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FORT WORTH HOUSING FINANCE CORPOR�ATION
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTI4N
This CONSTRUCTiON CONTRACT ("Contract") is mad� between, Fort Worth
Hausin� Finance Comoration ("Owner"} and Vision Homes, Tnc. ("Contractor"}, 1St
Day of December. 2001 for the purpose of constructing ONE single family dwelling (s)
on a lot(s} provided by the "Owner" within the Corporate limits of Fort Worth, TX
("Work").
*The lot siie address is:.. 311� Sirron Street
*Its legal description is: Lot 3 Block 9-R-A Ed�ewood Terrace Addition
�Attach an Addendum for rnultiple units eonstructed.
The "�wner' Repre�entative" (as defined below) shall compensate the Contractor a total
sum of $66,500.00 Sixtv Six Thou�and Five Hundred Dollars & NO/Cents
Payment shall be rnade �n accordance with Article 9 of ihis Contract Plan #VHl�i�-d0�
The date of Gammencement shall be Deceml�er 14,2041 with a Completion date not to
e�ceed � 20 CaIendar Days ("Contract Time"). "
Owner and Contractor hereby ag�ree to the following:
TERIVIS Al�TD CONDITIOI��
Article 1
GENERAL PRQVISIONS
1.1 T�RMS IISED TN THE CONTRACT
1.1{a). This Contract, the Plans and Specifications for ConstructiQn of this Single Family
Home represent the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and are iogether
referred to as "Contract Documents".
1.1(b). The term "Work" shall m�an the construction and services required including all
labor, materials, equipa�ent and services provided by the Con�ractor to fulfill the
Contractox's" obligat�ons and responsibilities undex the Cont�ract Documents.
1.1{c ). The term Owner's Represantative shall mean the City of Fort Worth Housing
Department who provides administra�ion of the Contract as described in the Contract
Docurnents. The Qwner's Representative will have the authority to act on behal� c�f t,h�
Owner anly to the exfe�t pxnvi.ded in the Confract Documents. ���
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1.1{d}. This Contract may �e amended or modified ONLY by a mutualiy agreed written
madification or in the form of a Change Order. A Change Oz'der shall be a written ordex
to the Contractor signed by the "�wn.ex" or �v�mer's Representative to change the Work,
Contract Sum or Contract Time. A change order is a part of this Coniract and the
Cantract Documents.
1.1(e}. Tha exhibits and addendum's attached together with the change orders are a part
af this contract and binding on all parties. Those items include but are not limited ta,
Chan.ge Orders, Contractor's Applic�tion and Certifica#e for Payment, Contractor's
�davit of Payment of Debts and Claims, and the Certificate af Substantial Completion,
Drawings, and other Specifications.
Article 2
RESPONSIBILITIES �F THE OWNER
21 TNFORMATIOPT AND SERVICES
�.1{a). If requested by the Contractor, the Owner shall furnish and pay far a survey and a
legal description of the site.
�.1(b). Except for permits and fees which are the responsibility of the Contractor under
the Contract Documents, the Own�r shall obtain and pay for necessary approvals,
easements, assessments and charges.
�.� OWN�R'S RIGHT TO STOP WORK
If �he Contractor fails to comply with the Cantract �errns, the Owner ar the �wner's
Representative may dir�ct the Contraciar in writing ta stop the Work until the correction
is made.
2.3 OWNER'S RIGHT TO CARRY OUT THE WDRK
If the Can#ractor defaults ox neglects to cany out ti�e Wark in accnrdance with th�
Con�ract Dacuments and fails within fourteen days (14) from the dai'e of written notice
from the Owner or Ownex's Representative ta cure such default, the Owner or Own�r's
Representative may, without prejudice to other remedies, cure such defaults. In such
case, a Change Order shall be issued deduc�ing the cost of correction frorn payrnents due
Contractor. If the default is nat reasonably susceptible to cure by Contractor within the
faurteen (14) day period, Owner will not exercise t�.e option fia terminate this agreement
so long as the Contractor has commenced to cure th�c default within the fourteen (14) day
period a.t�d diligentl� complete the work within a reasanable time.
