HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 15517Ordinance No. ~ ~~`°~1
AN ORDINANCE ~ INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN .THE GENERAL FUND BY $446,944.00 AND
DECREASING THE RESERVED, UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE BY
$446,944.00 FOR THE PURPOSE .OF FUNDING CONTRACTS FOR NON-
CONSENT TOWING OF WRECKED OR ABANDONDEND VEHICLES FROM
MULITPLE VENDORS; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
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 2002-
2003 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund by $446,944.00 and decreasing the reserved, ~undesignated
fund balance by $446,944.00 for the purpose of funding contracts for non-consent towing of
wrecked or abandoned vehicles from multiple vendors.
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. 15184 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTNE: ~' ~'
City of Fort Worth, Texas
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
4/8/03. C-19544 35TOWS 1 of 2
SUBJECT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND CONTRACTS FOR NON-
CONSENT TOWING OF WRECKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES FROM MULTIPLE
VENDORS REQUIRED BY CITY ORDINANCE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize contracts for Police Department requested non-consent towing of wrecked or abandoned
vehicles from multiple vendors as required by Section 34-181 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth
(1986), as amended; and
2. Authorize the contracts to begin April 8, 2003, and expire September 30, 2003, with options to
renew, for four additional one-year periods; and
3. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations by $446,944 in the General Fund from available funds.
DISCUSSION:
Section 34-181 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, required that all police
department, non-consent tows, shall be undertaken pursuant to contract, specifically executed between
the City and a wrecker company. The Public Safety Committee extensively reviewed the new rates and
unanimously approved this recommendation on March 25, 2003.
There are three types of contracts and rates as follows:
® Standard tow trucks $100
® Tilt bed/rollback tow trucks $125
® Tandem tow trucks $180
Contracts will be executed with any vendor desiring to perform non-consent tows for the Police
Department, if they meet the contract requirements such as towing operations being the vendors
primary business, equipment specifications, insurance, and a locally licensed storage facility.
The fees for services to be provided and assignment to one of four zones are the same as contained by
City Code. The estimated expenditure for these services is $1.8 million per year including the
anticipated increase (of $446,944) for the remainder of the fiscal year based on the revised rates. This
increase will be offset by revenue collected as fees.
Caty of Fort Worth, Texacs
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
4/8/03 C-'! 9544 35TOWS 2 of 2
SUBJECT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND CONTRACTS FOR NON-
CONSENT TOWING OF WRECKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES FROM MULTIPLE
VENDORS REQUIRED BY CITY ORDINANCE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RENEWAL OPTIONS -These contracts may be renewed for up to four successive one-year terms at
the City's option. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided the City Council
has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal term.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval and completion of the above recommendations and
the adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's ( FUND ~ ACCOUNT ~ CENTER
Office by: (to)
AMOUNT
CITY SECRETARY
I GG01 I 539120 I 0353403 I $446.944.00 I
City of Fort North, Texas
DATE
4/8/03 REFERENCE NUMBER
C-19544 LOG NAME
35TOws PAGE
3 of 2
SUBJECT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND CONTRACTS FOR NON-
CONSENT TOWING .OF WRECKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES FROM MULTIPLE
VENDORS REQUIRED BY CITY ORDINANCE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Libby Watson G183 GG01 462624 0353403 $446,944.00
Originating Department Head:
Ralph Mendoza 48386 (from) APPROVED 04/08/03
- 0001 539120 0353403 $446,944.00 ORD.# 15517
Additional Information Contact:
Susan Alanis 78262