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DESIGN PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT
FOR
NORTHPOINTE WEST
(TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS)
This Design Procurement Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the
City of Fort Worth, a home -rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas ("City"), acting by
and through, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Lennar Homes of Texas Land and
Construction, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership ("Developer"), acting by and through its duly
authorized representative. City and Developer are referred to herein individually as a parry and
collectively as the parties.
Recitals
WHEREAS, in connection with Developer's development plan for Northpointe West
Phase 4, Preliminary Plat Number PP-22-052, Final Plat Number FP-24-152, City determined that
Developer is responsible for 27% of the cost of designing and constructing a traffic signal system
at the intersection of Heritage Trace Parkway and Fleming Ranch Road, as more fully depicted in
Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, to provide a critical regional connection, City desires to participate with
Developer in the design and construction of the traffic signal system ; and
WHEREAS, Developer shall be responsible for the engineering design and engineering
services related to the construction of a traffic signal system at the intersection of Heritage Trace
Parkway and Fleming Ranch Road ("Project") in accordance with the City's Transportation
Improvement Plan and Master Thoroughfare Plan and
WHEREAS, City and Developer desire to enter into this Agreement in order to accomplish
the goals of the parties; and
WHEREAS, Developer has retained LJA Engineering, Inc. ("Design Consultant") to
provide the design and engineering services for the Project; and
WHEREAS, Developer selected Design Consultant based on demonstrated competence
and qualifications to perform the services for a fair and reasonable price, and not on the basis of
competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed the scope, fee and schedule for the engineer services
for the Project and find them to be fair and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, City and Developer intend to execute a Community Facilities Agreement, or
other similar agreement, that provides for the Developer to construct the Project and seek a 73%
reimbursement from the City for the City's share of the construction costs and eligible construction
expenses as agreed by the parties; and
OFFICIAL RECORD
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WHEREAS, Developer shall not earn a fee based upon the City's portion of the design
fees paid to Design Consultant; and
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual
covenants and agreements herein contained, the City and Developer agree as follows:
SECTION 1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 City and Developer agree that recitals stated above are true and correct and incorporated
into the Agreement by reference.
1.2 Developer has retained Design Consultant for the Project pursuant to a written agreement
to which the City consents, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit `B" and
incorporated herein by reference.
1.3 City agrees to reimburse Developer for seventy-three percent (73%) of the actual cost for
the engineering services of the Design Consultant for the Project, in a total amount not to
exceed $60,225.00 ("City's Share"). The engineering services for the Project include, but
are not limited to, the preparation of engineering drawings, renderings, contract
specifications, estimates, and other documents necessary to construct the improvements
contemplated by this Agreement ("Construction Documents"), as reviewed and approved
by the City through its Infrastructure Plan Review Center, and public bidding services and
construction phase engineering services for the Project. Developer shall pay all invoices
received by Developer from Design Consultant for the engineering services for the Project.
City will pay to Developer the City's Share of the design costs for the Project, within 30
days after: (1) the construction plans are approved by the City's Infrastructure Plan Review
Center ("IPRC"); (2) Developer delivers an invoice from Developer to the City for the
City's Share of the design cost; and (3) Developer delivers to the City a copy of the invoice
from the Design Consultant to Developer for the design of the Project. City shall pay
Developer City's Share of the construction phase engineering services for the Project after
construction of the traffic signal and acceptance of the traffic signal by the City. Developer
shall use the City's BIM 360 software to deliver all payment requests and supporting
documents to the City. Developer must register as a vendor of the City in order for City to
pay Developer the City's Share of the engineering services. City shall have the ultimate
right to approve or disapprove the Construction Documents, such approval not to be
unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned.
1.4 Developer shall receive a transportation impact fee credit for Developer's share of the costs
of the engineering services for the Project as set forth in a transportation impact fee credit
agreement executed by the parties.
1.5 Provided the City has reimbursed Developer for all submitted invoices that collectively do
not exceed the maximum amount of the City's payments in Section 1.3, City shall own the
plans and other documents, and work product Design Consultant creates for the Project.