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2.4 OWNER'S RIGHT TO PERFORM CO1vSTRUCTION / AWARD SEPARATE CONTRACT
�,4(a). The Owner reserves the right to perform construction or aperataons related to the
project with the Owner's own forces, and ta award separate contracts in connection with
other portians o�the project.
2.4(b}. The Owner sha11 require the Contractor to coordinate and cooperate with separate
contractors employed by the Owner.
2.4{e ). The Owner shall require that costs by delays or by imprnpexly tirned activities ar
defective constr�xction be borne by the party responsible therefor.
2.5 If a defect occurs and if the Co:atractor does not cure the defect timely according to
the contract provisions the Owner may enter into a separate contract with a third party to
cure their defect. The contractor then shall timely reimburse the Owr�er far the cost of
contracting with the third party and the cost to cure the defect.
Article 3
RESONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
3.1 EX�CUT[OP1 O� THE CONTRACT
Execution of the Cantract by the Contractar is a re�resentation that the Cantractor has
visited the site, become iamiliar with local conditions under which the Work is to be
performed ar�d correlated personal observations with requirements o� the Gontract
Documents.
3.Z REVIEW OF' CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND �'IELQ CONDITIOI�[S BY TH� CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall carefully study and eompare the Con#ract Docurnents with each
other and with in�ormatzo� furnished by t.he Owner, Before commencing activities, the
Contractor shall {1) take field measurements and verify field condidons; (2j careiully
com�are this and other information known to the Contractox with the Contract
Documents; and (3) promptly report errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered to the
Owner's Representative.
3.3 SUPERVISIOI�T AND CONSTRUCTI�N �ROCEDURES
3.3(a). The "Coritractor shall supervise and direct the Work, using "Contxactor's" best
skill and attenfian. The Cantractor shall be solely responsible far and have control over
construction rneans, methods, techniques, sequences and procedtures, and for caordinating
all portions of th� Work.
3.3{k�). Th� Contractor, as soon as practicable a�ter award af the Contract, shall furnish in
writing to the Owner through t�e Owner°s Representative the names of subcontractors or
suppliers for each portion af the Work. The Owner's Representative wi11 promptly reply
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to the Contractor in writ�ng if the "Owner" or the Own�r's Arch.itect, after due
investigatian, has reasonabfe ob3ectian to the subcontractars or suppliers listed.
3.3(c ). The Contractor will comply with Minority/Woman Business Enterprise
(M/WBE) requirements as outlined in �kr,e "Specification� for Construction of Single
Family Homes". The Owner h.as a minimum goal of �0% of the doll� volume af the
contract for ibIWBE participation.
3.4 LABOR AND MATERIALS
Unless otherwise pro�ided in ihe �antract Docum�nts, the Contractor sha11 provide and
pay for labor, materials, equipment, tools, utilities, transportation, and other facilities and
services necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work. The Contractor
shall deliv�r, handle, store, and install materiais in accordance with manufacturer°s
instructions.
3.� WARRANTY
The Contractar warrants to t�ie Owner and Owner's Representativ� that: {1) materials and
equipment furnished under the Contract are new, unused and ai good quality unless
otherwise required or permitted by the Contract Documents; (2} the Work will be ftee
from defects not inherent in the quality required or permitted; (3) the Wflrk wi11 canfarm
to the requirements of the Contract Docum�nts and the Caatractor.shall provide a ten year
warranty.
3.6 TAXES
T�e Contracfar shall pay sales, consumer, use and similar taxes that are �egally required
when the Cantract is executed.
3.7 INSURANCE
During the term o� �his cvntract and arxy extension there of, contractor sh�all maintain an
insurance paliey with the failowing coverage:
3.7 (a) Cammercial General Lialaility Insura�ce of a mitiimum of $1,400,000.00 per
occwrrence. -
3.7 (b) Business Auto Liability Insurance ofa m:inimum af $1,000,OOO.QO each accident.
