting the cost of correction from payments due
Contractor. If the default is not reasonably susceptible to cure bq Conlractor within �ie
fourteen (14} day period, Owner will not exercise the option to terminate this agreement
so long as the Cantractor has commenced to cure the default wiihin the fourteen (14} day
period and diligently complete the work within a reasanable time.
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�.4 OWNER'S RIGHT TU PERFORM CONSTRUCTION 1 AW�RD SEPARATE CONTRACT
�.4(a). The Owner reserves the right to perform consiruction or operations related to the
project with the Owner's o�wvn foxces, ar�d to award separate contracts in connection �vith
other portions of the project.
2.4(b). The Uwner shall require th� Con�ractor ta caordinate and cooperate with separate
contractors e�nployed by the Owner.
2.4(c ). The Owner shall require that costs by delays or by i_mproperly timed activities or
defective construction be bome by the party responsible therefar.
2.5 If a defect occurs and if the Contractor does not cure the defect timely accorc�ing to
the contract provisions the Owner may �nter into a separate contract with a third party to
cure their dsfect. The contractor then shall timely reimburse the Qvvner for the cost of
contracting with the third party and the cast to cure the d�fect.
Article 3
RESONSIBILITIES OF TI� CONTRACTOR
3.1 EX�CUTION OF THE CONTRACT
Execution of the Cont�ract by the Contractor is a representation that the Contractor has
visited the site, became f�niliar with local conditions under which the Wark is to be
performed and correlatec� persanal observatians with requirernents of the Contract
Doc�xments.
�.� REVTEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND FIELD CONAITIOATS BY TH� CO�TTRACTOR
The Contractor shall carefully study and compara the Contract Documents with eaoh
other and with information £urnished by the Owner. Before commancing activities, the
Gontractor sha11 {I) take field measurements and verify field conditions; {2) carefully
compare this and other infor�matian knawn to the Conira�tor with the Contract
Doc�ments; and (3) prornpily report errors, incansiste�.cies or omissions discovered to �he
Owner's Representative.
3.3 SUPERVTSION AND CONSTRUCTION FROCEDU12�5
3.3(a). The "Cflntraetor shall super�ise and direct the Work, using "Can�ractor's" best
skill and attention. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for and have control over
cons#ruetian means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures, and far coaxdinating
ail portians of �he Work.
3.3(b). The Coniractor, as soon as practicable after award of the Contract, shall furnish in
writing to the Owner through the Qw�er's Repre�entative the names of subcontractars ar
suppliexs for each poriion of the Work. Th� Owner's Representative wi.11 promptly reply
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to the Gontractor in writing if the "Owner" or the Owner's Architect, after due
inves�igation, has reasonable objectian to the subcontractors or supplier� listed,
3.3{c ). The Contractor wiil complq with Minority/Woman Business Enterprise
{MIVVBEj requirements as outlined in the "Specifications for Construction of Single
Family Homes". The Owner has a minimum goal of 40% of the dollar volume of the
contract for MVV�BE participation.
3.4 LABOR AND MAT�RIALS
Unless otherwise provided in the Coni�act Documents, the Contractox shall pxovide and
pay for labor, materials, equipment, toals, utilities, txanspartation, and other faciliries and
servicas necessary far proper execution and completion af the �+Vark. The Contractor
shall deliver, handle, store, and insfall maferials in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
3.� WARRANTY
The Contractor warrants to the Owner and Own�r's Repres�ntative that: (1) materials and
equipment furnished under the Contract are new, unused and of good quality unies�
otherwise required or permitted by the Coniract Documents; (2} the Work will be free
from de�ects not inheren# iri the quality required or permitted; (3) the �Ti�ork will confarm
to the requirements of the Cantract Docurnents and the Contractor shall provide a ten year
warranty.
3.6 TAx�s
The Contractar shall pay saJ.es, consumer, use and similar �es that are legally required
when the Contract is ex�cuted.