In the event this Agreement is terminated, City shall have the right to enter into an
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agreement with Design Consultant to complete the design of the Project. Developer shall
include the City's ownership right in the plans for the Project and the City's right to enter
into an agreement with Design Consultant to complete the design of the Project if this
Agreement is terminated in Developer's agreement with Design Consultant
1.6 The parties intend to execute a Community Facilities Agreement ("CFA") for construction
of the Project with the City paying 73% of the construction costs and the Developer paying
27% of the construction costs, subject to approval of the CFA and appropriation of funds
by the City Council.
1.7 In the event any easements are necessary to complete the traffic signal system, the
Developer shall be responsible for acquiring such easements.
SECTION 2
TERMINATION
2.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon delivery of written
notice to the other parry of such intent to terminate; provided, however, the City may not
terminate this Agreement in bad faith for the purpose of avoiding its reimbursement
obligation set forth in Section 1.3 above. If the City terminates this Agreement after the
design work for the Project has commenced, then the City shall reimburse Developer for
the City's Share of the design costs incurred or paid as of the date of such termination, such
reimbursement to be made within thirty (30) days of the City's receipt of an invoice
evidencing such costs.
2.2 Fiscal Funding Out. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if, for any reason, at any
time during the term of the Agreement, the Fort Worth City Council fails to appropriate
funds sufficient for the City to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, the City may
terminate the portion of the Agreement regarding such obligations to be effective on the
later of (i) delivery by the City to Developer of written notice of the City's intention to
terminate or (ii) the last date for which funding has been appropriated by the Fort Worth
City Council for the purposes set forth in this Agreement; provided, however, the City shall
reimburse Developer for the City's Share of the design costs incurred or paid by Developer
as of the date of such termination, such reimbursement to be made within thirty (30) days
of the City's receipt of an invoice evidencing such costs.
SECTION 3
FORCE MAJEURE
3.1 If either party is unable, either in whole or part, to fulfill its obligations under this
Agreement (other than payment obligations) due to acts of God; strikes, lockouts, or other
industrial disturbances; acts of public enemies; wars; blockades; insurrections; riots;
epidemics; public health crises; earthquakes; fires; floods; restraints or prohibitions by any
court, board, department, commission, or agency of the United States or of any state;
declaration of a state of disaster or of emergency by the federal, state, county, or City
government in accordance with applicable law; issuance of a Level Orange or Level Red
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Alert by the United States Department of Homeland Security; any arrests and restraints;
civil disturbances; or explosions; or some other reason beyond the party's reasonable
control (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"), the obligations so affected by such Force
Majeure Event will be suspended only during the continuance of such event; provided,
however, that any payment obligations of either party under this Agreement shall not be
excused or delayed by any Force Majeure Event.
SECTION 4
LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
4.1 DEVELOPER SHALL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL
PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDINGDEATH, TOANYANDALL PERSONS, OFANYKIND OR CHARACTER,
WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CA USED BY THE NEGLIGENT
ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
DEVELOPER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
4.2 DEVELOPER AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD THE CITY, ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES HARMLESS AGAINST ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS, LA WSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS, AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND,
INCL UDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO DEVELOPER'S BUSINESS AND
ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING
DEATH) THAT MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF, OR BE OCCASIONED BY (I)
DEVELOPER'S BREACH OF ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS
AGREEMENT OR (II) ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF DEVELOPER, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES,
EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER THAN THE CITY), OR SUBCONTRACTORS
RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT THAT THE
INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY
LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT OF THE CITY OR ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR
SEPARATE CONTRACTORS. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS A
WAIVER OF THE CITY'S GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY AS PROVIDED BY THE
LA WS OF TEXAS.