3.7 (c) Statutory Workers' Compensation Insuran.ce including employer's liability.
3.7 (d) Builder°s Risk Insurance ta cover the propet�.y in the course of the project (against
f�re, hail, th�ft, etc. of materials and incomplete construction).
3.7 (e) In addition, the City of Fort Worth and Fart Warth �Tousing Finance Corporation
�hall be endorsed as an additional insured on aIl insurance policies.
3.8 P�RMFTS, FEES AND NOTICES
3.8(a). The Gontractor shall obtain azid pa� for the building permit and other permits and
governmenf fees, licenses and inspectiona necessary £ox proper execution and completion
of the Work.
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3,8(b). The Con#ractar shall comply with th� notices required by agencies having
jurisdiction over the Work. If the Cantractor performs work knowing it to be contrary to
iaws, statutes, ardinances, building cades, and rules and regulations wzthout notice to the
Architect, Owner's Repxesentativ� and Owner, fii�e Contractor shall assume full
responsibility for such Work and shall bear tbe attributable costs. The Contractor shal�
promptly natify the Architec�lOwner's Representative in writing of any lcnown
inconsistencies in the Contract Documents with such governmental laws, rules and
regulations.
3.9 USE OF S�TE �
The Contractor shall coniine operations at the sit� to areas permitted by law, ordinances,
permits, the Contraci Documents and the Owner.
3.10 SUBMI'CTALS
The Contractor shalI promptly review, approve in writing and submit to the Owner's
Representative Shop Drawings, Product Data, Sampl�s, and similar submiitals required
by the Contract Docume�ts. Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples arid similar
submittals are not a part of the Contract Documents.
3.11 CUTTINC A1�ID PATCHING
The Contractor shall be responsible for cutting, fitting or patching required ta complete
the Work or ta make its parts fit together properly.
3.1� CL�ANING LTP
The Contractor shall keep the premises arid surrounding area free fram accumulation of
debris and irash related to the Woric.
3.13 IND�M1VIk'ICATiON
Contractor cavenant� and agrees to and daes hereby indemnify, ha�d harmless and
defend, at its ov�m e�pense, Owner's Representative, its officers, ag�nts, serva�ts and
employees, from aind against any and all clairns ar suits fnr prop�rty loss or damage
and/or person.ai injury, including death, to any and alI persons, of whatsaever kind or
character, whether reat or asserted, arising out of or in connection; with, directly or
indirectly, #he �vork and services to be perfonned hereunder by Cantractor, its officers,
agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether or not_ eaused� in
whole or in nart, bv t�e al�e�ed ne�6gence_of _the offcers,_ agen#s,_ servants,,
emplovees, contractars, subcontractors, licensees and invitees of the Owner's
Representative; and said Contractor does hereby covenant and agree to assiune all
liability and responsibility of Owner, Owrter's Representative, its officers, agents,
servants and employees �ar any and all claims or suits for property loss or damag� and/or
personal injury, including death, to any and all persons, af whatsoever kind or character,
whetl�er real or asserted, arising out of or in cannection with, dixectly or indixectly, the
work and services to be per£ormed hereunder by Can.txactor, its officers, agents,
ernployees, subcanl�ractars, license�s or invitees, whether ar not caused, in whole or in,
part, by fhe alIe�ed ne�ligence of thc officers, a�ents._ servants,. emnloyces,
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contractors, sa�icontractors, licensees and invitees af the Owner's Renresentative,
Contractor likewise covenants and agrees to, and does hereby, inaemnify and hold
harmless Owner's Repre�entatiwe frot�n and agairtst any and al� injuries, damage, ias� ar
destruction to property of Owner's Representative during the perfarmance af any of the
terms and conditions of this Contract, whether arisin� out of or xn connectia� with or,
resultin� fram. in whale or in nart, anv a�nd_ aIl alle�ed acts or omissions affrcers,
s�ents, serva�ts, emplovees. contractors. subcantractors. licensees, invitees ot
Owner's ReAresentative. �
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OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE RESPQNSYBILITIES
4.1. The Owner's Representative will visit the site at intervals appropriate to the stage af
�onstruction to becorn� generaliy familiar with the progress and quality of the Work.