3.� mrsu�Nc�
During the term of tlus contract and any extension there of, contractor shall maintain an
insurance policy with the following coverage:
3.7 (a} Commercial General Liahiliiy Insurance of a minimum of $1,OOO,Q00.00 per
occuzrence.
3.7 (b) Business Auto Liability Insurance of a rninimurn of $1,000,000.00 e�ch accident.
3.7 (c) Statutory Workers' Com�ensation Insurar�ce including employer's liabiliiy.
3.7 (d) Builder's Risk Insurance to cover tha property in the course of the project (against
fire, hail, theft, etc. �f materials and incomplete construction).
3.7 {e} In addition, the City of Fort Worth and Fort Warth Housing Finance Carporation
shall be endorsed as an ac�ditional insured on alI insurance policies.
3.8 PERMITS, FEES AND NOTICES
3.8{a). The Contractor shall obtain and pay far ihe building permit and other permits and
government fees, licenses and inspections necessary for proper execution and completion
of the WQrk.
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3.�(b). The Contractor shail cornply with ihe noiices required by agencies having
jurisdiction over fhe Work. If the Contractar performs work knowing it to be contrary to
laws, statutes, ordinances, building codes, and rules and regulatians without notice to the
Archit�ct, Owner's Representative and Owner, the Contxaetor shall assume full
re�ponsibility for such Work and shall bear the attributable costs. The Contractor shall
pxomptly notify the ArchitectlOwner's Representative in writing of any known
inconsistenc�es in the Contract Documents with such go�ernmental laws, rules and
regulations.
�.9 USE OF SITE
The Contractor sha11 confine operations at t�.e site to areas pennitted by law, ordinanCes,
pexmits, the Contract Documents and the Owner.
3.10 SUBMZTTALS
The Contrac�or sha.11 promptly review, approve in writing and submuit to the Owner's
Representative Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and sirnilar submittals r�quired
by the Contract Dacuments. Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar
submittals are nat a part of the Contract Documents.
3.11 CiITTING ANn PATCHING
The Contractor sha11 be responsible far cutting, fii�ing ar patching required tia carnplete
the Work or to make its parts fii together properly.
3.12 CLEANING UP
The Contractor shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from accurnulation of
debris and trash related to the Work.
3.13 TNDEMNIFICATION
Contractor covenants and agrees to and does her�by ind�mnify, hold harn�less and
defend, at its own expense, Owner's Representative, 1�5 O�F1C�i5� agents, ser�ants and
employees, from and against any and all clai.ms or suits far property loss or damage
andlor pexsanal injury, including death, to any and all persons, of whatsoever kind or
character, wheth�r real or asserted, arising out af or in connectaon with, directly ox
indirectly, the wark and services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers,
agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether ar not_caused, in
whole or in uart. bv the aIle�ed ne¢Iigence of the of�cexa, a�ent�, servant�
emnlovecs, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees af the Owner's
Re�resentati�e; and said Contractor c�oes hereby covenant and agree to assume all
liability and responsibility of Owner, Owner's Representative, its ofFicers, agents,
servants and employees for any and all claims ar suits fox property loss ar daanr�age andJor
personal injury, incluc�ing death, to any and all persons, of whatsoever kind o� character,
whether real or asserted, arising out of or in connection witb, dir�ctly or indirectly, ihe
work and services ta be performed hereunder by Co�tractox, its offzcers, agents,
ernployees, subcantractors, licensees or invitees, wkeether or not caused, in whole or in
part, bv the allesed ne�li�ence of the officers, agants. servants, emnlove�s.
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contractors, subcon�ractars, licensees and invitees of the Owner's R�nresentativc.
Cont�actor likewise covenants and agrees to, and does hereby, indemnify and bold
harmless Owner's Representative from a.nd against any and all injuries, damag�, loss or
destruction to property of Owner's Representative during the performance of any of the
terms and canditions of this Contract, whe#her arisin� out af or in connection with or
resulting from, in whole ar in part, anv and all alle�ed aefs or omissions off'icers,
agents, sex-vants, emplove�s, contractors, subcontractorg, licensees, invite�s of
Owner's Representative.