4.3 Developer shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release and
indemnity in favor of the City in substantially the same form as above. This section shall
survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
4.4 Developer's agreement with the Design Consultant shall include a release and indemnity in
favor of City in substantially the following form:
"DESIGN CONSULTANT SHALL INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AGAINST LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED
BY OR RESULTING FROM AN ACT OF NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL TORT,
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, OR FAILURE TO PAY A
SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER COMMITTED BY DESIGN CONSULTANT OR
DESIGN CONSULTANT'S AGENT, CONSULTANT UNDER CONTRACT, OR
ANOTHER ENTITY OVER WHICH THE DESIGN CONSULTANT EXERCISES
CONTROL. "
SECTION 5
INSURANCE
5.1 Developer shall maintain the insurance requirements set forth in Exhibit "C", which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
5.2 Developer shall require in its contract with Design Consultant that City is listed as an
additional insured on Design Consultant's insurance policy.
SECTION 6
NONDISCRIMINATION
6.1 Developer shall not engage in any unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color,
national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual
orientation or any other prohibited criteria in performing the services under this Agreement.
SECTION 7
VENUE AND CHOICE OF LAW
7.1 Developer and City agree that this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises
on the basis of any provision of this Agreement, venue for such action shall lie in state
courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern
District of Texas — Fort Worth Division.
SECTION 8
THIRD -PARTY RIGHTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
8.1 The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the City and
Developer, and any lawful assign or successor of Developer, and are not intended to create
any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
8.2 Developer agrees that it will not subcontract or assign all or any part of its rights, privileges
or duties hereunder without the prior written consent of the City, and any attempted
subcontract or assignment of same without such prior consent of the City shall be void.
SECTION 9
BINDING COVENANTS
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9.1 Subject to the limitations contained herein, the covenants, conditions and agreements made
and entered into by the parties hereunder are declared to be for the benefit of and binding
on their respective successors, representatives and permitted assigns, if any.
SECTION 10
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
10.1 Developer shall perform all work and services hereunder as an independent contractor, and
not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of the City. Developer shall have exclusive
control of, and the exclusive right to control the details of the work performed hereunder,
and all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions
of its officers, agents, employees and subconsultants (or subcontractors). Nothing herein
shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture between the City and
Developer, its officers, agents, employees and subconsultants (or subcontractors), and
doctrine of respondent superior has no application as between the City and Developer.
SECTION 11
AMENDMENTS, CAPTIONS, AND INTERPRETATION
11.1 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the terms and provisions of this
Agreement may not be modified or amended except upon the written consent of both the
City and Developer.
11.2 Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall
not be deemed a part of this Agreement.
11.3 In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more
strongly for, or against, any party, regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement.
SECTION 12
GOVERNMENTAL POWERS AND IMMUNITIES
12.1 It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, the City does not waive or surrender
any of its governmental powers or immunities.
SECTION 13
AUTHORIZATION AND COUNTERPARTS
13.1 By executing this Agreement on behalf of Developer, the person signing below affirms that
he or she is authorized to execute this Agreement and that all representations made herein
with regard to the signer's identity, address, and legal status are true and correct.
13.2 This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed an
original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
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SECTION 14
SEVERABILITY AND NO WAIVER
14.1 It is agreed that in the event any covenant, condition or provision herein contained is held
to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such covenant,
condition or provision shall in no way affect any other covenant, condition or provision,
and does not materially prejudice either Developer or City in connection with the rights
and obligations contained in the valid covenants, conditions or provisions of this
Agreement.
14.2 The failure of either party to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of that
party's right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
SECTION 15
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
15.1 This Agreement is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations, including, but not limited to, all provisions of the City's Charter and
ordinances, as amended.
15.2 If City notifies Developer or any of its officers, agents, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, licensees, volunteers, or invitees of any violation of such laws, ordinances,
rules or regulations, Developer shall immediately desist from and correct the violation.
SECTION 16
NOTICES
16.1 Notices to be provided hereunder shall be sufficient if forwarded to the other party by hand -
delivery or via U.S. Postal Service certified mail, postage prepaid, or by electronic mail, to
the address of the other party shown below:
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To the City:
Development Services Department
Attn: Leon Wilson
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Email: Leon.Wilson(a�fortworthtexas.gov
with copies to:
City Attorney's Office
City of Fort Worth
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas, 76102
and
City Manager's Office
City of Fort Worth
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
To the Developer:
Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd.