4.� The Owner's R�presentative does not have control aver or be in charge of or be
responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or pracedures, ar for
safety preeautions and programs in connection with the Work, since these are soiely the
Contractor's r�sponsibility. The 4wner's Representative wil! not be responsible for th�
Contractor's failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Cantract Documents,
4.3 The Owner's Representative shall have th� authority to reject Wark that does not
conform fo the Contract Documents.
4.� The Owner's Rcpresentative's duti�s, xesponsibilities and limits of authority as
described in the Contract Documents will not be chang�d without writt�n consent af the
Owner.
4.5 Based on the Owner's Representative's abservativns and evaluations of the
Contractor's Application for Payment, the qwner's Representative will review and certify
the amounts due the Contractor.
4.6 The Owner's Representative will promptly review and approve ar take appropriate
actians upon Contractor's submittals such as Shop Drawings, Product Da�a and Saanples,
hut only for the limited purpose of cheeking for conformance with information given azzd
the design concept expressed in the Cantract Documents.
4.i The Owner's Representative will pramptly interpret and decide matters conce:rning
performance under any requixements of the Contract Dacuments on written request of
eitl�er the Owner or Contractor.
4.8 The Ovvner'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 upvn written approval by
Owner.
4.10 Interpretatians and decisians af the Owner's Representative will be consistent with
the intent of arid reasonably inferable from ihe Cantract Documents and will be in writing
or in the form of drawings. When making such interprefiations and decisions, #he
Owner's Representative wil! end�avor to secure faithfui performance by both Owner and
Contractor, wil! not show partiality ta either and will not be liable far results of
interpretations or decisions so render�d in good faifh.
Article 5
TESTING AND INSPECTIONS
51 Tests, inspections and approvals af partions of the Work required by the Contract
Documents or by Iaws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of public authonties
havit�g jurisdictian shall be made at an appropriate time. If the Owner's Representative
requires addrtianal testing, the Contractor shall periarrn ihes� tests.
S.2 The C)wner shall pay for additional tests except for testing Work �aund to be
defective for whic�► the Contractor sha�i pay.
Article 6
CHA1�iGES Ylii THE WORK
G.1 After execuiifln of the Contract, ch�c�ges in th�e Wark may he accomplished by
Change Order ar by order far a minor change in the Work. The Owner, withaut
invalidating the Contract, may arder changes in the Wvrk witlun general scope oi th�
Cantract consisting of additio�ns, deletions or othcr revisians, the Cont�act Suin and
Cantrac# Time b�ing adjusted accardingiy.
6.� The Owner's Representative will have the authority to order minor changes in the
Work not involving changes ir� the Con�tract Sum or the Coniract Time and ineonsistent
with the intent of the Contract Documents. Such changes shall be written orders az�d shall
be binding an the Owner and Contractor. T�e Contractor shall carry out such written
orders promptly.
6,3 If concealed or Lu�lcn,own physical conditions ara encountered at the site tl�ai differ
materially fram those indicat�d in the Contract Documents or from those conditions
ordinaril� found to exist, the Contract Sum and Contract Time sha�l b� subject to
equxtable adjus�rrient.
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'i.l The Contractor shall prornptly correct Work rejected by the Owner's Representative
because of faiiure to confo;rm to the requirennents of the Con#ract Documents. Such
failure constitutes a default and is subject to the pro�isions in Section 2.3. The
Contractor shall bear the cost of correcting such rejected Wark.
7.2 In addition to the Contractar's other ohligations including wat�'anties under the
Contract, the Contractar shall,_ for a period of one year after Substantial Corr�pletion,
correc� work not conforming to the req�irements of the Contract Documents.