Article 4
OWN�R'S REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 The Owner's Representative will visit the site at intervals apprapriate to the stage o�
constnzction to beeama generally familiar with the progress and quality of the Wark,
4.� Th� Owner's Re�resentative does not have contxol ovex ox be in chaz�ge of or be
responsible for consfiruction means, methods, techniques, sequences ar procedures, ar far
safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work, since these a�re solely the
Contrac�or's responsibility. The Owner's Representative will not be responsible for the
Contaractaz's failure to carry out the Work in aceordance wi#h the Contract Documents.
4.3 The Owner's Representative shall have the autho�ity to reject Work th�t does not
conform to the Con�ract Documents.
4.4 The Owner's Representative's duties, responsibilities and limits of authority as
described in tha Contract Documents will not be chang�d without writt�n consent of the
Owner.
4.5 Based on the Owner's Representative's observations and evaluations of the
Contractor's Application for Payment, �he Owner's Represen�a�ive will review and certify
the amounts due the Co:atractox.
�.6 The Owner's Representative will promptlq review and approve or take appropriate
actions upan Cont�actor's suhmittals such as Shop Drawings, Prnduct Data and Samples,
but only far the lirnited purpose of checking �ox con�ormance with informatian given and
tne design concept ��pressed in the Contract Docum�nts.
4.7 The Owner's Representative will promptly interpret and decide rnatters conc�rning
performance under any requirements of the Contract Documents on written request of
either the Ovvner or Conl�actor.
4.8 The Owner's Representative can require additional testing if necessary or minor
change order as provided in Section 6.3.
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4.9 The Owner's Representative shall terminate the contract upon written approval by
Own�r.
4.10 Interpretations and decisions of the Owner's Representative will be consistent wiih
�he intent of and reasonably inferable from the Cantract Documents and will be in writing
or in the form af drawings. When making such interpretations and decisions, the
Owner's Representati�e will endeavar to secure faithfu! performance by both Owner and
Contractox, will not �how partiality to either and wiil not be liable for results af
interpretatians or decisions so rendered in gaod faith.
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TESTII�TG AND YNSPECTIONS
�1 Tests, inspections and approvals of portions of the Work required by the Contract
Documcnts or by laws, ordinances, rules, regulations ox arders o� public authoxities
having jurisdiction shall be made at a.n. apprapriate time. If the 4wner's Representative
requires additional testing, the Coniractor shall perform thes� tests.
�.2 The Owner shall pay for additional tests excep� for �esting Work found to be
defective for which the Contractar shall pay.
Articic G
CHANGES IN THE WORK
6.1 After execution of the Cantract, changes in the Woxk may he accomplished hy
Change Order or by ordEr £c�r a minor change in the Wark. The Qwner, without
invalidating the Contract, may arder changes in the Work within general scopa of th�
Cnntxact consi�ting of additions, deletions or other revisians, the Contract Surn and
Contract Tirne being adjusted accardingly.
6.� The Owner's Representative will have the authoxiiy to arder zxiinor changes in the
Work nflt involving chang�s in the Contract �urn ar the Contract Time and inconsistent
with the intent of the Contract Docutnents. �uch changes shall be writt�n orders and shall
be binding o� the Owner and Contractor. The Contractor shall carry out such written
oxc�ers promptly.
6.3 If concealed or i�nknawn physicai conditions are encountered at the site that difFer
materially from those indicated in the Contract Documents or fram those conditions
orclinarily found to exist, the Contract Sum and Contract Time shall be subject to
eq�itable adjustinent.