1231 Greenway Drive, Suite 800
Irving, Texas 75038
Attn: Greg Urech, Division President - Land
Telephone (469) 587-5335
Email: gre .ug rechglennar.com
with a copy to:
Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd.
1231 Greenway Drive, Suite 800
Irving, Texas 75038
Attention: Herman Randow, Regional Counsel
Telephone: (469) 587-5520
Email: herman.randow&lennar.com
SECTION 17
HEADINGS
17.1 The headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are not intended to
define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
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SECTION 18
RIGHT TO AUDIT
18.1 Developer agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under this Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Developer involving transactions
relating to this Agreement. Developer agrees that the City shall have access during normal
working hours to all necessary Developer facilities and shall be provided adequate and
appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this
section. The City shall give Developer reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
18.2 Developer shall include in its contract with Design Consultant a right, until the expiration
of three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement, to have access to and the right
to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Design
Consultant involving transactions relating to this Agreement and the agreement between
Developer and Design Consultant. Design Consultant must agree that the City shall have
access during normal working hours to all necessary Design Consultant facilities and shall
be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance
with the provisions of this section. City shall give Design Consultant reasonable advance
notice of intended audits.
SECTION 19
PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ISRAEL
19.1 Developer acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government
Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a company for goods or
services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1)
does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. By
signing this contract, Developer certifies that Developer's signature provides written
verification to the City that Developer: (1) does not boycott Israel, and (2) will not boycott
Israel during the term of the contract.
SECTION 20.
PROHIBITION ON BOYCOTTING ENERGY COMPANIES
20.1 Developer acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2276 of the Texas Government
Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a
value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City
with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract contains a written
verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will
not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. To the extent that Chapter
2276 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement,
Developer certifies that Developer's signature provides written verification to the City that
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Developer: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy
companies during the term of this Agreement.
SECTION 21.
PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
INDUSTRIES
21.1 Developer acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services
that has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds
of the City with a company with 10 or more full-time employees unless the contract
contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy,
guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade
association; and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm
entity or firearm trade association. To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government
Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Developer certifies that
Developer's signature provides written verification to the City that Developer: (1) does not
have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm
trade association during the term of this Agreement.
SECTION 22
SOLE AGREEMENT
22.1 This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated
herein, contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and Developer,
and any lawful assign and successor of Developer, as to the matters contained herein. Any
prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby declared null and void to the
extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have made and executed this Agreement in multiple
originals to be effective on the date signed by the City's Assistant City Manager.
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
Jesica McEachern
Assistant City Manager
03/16/2026
Date:
RECOMMENDED BY:
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Dalton Harrell (Mar 10, 2026 11:19:07 EDT)
D.J. Harrell
Development Services Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
Richard A. McCracken
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
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DEVELOPER:
Lennar Homes of Texas Land and
Construction, Ltd.,
a Texas limited partnership
By: U.S. Home, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability cg-mpany, its General Partner
Name: fennifer El
Title: Authorized
Date: 2 `
_Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all performance
and reporting requirements_
Leon Wilson, Tr, P.E., CFM
Leon Wilson, Jr., P.E.
Sr. Capital Projects Officer
AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION:
M&C: 25-1118
Date approved: 12-9-25
Form 1295: 2025-1385460
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT B
DESIGN PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT
DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
(See attached)
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March 3, 2026
Annie Hepner, PE
Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd.