'�.3 If the Contractor fails to cure the default in accordance with Section 2.3, 4wner may
cure it and the Contractar shall reimburse th� Owner for the cost of cortection.
Article 8
TIME
�.1 Time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Contraet.
�.� If the work is delayed at any time by change orders, labor disputes, fire, unusual
delay in deliveries, unavoidable casualties or other causes beyond the Contractor's
control, the Contract Time shall be extended by Change Order for such r�asonable time as
the Owner's Representative may determine.
Article 9
PAY111iiE�iTS AND COMPLETIOI�T
9,1 CONTRACT 5UM
The Contract Sum stated in the Contract, including authorized adjustments, is the tatal
amount payabl� by fhe Owt�er to the Contractor for performance of the Work under the
rnntract Documents. A 10% reiainage will be required %r all projects exceeding
$40p0.00.
9.2 APPLICATION5 FOR PAYMENT
9.2(a}, At least ten {10) days before the date established for each progress payment, the
Contractar sha11 submit ta the Owner's Representative an itemized "Applicatiqn for
Payment" for operations completed in accordance with the valnes stated in the Contract.
Such applicatian shall be supported by data subsiantiating #he Contractar's" xight to
gayment as the Owner or Owner's Representative may reasonab�y require and reflecting
retainage if provided for elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
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9.2(b). The Contractor warrants that title iv all Work cavered by an Application fax
Payment will pass to the Owner no later than the time af payment. The Contractor further
warrants t�Zat upon subrnittaf of an A}�piication for Payment, all Work for which
Gertificates for k'ayrnent have been pre�iously issued and �ayments recei�ed from the
Owner shall, to the best oi the Contractor's knowledge, informatian and belieF, be free
and clear of liens, claims, security interests ar oiher encumbra.nces adverse to the Owner's
interests.
9.�(c). The Owner°s Kepresentative will, within seven days after receipt af the
Contractor's Appli�ation for Payment, either issue to the Owner a Request for Payment,
wiih a copy to the Contractar, for such amount as the Owner's Representative detertnines
is properly dus, or notify the Contractor and Owner in writing of the Owner's
Representative's reasons for withholding payment in part or in whole.
9.3 PROGR�SS PAYMENTS
9.3(a}. After the Owner's Representative has issued a Request for Payrnent, the Owner
shall make payment �ased on a Percentage of Compl�tion schedule provided to the
Owner by the Contrac�or. Th.xs schedule requires mutual agreement evidenced by
signatures repxes�nting "bath" pariies wi�ich shall become a part of this Con�xact.
9.3(b). Upon xeceipt of Qayment from the Owner the Contractor shall promptly pay each
subcontractors and material suppliers, out of the a�nount paid to the Contractor based on.
the wor� completed.
9.3(c). Neither the Own�r or the Owner's Reprasentativ� shall have the r�sponsibility for
the payment of money to subco�ntractors or material suppliers.
9.3(d}. A Request for Payment, progress payment, or partial ar entire use or occupancy
o� the project by t�e Owner shall not constitute acceptance oi Work performed if it is not
in accordance with the requirements of the Cantract Documents.
9.4 FII�TAL C�MPLETIOIV AND FINAL PAYMENT
9.4(a}. Upon receipt of a final Application far �'ayment with ali requued documents, the
Owner's Representative will inspect tk�e Work. When the Owner's Repr�sentative f nds
the Work accep#able and the Contract fuliy �erforrned, the Owner's Representative will
pxomptly issue a fnal Request for Payment.
9.4(b). Final paym�;nt shall not become due until the Contractor subrnits to the Owner's
Representativ� releases and waivers of liens, and data establishing payment or satisfaction
of obligations, such as receipts, claims, security fnterests or encumbrances �ising out o�'
the Contract and any other documents, certificates, surveys or warratities required by
Cantract Documents.
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9.4(c), Acceptance of final paytar�ent by the Contractor, a subcantractor ar a rnaterial
supplier shall constitute a waiver of clairns by that payee except those previously made in
writing and identif ed by that payee as unsettled at the time af f nal Application for
Payment.