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Article 7
CORRECTI011T OF WORK
'�1 The Contractor s1�a11 pxomptly correct Work rejec�ed by the Owner's Representative
because of failure to conform ta the requirements of the Con#ract Documents. Such
failure con�titutes a defau�t and is subject to the provisions in Section 2.3. The
Contractor shall bear the cost of correcting such rejected Work.
i.2 In addition to the Contractor's other obligaiions including warranties under the
Contract, the Cantractor shall, for a period of one year after Substantial Com�letion,
correct work not conforming to the requirements of the Cantract Documents.
7.3 If the Contractar fails to cure the default in accardance witk� Sectian 2.3, Owner may
cure i� and the Contractor sha11 reimburse the Owner for th� cast of correc�ion,
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8.1 Time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of th� Contract.
$.Z If the �vark is delayed at any time by change orders, labor disputes, fire, unusual
delay in deliveries, unavoidab�e casualties ar at�iex causes beyond the Contractor's
cantrol, the Contract Time shall be extended by Change Order far such reasonable tiume as
the Owner's Representative may deterrnine,
Article 9
PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION
9.1 CONTRACT SUM
The Contract Sutn stated in the Contract, including auihorized adjustments, is the total
amaunt payable by the Owner to the Contraetor �or performance of the Work under the
Contract Documents. A 10% retainage w:ill be required far all projects exceed.ing
$4Q00.04.
9.2 APYLICATTONS FOR PAYMENT
9.2(a). At least ten (la) days before tha date established for each progress payment, the
Contractor sball subzxa.rt fio the Owner's Representative an itemized "Application for
Payment" for op�rations completed in accaxdance with the values stated in the Contract.
Such application sha11 be supported by data substantiating ihe Cantractar's" right to
papment as the Owner or Owner's Representative may reasonably require and refleciing
retainage if provided for elsewhere in the Con�ract Docurnents.
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9.2{b). The Contractor warrants that title to all Wark cavered by an Application for
Payment will pass ta the Ovvner no Iater than the time of payrnent. The Contractox further
warrants that upon submittal of an Application far Payrnant, alI Work �or which
Certificates for Payment have been previously issued and payments rec�ived from the
Owner shall, to the best of the Contractor�s knowledge, information and helief, b� frea
and clear of liens, claims, security interests or ather encumbrances adverse to the Owner's
interests.
9.2(c). The Owner's Repres�ntative will, withzn seven days after receipt of the
Contractor's AppIication for Payment, either issue to the Owner a Request for Paynnent,
with a copy to the Contractor, for such amoun� as the Owner's Representative determines
is properly duc, or natify the Contractar and �wner in writing of the Owner's
Representative's reasons for wz�.holding payment in part or in whole.
9.3 PROGR�SS PAYMENTS
9.3(a). After the Owner's Representative has issued a Request fax Payment, the Owner
sha11 mak� payment based on a Percentage of Completion schedule provided tn the
Owner by the Contractor. This schedule requires mutual agreemen� evidenced by
signatures representing "boih" parties which shall become a part of this Contract.
9.3{b). Upon receipt of payment from the Owner the Contractor shall promp�ly pay each
subcontractors and material suppliers, out of the amaunt paad to the Contractor based on
the wark complet�d.
9.3{c}. Neither the Owner or the �wner's Representative shall have the responsibility for
the payrnent of money to subcontractors or material suppliers,
9.3{d}. A Request for Payment, progress payment, or partial or entixe use ox occupancy
of the proj ect by �he O�+'ner shall not constitute acceptance of Wark perfo�ned if it is not
in aceordance with the requirernents of the Con�ract Documents.
9.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND FINAL PAYIWIENT
9.4{a}. Upon receipt of a final Applica�ion �ar Payment with alI required d�cuments, ihe
Owner's Representative will inspect the Work. When the Qwner's Representative fmds
the Work acceptable az�d the Contract fully performed, tha Own�r's Representative will
promptly issue a final Request for Payment.
9.4{I�). Final payment shail not become du� until the Cont�ractar submits fio the Uwner's
Representative releases and waivers of liens, and data establishing payment or satisfac�ion
of obligations, such as receipts, claims, security in�erests ar encumbrances arising aut of
the Con�ract and any other documents, certificates, surveys or warranties required by
Con�ract Documents.
