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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6272-03-2026 - City Council - ResolutionA Resolution NO. 6272-03-2026 STATEMENT EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT FOR THE US 287/HIGHWAY 81 AT BONDS RANCH ROAD AND WILLOW SPRINGS ROAD INTERSECTIONS WATER AND SANITARY SEWER MAIN RELOCATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, Texas (the "City") is a home -rule municipality and political subdivision of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the City expects to pay expenditures in connection with the design, planning, acquisition and construction for the US 287/1-lighway 81 at Bonds Ranch Road and Willow Springs Road Intersections Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations Project (the "Project") prior to the issuance of obligations by the City in connection with the financing of the Project from available funds; and WHEREAS, the City finds, considers, and declares that the reimbursement of the City for the payment of such expenditures will be appropriate and consistent with the lawful objectives of the City and, as such, chooses to declare its intention, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations, to reimburse itself for such payments at such time as it issues obligations to finance the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT: 1. The City reasonably expects debt, as one or more series of obligations, may be issued or incurred by the City with an aggregate maximum principal amount not to exceed $1,100,000.00 for the purpose of paying the aggregate costs of the Project. 2. All costs to be reimbursed pursuant hereto will be capital expenditures. No obligations will be issued by the City in furtherance of this Statement after a date which is later than 18 months after the later of (1) the date the expenditures are paid or (2) the date on which the property, with respect to which such expenditures were made, is placed in service. 3. The foregoing notwithstanding, no obligation will be issued pursuant to this Statement more than three years after the date any expenditure which is to be reimbursed is paid. Adopted this 1 Oth day of March 2026. ATTEST: By: Jannette S. 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C m F0'I r Water Relocation E HARMOP _ N Water Relocation E BAILEY BOSWELL RD City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 03/10/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0167 LOG NAME: 60US287/HWY81 BONDSR-KHA SUBJECT (CD 10) Authorize Execution of Engineering Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., in the Amount of $649,605.00 for the US 287/Highway 81 at Bonds Ranch Road and Willow Springs Road Intersections Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations Project, Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize execution of an engineering agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $649,605.00 for the US 287/Highway 81 at Bonds Ranch Road and Willow Springs Road Intersections Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations project; 2. Adopt the attached resolution expressing official intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt for the US 287/Highway 81 at Bonds Ranch Road and Willow Springs Road Intersections Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations project; and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance adjusting appropriations in the Water and Sewer Commercial Paper Fund by increasing appropriations in the US 287/Highway 81 at Bonds Ranch Road and Willow Springs Road Intersections Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations project (City Project No. 105815) in the amount of $959,605.00 and decreasing appropriations in the W&S Commercial Paper project (City Project No. UCMLPR) by the same amount, to effect a portion of Water's contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize execution of an engineering agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. for the US 287/Highway 81 at Bonds Ranch Road and Willow Springs Road Intersections Water and Sanitary Sewer Main Relocations project. The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) proposes to reconstruct and widen US287/Highway 81 from Harmon Road to the Wise County Line. Due to conflicts with the proposed roadway, bridge, and drainage construction at Bonds Ranch Road and Willow Springs Road, it is necessary to relocate the existing 10-inch and 36-inch water mains along the 15-inch and 21-inch sanitary sewer main along the US 287/Highway 81 corridor. The project also provides final design of 48-inch water relocations at Farm to Market (FM) 156 and Harmon Road and FM 156 and Bailey Boswell due to TXDOT paving and drainage conflicts in FM 156. Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., proposes to provide all the necessary design services for the US 287/Highway 81 at Harmon Road Water Main Relocations project, for a fee of $649,605.00. Staff considers the proposed fee to be fair and reasonable for the scope of services proposed. In addition to the contract amount, $310,000.00 ($190,000.00 water; $120,000.00 sanitary sewer) is required for project management, easement negotiations, and land costs. This project will have no impact on the Water Department operating budget when complete. It is the practice of the Water Department to appropriate its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan throughout the Fiscal Year, instead of within the annual budget ordinance, as projects commence, additional funding needs are identified, and to comply with bond covenants. Funding for the W/WW Relo US287 at Bonds & WSpr project is depicted below: Fund Existing Additional Appropriations Project Total* Appropriations W&S Commercial $0.00 $959,605.00 $959,605.00 Paper — Fund 56026 Project $0.00 $959,605.00 $959,605.00 Total *Numbers rounded for presentation purposes. This project is anticipated to be included in a future revenue bond issue for the Water & Sewer Fund. Available cash within the Water and Sewer portfolio and the City's portfolio along with the appropriation authority authorized under the Callable Commercial Paper Program (CP) will be used to provide interim financing for this project until debt is issued. Once debt associated with this project is sold, bond proceeds will be used to reimburse the Water and Sewer portfolio and the City's portfolio in accordance with the attached Reimbursement Resolution. Under federal law, debt must be issued within approximately three years in order for these expenses to be reimbursable. Adoption of the attached resolution does not obligate the City to sell bonds, but preserves the ability to reimburse itself from tax-exempt bond proceeds. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 10. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the UCMLPR Commercial Paper project within the W&S Commercial Paper Fund and upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the W&S Commercial Paper Fund for the W/WW Relo US287 at Bonds & WSpr project to support the execution of the contract. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Water Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Jesica McEachern 5804 Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Chris Harder 5020 Additional Information Contact: John Kasavich 8480