Article 10
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND FROGRAMS
14.1 The Cont�actor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising aXl
safety precautxons and programs, inciuding all those required by law in connection with
performance af the Contract. Tiae Contractor shall promptly remedy lass and damage to
praperty caused in whole or in part by the Contractor, a subcontractor, anyona directly or
indirectly employed by them or anyone �`or whose acts they rnay be liable.
Article 11
TERMINATION OF THE COI'�1TRACT
11.1 T�RMINATION BY TH'� CONTRACTOR
if the Owner fails to make payments when due or hreaches any other terms of this
Contract, the Contractar may terminate the Cnntract, upon vvritten notice to the Owner,
and recover from the Owner payment for Work executed and for proven loss wiih respect
to materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery, including
reasanable avex�ead, profit and damages.
11.2 TERMIIVATTON BY THE OWNER
11.�(a). The Owner ar the Qwner's Representative upan written conse�at from Owrter,
may terrninate the Contract if the Contractor:
l, consistently, persistently ar re�eatedly refuses or fail� to supply enaugh
properly skilled workers or proper materials;
. 2, fails ta make payments to subcontractvrs far inaterials ar labor in
accordance with the respective agreements befiween the Contractor and t�e
subcontractors;
3, violates federal, state or Iocal laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders
of a public authority having jurisdiction; or
4, is othexwis� in breach of a provision of the Contract Documents.
11.�(b). When any of the above reasans exist, tt�e Owner, after con�sultation with the
Owner's Representative, m�y without prejudiae to any other rights or remedies of the
Owner and after giving the Contractor and Contractor's surety, ii any, written notice,
terminate the emp�ayment of the Cont�actor and may; .
1, take possessian, of the site an.d oi all materials thereon owned by the
Contr�ctor; �
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2. finish the Work by whatever r�asonable means or methad the Qwner may
deem ex�pedien�.
11.2(c }. When the Owner or Qwner's Represe�tativ� tertninates the Contract for ane o�
the reasons listed in 11,2(a), the Cantractor shall nat be entitled to receive further
payment until ali th� �ork is completed and accepted.
11.2{d). If the unpaid balance of the Can,tract Sum exceeds costs to finish the Work, such
excess shall be paid to the Contractor. If such costs exceed the t�npaid balance, the
Contractor shall pay the differe�ce to th� Owner. Tliis obIigation for payment sha11
survive termination of the Contract.
Article 1�
ASSIGNS
1�.1 This Contract rnay not be assigned by either party.
Articre i3
GOV�RNING I.,AW
13,1 This Contract shall b� governed by and construed in accardance with the laws o� the
S#a,te of Texas.
Article 14
PERFORMAIlTCE QF C41�1TRACT
1�.1 Thc obligafions under the terms af the cantract are perfort�ahl� in Tarrant C�unty,
Texas.
Article 1�
VEI�TUE
15.1 The parti�s hereto hereby consent that venue of any actian bxought under tlais
Contract shall be in Tarrant Caunty, Texas,
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SEVERABILITY
16.1 If one or more of the provisions of this Contract is held invalid, unenforceable or
il3egal in any respect, the remainder af the Contract shall remain valid and in full forc�
and �ffect.
TN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties her�to ha e exect�ted this Contract in Fort 'VVorth, ��
Tarrant County, Texas, this .� day of ���,A.D. �.
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A minimum of �ve (�) inspections are required:
{1} FIR5T REQUIRED I1�ISPECTION
Foundation- No cnncrete shall be placed without the steel, poly, plumbing and beams
inspection. After ins�ectian is completed and the s1aY� is poured the contractor will
receive the f rst draw in the amount of 1 S% of the contract price.