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4.�(c). Acceptance af final payment by the Con�ractor, a subcontractor or a material
supplier sha11 constitute a waiver of claims by ihat payee except thase previously made in
wrifing and identified by that payee as unsettled at th� time of fznal Application far
Payment.
Article 10
�AFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROGRAMS
10.1 The Coniracior sha11 be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and super�vising all
safety precautions and programs, including all those required by law in connec�ion with
perfortnance of ihe Contract. The Contractor shall prompfily remedy loss and damage to
property caused in whole or in part by the Contractar, a subcon�racto:r, anyone direc�ly or
indirectly employed by them c�r anyone for whose acts they may b� liable.
Article 11
TERMINATION OF TAE CONTRACT
11.1 TERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTOR
If ihe Owner faiIs to make payments when due or breaches any other terms of this
Cantract, the Contractor may terminate the Con�ract, upon written notice to the Owner,
and recovex from the Owner payrnent for Work executed and for proven lass with respect
to materials, equipment, toals, construction equipment and machinery, including
reasonable overhsad, p�rofit and damages.
11.� TERMINATIQN BY THE OWNER
ll.2{a}. The Owner or the Owner's Representative upon written consen� from Owner,
may terminate tl�e Contract i�the Cantractor:
1. consisteatly, persisYently or repeatedly xefiises oar fails to supply enough
properly skilled warkers ar proper materials;
2. fails to make payments to subcontractors for materials or labor in
accordance with t11e respective agreements between the Contractor and th�
subcontrac�ors;
3. violates federal, state or local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders
af a public authority having jurisdictaon; or
4. is oiherwise in breach of a pravi�ian af the Cantract Dacuments.
1I.2{b}. Vl�hen any of the above reasons exasi, th� O�vner, after consultation with the
Owr�er's Representative, may wiihout prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the
Owner and after giving the Contractar and Cantractor's surety, if any, w�ritten notice,
terminate the employment of the Contractor and may:
1. take possession of the site ar�d of all materials thereon owned by the
Con�ractor;
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2. finish the Work by whatever reasonable means vr method the Owner may
deem expedient.
1]�.2(c }. When the Owner or Owner's Representaiive terminate� the Contract for one of
the reasans listed in 11.2(a), the Contractor shall not be enti�led to receive furtl�er
payment until all the Warl� is completed and accepted.
ll.2(d). If the unpaid balance afthe Contract Sum exceeds costs to finish thc Work, such
excess shall be paid �o the Cantractor. If such cos�s exceed the unpaid balance, the
Contractor shall pay the difference ta tkae Owner. This obligation for payirient shall
survive te:rmination of the Contract.
Article 1�
ASSTGNS
1�.1 This Contrac� may not be assigned by either party.
Article 13
GOVERNING LAW
13.1 This Cantract shall be governed by and consfrExed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Texas.
Article 14
PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACT
14.1 The obligations under the terms of the contract are performabl� in Tarrant County,
Texas.
Article 1�
VENUE
15.1 Th� parties hereto hereby consent tha� venue of any action brought under this
Contract sha11 be in Tarrant Couniy, Texas.
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Article 16
�EVERABILITY
16.1 If one or more of the provisians of this Cantract is held invalid, unenforceable or
illegal in any xespect, tlis remainc�ex af the Contract shall remain valid and in full force
and effect.
IN WITNESS WIIEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract in Fort Worth,
Tarrant CounTy, Texas, th�is �'�/ day of ,����,�� ,A.D. "'�L.
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A minimnm of five (�) 'rnspections are required:
(�} FIRST REQUIRED INSPECTION
Founda�on- No concre�e shall b� piaced wi�iout the steel, poly, plumbing and beams
inspection. After inspection is completed and the sla� is poured the contractor will
reeeive the f rst draw in tlie amount of 18% of the contract price.