1231 Greenway Drive, Suite 800
Irving, Texas 75038
Re: Northpointe West, Phase 1A
City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
LJA Job No. NT600-0204A
LJA Proposal No. 25-48123
Dear Ms. Hepner:
469.621.0710
TBPELS F-1386
TBPELS 10110501
www.LJA.com
6060 North Central Expressway, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75206
EXHIBIT B
LJA Engineering, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal for the following services in accordance with
the terms and conditions set forth in the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between LJA
Engineering, Inc. and Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., dated February 07, 2019.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Scope and fee herein anticipate the preparation of traffic signal construction plans with associated
Design and Construction Phase Services as described below.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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429. TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN CONSTRUCTION PLANS
Prepare traffic signal design plans demonstrating existing conditions, proposed signal layout, signal
design tables, and applicable details for the Fleming Ranch and Heritage Trace intersection. Signal
plan sets will be submitted for City of Fort Worth review and comment at the 30 percent, 60 percent
and 90 percent levels. After addressing applicable comments for the 90 percent plan set, a final set of
signal plans will be issued and submitted to the City of Fort Worth for Approval. This task does not
include traffic analysis or subsurface utility engineering (SUE).
Should items outside this Scope of Services including special studies or non-standard structures be
required, an additional services request will be submitted.
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470. DESIGN COORDINATION
Attend meetings and coordinate with city and others, including sharing of files and coordination
meetings, as requested by Client.
490. SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Prepare standard City specifications and contract documents book for the Traffic Signal Improvements
at the Fleming Ranch and Heritage Trace intersection. This scope includes coordination with the
awarded contractor and owner to obtain items required within the documents (certificates of insurance,
bonds, signatures, etc.).
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
500. BIDDING SERVICES
Obtain one set of quantities for bidding purposes and assemble construction bid documents for
grading, utilities, and paving. These packages will include a bid schedule and specifications.
Assist the Client in the public advertisement of the Project for bid, including preparation and distribution
of notices, invitation, bid conditions, and prequalification forms.
Attend Pre -Bid Meetings with prospective bidders as required by the bid documents. Respond to
bidder request for information and prepare addenda as necessary.
Collect, open, and tabulate bids in accordance with the bid documents and make a recommendation
to the City of Fort Worth regarding award of the proposed construction contract.
545. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Attend Pre -Construction Conference with the successful Contractors, City, and the Client to discuss
the project in detail.
Make periodic visits to the site to observe the progress of construction activity and to determine, in
general, if the work is proceeding in accordance with the information given and the design concept
expressed in the Contract Documents. This review should not be in lieu of work performed by City
Inspectors but will be more general in nature. LJA has no responsibilities for project's safety,
construction means and methods or construction quality, cost or schedule.
Calculate inspection fees based on final contract amount.
Issue Notice to Proceed on behalf of Owner.
Coordinate with contractor and owner regarding plan interpretation and attend meetings and site visits
as required.
Consult with and advise the Client, issue instructions to the Contractors on behalf of and as requested
by the Client.
Review Contractor change orders as required.
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Review monthly and final estimates for payment to Contractor.
Accompany Client and the City Staff on their final inspection of the project for compliance with the
Contract Documents.
Revise contract drawings, based on information provided by the contractor, to show the work as
actually constructed; furnish a set of prints of these revised drawings to agencies as required. These
are not certified as as -built plans but will be record drawings as signed by contractor. Furnish a set of
these Record Drawings to the Client.
Assist the Client in obtaining final acceptance of the project by the City as required.
SPECIAL SERVICES
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Prepare and submit a Community Facilities Agreement, financial guarantee, bid documents and
exhibits in accordance with City of Fort Worth requirements and process through the City for approval.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
This Scope is based on the following General Conditions:
• All negotiations and coordination with adjoining property owners will be by Client.
• Franchise utility coordination will be by others.
• Design will be based on City of Fort Worth Signal Design Standards.
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
(01A) PHASE 1A TRAFFIC SIGNAL
CIVIL DESIGN SERVICES
429
Traffic Signal Design & Construction Plans
Lump Sum
$60,000
470
Design Coordination
Lump Sum
$12,500
490
Specifications & Contract Documents
Lump Sum
$10,000
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
500
Bidding Services
Lump Sum
$25,000
545
Construction Administration
Lump Sum
$20,000
SPECIAL SERVICES
830
Community Facilities Agreement
Lump Sum
$10,000
Z99
Reimbursable Expenses
Estimated
$20,000
TOTAL
$157,500
* Sales Tax will be added to these Survey Services
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Compensation for Additional Services not listed herein or services required due to change in municipal
ordinances and/or State legislation will be billed on a time and materials basis in accordance with LJA
Standard Rate Schedule below or on a lump sum basis agreed upon at the time the work is authorized.
SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Client has contracted with the City of Fort Worth (the "City") in a role as a developer to help design
and construct the Project and the City has requested that Client include certain supplemental terms
and conditions in its agreements with subconsultants working on the Project, including LJA. LJA and
the Client agree as follows:
Ownership of Plans. City shall own the plans and other documents and work product LJA creates for
the Project. In the event the agreement between the City and Client is terminated, City shall have the
right to enter into an agreement with LJA to complete LJA's services for the Project. Client shall
include the City's ownership right in the plans and the City's right to enter into an agreement with LJA
to complete the design in Developer's agreement with the Design Consultant.
Insurance. LJA shall list the City as an additional insured on LJA's Commercial Liability and
Automobile insurance policies. The City shall be listed as a certificate holder on LJA's certificate of
insurance.
Indemnity. LJA SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE CITY OF FORT WORTH HARMLESS FROM
ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO THE EXTENT THAT THE DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY OR
RESULTING FROM AN ACT OF NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL TORT, INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, OR FAILURE TO PAY A SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER
COMMITTED BY LJA OR LJA'S AGENT, OR ANOTHER ENTITY OVER WHICH LJA EXERCISES
CONTROL.
Right to Audit. Client shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment to Client by the
City under Client's agreement with the City, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of LJA involving transactions relating to Client's
agreement with the City and the agreement between Client and LJA. LJA agrees that the City shall
have access during normal working hours to all necessary LJA facilities, and shall be provided
adequate and appropriate workspace, in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of
this section. The City shall give LJA reasonable advance notice of any intended audits.
LABOR CATEGORY
Lowest
Highest
Department Head (VP, Division Manager)
$245.00
$295.00
Senior Consultant
$230.00
$295.00
Director
$215.00
$295.00
Group/Design Manager
$200.00
$295.00
Sr. Project Manager
$200.00
$295.00
Project Manager
$150.00
$290.00
Sr. Project Engineer
$150.00
$290.00
Professional Engineer (Project Engineer, APM)
$120.00
$220.00
Graduate/Design Engineer
$100.00
$175.00
Sr. Civil Designer
$120.00
$200.00
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Civil Designer
$ 85.00
$170.00
Sr. Planner
$130.00
$240.00
Planner
$ 85.00
$175.00
Sr. Landscape Architect (Studio Lead)
$165.00
$280.00
Landscape Architect
$105.00
$195.00
Landscape Designer
$ 95.00
$150.00
Sr. Construction Manager
$130.00
$240.00
Construction Manager
$105.00
$185.00
Resident Project Representative
$100.00
$195.00
Construction Engineer
$100.00
$195.00
Construction Inspector
$ 85.00
$170.00
GIS Developer
$100.00
$210.00
GIS Analyst
$ 70.00
$140.00
Survey Project Manager
$130.00
$265.00
Project Surveyor
$110.00
$220.00
Survey Technician
$ 70.00
$175.00
Clerical (Admin. Assistant)
$ 60.00
$130.00
Intern
$ 50.00
$ 95.00
In accordance with Rule 3.356 - Real Property Services governed by the Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts, sales tax will be applied on services used to determine or confirm property boundaries, such
as boundary recovery, lot surveying/pins, title surveying, right-of-way surveying, and final platting.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
In performance of the Scope of Services attached to the Project specific Proposal, the following types
of expenses are not contemplated in the Total Proposal Fee. These are considered Reimbursable
Expenses and LJA will be compensated for in accordance with the following:
1. Reproduction, out-of-town travel expenses, employee travel and mileage, and other non -labor
charges directly related to the Project will be billed at cost plus ten percent.