(2) SEC�ND REQUIRED INSPECTION
Fr�ming- After the house has been framed, decked, cornish installed, rooiing and siding
is completed. The contractor will receive the second draw in #he amaunt of 1 S% of the
contract price,
(3) THIRD REQUIRED INSPECTION
An in,spection is required after the windows, etectrical rough-in, plumbing tap-out, hvac
rough-in and the wall insulation is compieted( prior to installation of drywall).
Contractor vvill receive the third draw in #he amount of 18% o�t�e cantract price.
(4) FOURTH REQUIRED YNSPECTION
An inspection is required after the installation of the drywall, brick, tape/ bed/ texture,
trim-out, interiar and exterior paint, floor coverings, cabinets aza.d counter �tops and the
plumbing trim-aut is completed. The contractor witl receive the fourth draw in the
amount of 18°/a af the contract price.
(5) FIFTH REQUIRED TNSPECTION
Final inspection- All finish work completed. Drive and appraach, grrading, electrical,
hvac, attic insulatian and the Building card has been completely signed off as being
complete. The contractar will rcceive the fifth draw in the amount of 18% of the contract
price.
RETAIl�I'AGE
The 10% retainage will be r�leased after compietion of the punch list and installation of
the appliances.
Cantractar shall give Owner's representa�ive a ftve (5) day notice to schedule the required
irispections.
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ADDEND�iJI�i #2
Add to Article 9 Paragraph 9.3 Progress payment.
9.3 {e} CONSTRUCTION DRAWS
Progress paymen# shall caincide with the five (5) required inspection�.
ADDEl�TDUIVI #3
PROPERTY: 3120 Sirron St.
Fo�rt Worth, Texas
The following items axe to be included in the contract for construction:
Site prep and dirt worfc
Driveway
Curb cut
Approach -
Water and sewer lines from tap to hfluse
Cost includes termite certificate
2-1Q Home Buyers Warranty
18 Cubic Refrigerator w/ice makex
Two ceiling fans
Landscapitxg — Refer to Specifications
ADDEI�DU1Vi #4
ORDII�TANCE N�. _14171
Al�i ORDIAl�TCE AME1�D�iG THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH (198G) AS AMENDED, BY THE ADDITIOI�
OF SECTION '���0 Eli1TITLED `�ACCESSIBILITY STAI�IDARD
FOR CERTAIl� CITY ASS�STED HOUSII�TG COI�STRIICTIOl�i
PROGRAMS" REQUIRI1�iG CERTAII�T BUILDI�;G STANDAIYDS
I1V CITY ASSTSTED HOUSII�iG PROGRANIS TO PROVIDE
BASIC ACCESS TO PERSONS WITH DISABLITIES; PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORD�NANCE SHALL BE CUMULAT�VE QF OTHER
ORDIliTA1�CES; PROVIDIIVG A SEVERABILZTY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AIiT EFFECTIVE DATE
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WHEREAS, person with dis�bilities and their irnmediate families a�re often
isolated in their own homes because the homes of their acquaintances contain
insurmountable barriers, and often experience difficulty in finding a snitable house to rent
or buy; and
WHEREAS, c�rtain features in housing constructian make new houses more
accessible and livable for persons with disabilities and thus enhance the qualiiy of life for
these persons.
WHEREAS, the City ai Fort Worth is committed ta provide accessii�ility to persons
with disabilities through its housing programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDATNED BY THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
This ordinance is to require certain standards in the ca�struction of new single family
dwellings, duplexes and triplexes that are constructed with city assistance as
SECTI�N 2, to rriake houses more accessible for persons with disabilities.
SECTION �.
Tl�e following requirem�nts shatl be applicable to the cons�ruciion of new single- family
dwelling, duplexes, and triplexes {"Applicable Dwelling Units"), with city assistance.
For purpase of this ordinance, "Cl� �SSIS#ai1C�" shall rnean funds for the construction of
Applicable Dwelling Units in and city-funded program, with the funding souxce af
CDBG, HOME or any oth�r federal, state or local hausing prograrns.
SECTIOI�T 3.