(2) SECOND REQUIRED INSPECT`ION
Framing- After the house has been framed, decked, cornish installed, roofing and sidxng
is campleted. The contrac�or will receive �tie second draw in the amount of 18% of the
contract price.
(3) THIRD REQUIRED INSPECTION
An inspeciion is required after the windows, electrical rough�in, p�umbing top-out, hvac
rough-in and the wall insulation is completed( priar to installation o� d�ywall).
Contractor will receive the third draw in ihe arnount of 18% of the conirac� price.
(4) FOURTH REQUIRED 1NSPECTION
An inspection is requ�red after the installation of the drywall, brick, tape/ bed/ texture,
trim-out, interior and e�erior paint, floor coverings, cabinets and counfier tops and the
plumbing trim-out is cornpleted. The contractar will receive the faurth draw i.n f.he
amount of 18% of ihe contract price.
(5) F1FTH REQi1IRED INSPECTION
Fi�al inspection- All fmish work completed. Drive and approach, grading, el�ctricai,
hvac, attic insulation and the Building card has been completely signed off as being
complete. The contractor will receive tha f�fth draw in ihe amaunf of 1$% of the cantract
price.
RETAINAGE
The 10% reiainage will be released after completion o� the punch Iist and installation of
th� appliances.
Coniractor shall give Owner's representative a five (S) day notice ta scheduie the required
inspec#ions.
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ADDE1�UlV�[ #�
Add ta At�icle 9 Paragraph 9.3 Progress payment,
9.3 (e) CONSTRUCTION DRAWS
Progress payment shall coincic�e with the five (5) required inspections.
ADDEIlTDUlVi #3
PROPERTY: 3120 Sirron St.
Fort Worth, Texas .
The follawing items are to be included in the cnntract for construction:
Site prep and dirt work
Driveway
Curb cut
Approach
Wa�er and sewer �ines from tap to house
Cost includes termite certificate
2-14 Home Buyers Warranty
18 Cubic Refrigerator w/ice maker
Two ceiling fans
Landscaping — Rafer to Specifications
ADDENDUM #4
ORDTNANCE NO. _____14171 _
A1�T ORDIANCE AMEl�TDING THE CODE OF THE CITY �F
FORT WORTH (198b) AS AMENDED, BY THE ADDITIOl�T
OF SECTION 'i��0 ENTiTLED "ACCESS�BlI,ITY STAI�DARD
FUR CERTAIN CITY ASSISTED HOUSIli�G CONSTRUCTIOI�T
PROGRAMS" REQUIItiNG CERTAIliT BUILDING STANDARDS
I1�T CITY ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAMS TO PRQVIDE
BAS�C ACCESS TO PER54N5 WITH D�SABL�TIES; PR�VIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMITLATIVE OF OTHER
ORDINANCES; PROVIDII�TG A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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WHEREAS, person with disabilities a.nd their irnmediat� families are often
isolated in their own homes because the homes of their acquaintances contain
insurmountable barriers, and often experience di�'iculfiy in finding a suitable house to rent
or buq; a�td
WHEREAS, certain fea�ures in housing construction make new houses maxe
accessible and livable for persons with disabilities and thus enhance the quality of life for
these persons.
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is cammitted to provide accessibility to persons
with disabilities through its housing programs.
NOR1', THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CTTY COUNCII! OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
This ordinance is to require certain standards in the con�tructian of new single family
dwellings, duplexes and triplexes that are canstructed with city assistance as
SECTION 2, to make houses more accessibie for persons with disabilities.
SECTION 2.
The following requirements shall be applicable to the construction of new sing�e- family
dwelling, duplexes, and triplexes ("Applicable Dwelli.ng Units"), with city assistance.
For purpose of this ordinance, "city a�sistance" shall mean �unds �ox the construction of
Applicable Dwelling Unifs in and city-funded prograrn, with the funding source o�
CDBG, HOME or any othex federal, state or local ho�sing programs. �
SECTION 3.