2. Filing fees, permit fees, and other special charges which are advanced on behalf of the Client
will be billed at cost plus ten percent.
3. Subcontracted services and other services by outside consultants will be billed at cost plus ten
percent.
4. Vehicle mileage will be charged at the current IRS mileage rate per mile for all travel.
5. Sales tax as required by state law for surveying services will be billed at cost.
If this proposal meets with your approval, please execute proposal and return a copy to us. Your
signature below will be sufficient authorization to commence the stated work.
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We appreciate this opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to working with you on this
project. If you have questions, please call me at 817.288.1965.
Sincerely,
LENNAR HOMES OF TEXAS LAND AND
CONSTRUCTION, LTD.
a Texas limited partnership
By: U.S. Home LLC, a Delaware limited
Landon King, PE liability company (as successor -in -interest
Project Director by conversion from U.S. Home Corporation,
a Delaware corporation), its General Partner
By:
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EXHIBIT C -TO DESIGN PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT
INSURANCE
1.01 Duty to Acquire and Maintain. Developer shall ensure that a policy or policies of insurance
are procured and maintained at all times, in full force and effect, to provide coverage of the types
and amounts specified herein, naming the City as an additional insured as set forth herein, and
covering all public risks related to this Agreement. The insurance required hereunder may be met
by a combination of self-insurance and primary and excess policies.
1.02 Types and Amounts of Coverage Required
a. Commercial General Liability:
(1) $1,000,000.00 per occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate, including
coverage for the following: (i) Premises Liability; (ii) independent contractors; (iii)
products/completed operations; (iv) personal injury; (v) contractual liability; (vi)
explosion, collapse, and underground property damage
b. Property Damage Liability:
(1) $1,000,000.00 per occurrence
Umbrella Policy
(1) $5,000,000.00
d. Environmental Impairment Liability) &/or Pollution Liability
(1) $2,000,000 per occurrence
(2) $5,000,000 aggregate
Automobile Liability:
(1) $1,000,000.00 Each accident on a combined single -limit basis
f. Worker's Compensation:
(1) As required by law
g. Employer's Liability
(1) $1,000,000.00 per accident
1.03 Revisions to Required Coverage. At the reasonable recommendation of the City's Risk
Manager, the City may at any time revise insurance coverage requirements and limits reasonably
Design Procurement Agreement for Northpointe West Page 14 of 15
Traffic Signal System Improvements
Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd
required by this Agreement. Company agrees that within thirty (30) days of receipt of written
notice from the City, all such revisions requested by the City will be implemented.
1.04 Underwriters and Certificates. The insurers for all policies must be licensed and approved
to do business in the State of Texas. Except for workers' compensation, all insurers must have a
minimum rating of A: VII in the current A. M. Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably
equivalent financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is
below that required, prior written approval of the City's Risk Management Division is required.
Developer shall ensure that City is furnished with certificates of insurance signed by the respective
companies as proof that the types and amounts of insurance coverage required herein have been
obtained.
1.05 Deductibles. Deductible or self -insured retention limits on any line of coverage required
herein shall not exceed $25,000.00 in the annual aggregate unless the limit per occurrence or per
line of coverage, or aggregate is otherwise approved by the City.
1.06 No Limitation of Liability. The insurance requirements set forth in this section and any
recovery by the City of any sum by reason of any insurance policy required under this License
shall in no way be construed or affected to limit or in any way affect Company's liability to the
City or other persons as provided by this Agreement or law.
1.07 Umbrella or Excess Liability. If insurance policies are not written for specified coverage
limits, an Umbrella or Excess Liability insurance for any differences is required. Excess Liability
shall follow form of the primary coverage.
1.08 Additional Insured. The City, its officers, employees and volunteers shall be named as an
Additional Insured on the Automobile and Commercial General Liability policies.
1.09 Waiver of Subro _ ag tion. The insurance shall include a waiver of rights of recovery
(subrogation) in favor of the City of Fort Worth.