The following design requirements shall apply:
Requirement i . Building Entrance
Applicable Dwelling Units mus� provide at least one building entrance �n an accessib�e
route �served by a no- step entranee ar a ramp in compliance with the CABOIANSI-
A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standard, as adopted by the Fort
Worth Building Code ("Accessibility Sta�d�rd"} and having a maximum slope not to
exceed ane in twelve {1:12); unless it is impractical to do so because oiterrain or unusual
characteristics of the site as determined by a City of Fort yG'orth building official ("City
building Official") upon review of the written request set forth in SECT�ON 4, The
building entrance doors ahall comply with the Accessibility Standard and shall ha�e a
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minimum clear opening o� 3z inch�s. The entrance may be at the front, side or back of a
dwelling as long as it is s�r�ed by an accessible route such as a garage or sidewalk.
Requirernent 2. Interior do�rs.
AlI Applicable Dwelling Units, whetl�er or not on an accessible raute, shall provide doors
designed to a�low sufficient width for the passage o� wheelchairs. Exce�t those serving
closets less than 15 �quaze feet in area, znterior doors within an Applicable Dwelling Unit
rnust provide a minimurn af 30" clear opening. A 2'8" door or standard f>'0 sIiding patio
door assembly is deemed sufficien# to comply v�ith this requirement, provided however,
compliance wi#h requirements on Maneuvering Clearance at Daors in the Accessibility
Standard shali not be mandatory.
Requirernent 3. Acccssible routes into and thrQugh the Applicat�le Dwelling Unit.
An Applicable Dwelling Unit must provide as accessible route through the Itallways and
passageways of the first floar of the unit. Further, the accessible route rnust provide a
minimum of width of 35", except through doors, and be level with ramped or beveled
changes at dQor #hresholds.
Requirerrient �. Wall reinforcernent in bathroom.
Reinforcement in the walls sha11 be provided at designated locations as specified by the
Accessibility Standard, so that grab �ars may be installed, if needed, at a iater date
without the necessity of removing partions of the e�isting wall.
Requirement 5. Light s�w�itches, elecirical outlets, thermostats and other environmental
controls.
A!1 Applicable Dwelling Units shall be designed and constructed to contain light
switches, electrical outlets, thermostats and other controls in compliar�ce with the
requirement of the Accessibility Standard. Where multiple controls sen+e the same
elements {e.g., two remo#e switches for a Iight} only orae mus� be accessible.
SECTIO�i 4,
sECTION 3 Requirement 1(Building Entrances} may be waived by the Buildin$ Official
when in �iis/her opinian, due to grade or site conditions ("Conditions"), access by ramp is
unattainable. A person requesting said waiver shall file a wxitten request ("Request")
with the City Building Official at the City of Fort Worth Development Department and
include all documents necessary to pro�ve the existence of the Conditions. The
Request shall demonstrate that the Conditions on the site render it impossible ta
camply with the requirement for exterior accessibility in this ordinance. Within 10
calendar days from the receipt of a comple�ed Reques�, the City Building Official shall
render a written decision. A copy o� the decision shall be filed in the afficial recards
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of the Develapment Department. Appeals to the City Buildiz�g Official's deeision shall
be made to the Construction and Fire Preventian Baard .in accordance with Sec�ian 7-47
of the City Code.
SECTiON �.
This ordinance shall be cumulative o� all pravisions of ordinances and of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth, Texas (19$6}, as amended, except where the pravisions o#' this
Ordinance ar� in direct conflict with the pravision5 af such ardinanc�s and such Code, in
which event conflictin� provisions o� such ordinances and such Code are hereby repealed.
SECTIOI�i 6.
It is hereby declared ta be #he intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrases, clause,
sentenc�s, paragraph or section of this ordinanee shall be declared unconstitutional by the
valid judgment or decree of any court of compctent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality
shall nat affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections
of this ordinance, since the same would have been. enacted by the City Council without
the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutiona� phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
SECTION 7.
This ordinancc shall iake effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date af
its passage, and it is sa ordained.
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