The following design requirements shall apply:
Requirement 1, Building Entrance
Applicable Dwelling Units must provide at least one building entrance on an accessible
raute se�cved by a no- step entrance or a ramp in compliance with the CABO/ANSI-
A117.1, Accessible and LTsable Bu�ildings and Facilities Standard, as adopted by the Fort
Worth Building Code ("Accessibility Standard") and k�aving a m�imum slope not to
exceed one in twelve (1:12); unless it is impractical to c�o so because o�terrain or unusual
characteristics of the site as determined by a City of Fort Worth huilding official ("City
building Official") upon review af the written request se� forth in SECTION 4. The
building entrance doors shall comply with the Acces�ibility S�andard and shall have a
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minimum clear opening of 32 iuriches. The entrance rnay be at the front, side or back of a
dwelling as long as it is served by an accessible route such as a garage or sidewalk.
Requirement 2. Interiox daors.
AlI Applicable Dwelling Units, whether or not on an accessible xoute, shall provide doors
dcsigned to allow sufficient width for the passage of wheeIchairs. Excepti those serving
closets less than 15 square feet in area, interior doors within an Applicable Dwelling Unit
must provide a rninimum of 3a" clear opening. A 2'S" doox or standard 6'0 sliding patio
door assembly is deerned suffieient to comply with this requirernent, pxovided however,
compliance �ri�h xequirements on Maneuvering Clearance at Doors in the Accessibilil,y
Standard shall not be mandatory.
Requirement 3. Accessible routes into and through the Applicable Dwelling Unit.
An Applicable Dwelling Unit must provide as accessible route through the hallwaqs and
passageways of the first floor of the unit. Further, the accessible route must provid� a
minimurn of widih of 36", except through doars, and be le�el with ramped or beveled
changes at door thresholds.
Rec�uirement 4. Wall reinfQrcement in bathroom,
Reinforcement in the walls shall be prnvided at designaied Iocations as specif ed Uy �he
Accessibility Standard, so thafi grab bars may be installed, if needed, at a later date
wiihau� the necessity of removing portions of tb.e existing wall.
R�quirement 5. Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other environmenial
controls.
All Applicable Dwelling Units shall be designed and construcfed to contain Iight
switches, electrical outlets, tharrnostats and othex cnntrols in compliance with the
requirement of the Accessibility Standard. Where multiple controls serve the same
elements (e.g., two remote switehes for a light) only one must be accessible.
SECTION 4.
SECTION 3 Requirement i(Building Entrances) may be waived by the Building Official
when i�. hi.slher opinion, due to grade or site conditions ("Conditions"), access by ramp is
unattainable. A person requesting said wa.iver shall file a written request ("Request")
with the City Building O�ficial at tlie City of Fort Worth Development Department and
ir�clude all doctunents necessary to prove the e�istence af the Conditions. The
Request shall demonstrate that the Condiiions on the site render it impossible io
comply with the requirement for exterior accessibility in this ordinance. Within 1Q
calendax days from the reeeipt of a completed Request, the City Building Official shall
render a wz�itien decision. A copy of the decision shall be filed in the off cial recort�s
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oi the Developxnent Department. Appeals to the City Building OfFicial's decision shall
be made to the Construction and Fire Prevention Board in accordance with Section 7-47
of the Ciiy Cade.
SECTIOIi]' S.
This ordinance shall be curnulative of all pravisions of ordinances and of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth, Te�as (19$6), as amended, except where the provisions af this
Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such Code, in
which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are I�ereby repealed,
SECTION 6.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sectio�s, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrases, clause,
sentences, paragraph ar section af this ordinance shall be declared uncanstitutional by the
valid judgmeni or decree of any court of cornpeient jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality
shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sec�ions
of this ordinance, since tk�e same would have been enacted by th� City Council without
the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
SECTION 7.
This ordinance shall take effect and l�e in fu11 force and effect from and after the date of
its passage, and it is so ardained,
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