1.10 Copies of Policies and Endorsements. City shall be entitled, upon request and without
expense, to receive copies of policies and endorsements thereto and may make any reasonable
requests for deletion or revision or modifications of particular policy terms, conditions, limitations,
or exclusions in order to comply with the requirements of this Agreement except where policy
provisions are established by law or regulations binding upon either of party or the underwriter on
any such policies.
1.11 Certificate of Insurance. Developer shall submit to the City a certificate of insurance
evidencing all required insurance coverage and any applicable endorsements.
Design Procurement Agreement for Northpointe West Page 15 of 15
Traffic Signal System Improvements
Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd
City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
Texas
Council Communication
DATE: 12/09/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-1118
LOG NAME: 06NORTHPOINTE WEST TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SUBJECT
(CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Design Procurement Agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD. with City Participation
in the Amount Up to $60,225.00 for the Engineering Design of a Traffic Signal to be Constructed at the Intersection of Fleming Ranch Road and
Heritage Trace Parkway in Northwest Fort Worth, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement
Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a design procurement agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD. with City participation
in the amount up to $60,225.00 for the engineering design of a traffic signal at the intersection of Fleming Ranch Road and Heritage Trace
Parkway to serve the Northpointe Development and anticipated future growth in Northwest Fort Worth;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Transportation Impact Fee Capital Fund by
increasing receipts and appropriations in the Community Facilities Agreement project (City Project No. P00001) in the amount of
$60,225.00, from available Transportation Impact Fee and interest earnings collected within the Revenue -Service Area E - Transportation
Impact Fees project (City Project No. UN9915) for the purpose of funding the Northpointe West Traffic Signal project (City Project
No.106585); and
3. Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is for the City to participate with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction,
LTD. (Developer) in the engineering design cost for a traffic signal project in the Northpointe subdivision which lies west of Old Decatur Road and
U.S. Highway 287 Business. The Developer's proposed project requires a traffic signal for the Northpointe Development at the intersection of
Fleming Ranch Road and Heritage Trace Parkway to serve the Northpointe Development and anticipated future growth in Northwest Fort Worth.
The City's portion of the cost to design this traffic signal shall be 73 percent and the Developer's portion of the cost shall be 27 percent. The
project is located within Transportation Impact Fee Service Area E and was identified as impact fee eligible in the most recent transportation
impact fee study.
Funds are currently available in the Revenue Service Area E-Transportation Impact Fees project within the Transportation Impact Fee Capital Fund
for the purpose of funding the Northpointe West Traffic Signal project.
The estimated fee for the City's portion of the engineering design, coordination, and construction documents is $60,225.00. The engineering
design will be reviewed through the City's Infrastructure Plan Review Center (IPRC) process.
Project Cost Breakdown
Lennar Homes of Texas Land and
Construction, LTD Participation
$22,275.00
C7ofFort Worth Participation
$60,225.00
Total Cost
$82,500.00
Appropriations for the Northpointe West Traffic Signal project are depicted below:
Fund Design Service Amount
30108 - Transportation Impact Fee Cap 1 $60,225.00
Total Amount $60,225.00
This project is located in CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Revenue - SA E - Transp Imp Fees projects within the Transportation
Impact Fee Cap Fund and upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be
available in the Transportation Impact Fee Cap Fund for the Northpointe W Traffic Signal project to support the execution of the agreement. Prior to
any expenditure being incurred, the Transportation and Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jesica McEachern 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: D.J. Harrell 8032
Additional Information Contact: Cannon Henry 7909
Expedited
FORT WORTH.
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD
Subject of the Agreement: Design procurement agreement with Lennar Homes with City participation
up to $60,225.00 for the engineering design of a traffic signal to be constructed at the intersection of Fleming
Ranch Road and Heritage Trace Parkway in northwest Fort Worth.
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑✓ No ❑
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No ❑✓
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑✓ No ❑
If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No ❑✓ If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
If different from the approval date. If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑✓ No ❑
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable. 106585
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes ❑✓ No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the followingorder:
rder:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.
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Crossing Agreement
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