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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement ("Agreement") is between the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home -rule
municipality ("City"), and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., authorized to do business in Texas
("Consultant"), for a project generally described as: Water User Fee Update ("Project").
Article I
Scope of Services
(1) Consultant hereby agrees to perform professional services as set forth in this
Agreement and the Scope of Services, attached hereto as Attachment "A"
("Services"). These Services shall be performed in connection with the Project.
(2) Additional services, if any, will be memorialized by an amendment to this Agreement.
(3) All reports, whether partial or complete, prepared under this Agreement, including
any original drawings or documents, whether furnished by City, its officers, agents,
employees, consultants, or contractors, or prepared by Consultant, shall be or
become the property of City, and shall be furnished to the City, prior to or at the time
such services are completed, or upon termination or expiration of Agreement.
Article II
Compensation
Consultant shall be compensated an amount up to $56,100.00 ("Contract Amount") in
accordance with the Fee Schedule shown in Attachment "B". Payment shall be considered
full compensation for all labor (including all benefits, overhead and markups), materials,
supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the Services.
Consultant shall provide monthly invoices to City. Payments for services rendered shall be
made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act (Texas Government Code Ch.
2251).
Acceptance by Consultant of said payment shall release City from all claims or liabilities
under this Agreement for anything related to, performed, or furnished in connection with the
Services for which payment is made, including any act or omission of City in connection with
such Services.
Article III
Term
Time is of the essence. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
shall continue until the expiration of the funds or completion of the subject matter pursuant to
the schedule, whichever occurs first, unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this
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Agreement. Unless specifically otherwise amended, the original term shall not exceed five
years from the original effective date.
Article IV
Independent Contractor
Consultant shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent,
servant, or employee of City. Consultant shall have exclusive control of and the exclusive right
to control the details of the work to be performed hereunder and of all persons performing
same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents,
employees, contractors and subcontractors. The doctrine of respondent superior shall not
apply as between City and Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, and
subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership orjoint venture
between City and Consultant.
Article V
Professional Competence
Work performed by Consultant shall comply in all aspects with all applicable local, state and
federal laws and with all applicable, standards, codes, rules and/or regulations promulgated
by local, state and national boards, bureaus and agencies. Approval to proceed by City of
Consultant's work or work product shall not constitute or be deemed to be a release of the
responsibility and liability of Consultant or its officers, agents, employees, contractors and
subcontractors for the accuracy and competency of its performance of the Services.
Article VI
Indemnification
CONSULTANT, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, AGREES TO INDEMNIFYAND HOLD CITY,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS AND EMPLOYEES, HARMLESS AGAINST ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, ACTIONS, COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS
(INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO CONSULTANT'S BUSINESS AND ANY
RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, THAT
MAY RELATE TO, ARISE OUT OF OR BE OCCASIONED BY CONSULTANT'S BREACH
OF (i) ANY OF THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (ii) ANY
NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF CONSULTANT,
ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, ASSOCIATES, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS (OTHER
THAN THE CITY) OR SUBCONTRACTORS RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OR
NON-PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE ANY
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Article VII
Insurance
Consultant shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has obtained all insurance
required under Attachment F and City has approved such insurance.
Article VIII
Force Majeure
City and Consultant shall exercise their best efforts to meet their respective duties and
obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but shall not be held liable for any delay or
omission in performance due to force majeure or other causes beyond their reasonable
control, including, but not limited to: acts of the public enemy, fires, strikes, lockouts, natural
disasters, epidemics/pandemics, wars, riots, material or labor restrictions by any
governmental authority and/or any other similar causes.
Article IX
Transfer or Assignment
Consultant, its lawful successors and assigns, shall not assign, sublet or transfer any interest
in this Agreement without prior written consent of City.
Article X
Termination of Contract
(1) City may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing written notice to
Consultant at least 30-days prior to the date of termination, unless Consultant agrees
in writing to an earlier termination date.
(2) Either City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause if either party fails
to substantially perform, through no fault of the other and the nonperforming party
does not commence correction of such nonperformance within 5 days after receipt of
written notice or thereafter fails to diligently pursue the correction to completion.
(3) If City chooses to terminate this Agreement, upon receipt of notice of termination by
Consultant, Consultant shall discontinue Services on the date such termination is
effective. City shall compensate Consultant for such services rendered based upon
Article II of this Agreement and in accordance with Exhibit "B".
Article XI
Right to Audit
(1) Consultant agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under Agreement, have access to and the right to examine any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Consultant involving transactions
relating to Agreement. Consultant agrees that City shall have access during normal
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working hours to all necessary facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate
workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section.
City shall give Consultant reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
(2) Consultant further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder, a provision to
the effect that the subcontractor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3)
years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to
examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such
subcontractor(s), involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that City shall
have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities, and shall be
provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall give Consultant and any
subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audit.
(3) Consultant and subcontractor(s) agree to photocopy such documents as may be
requested by City. City agrees to reimburse Consultant for the cost of copies at the rate
published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed.
Article XII
Observe and Comply
Consultant shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations and with all City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect Agreement
and the work hereunder, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws ordinances and
regulations which may exist or may be enacted later by governing bodies having jurisdiction or
authority for such enactment. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof shall be
considered. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless City and all of its
officers, agents and employees from and against all claims or liability arising out of the violation
of any such order, law, ordinance, or regulation, whether it be by itself or its employees or its
subcontractor(s).
Article XIII
Immigration Nationality Act
Consultant shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees and
employees of all subcontractor(s) who perform work under Agreement, including completing
the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (1-9). Upon request by City, Consultant shall
provide City with copies of all 1-9 forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each
employee who performs work under Agreement. Consultant shall adhere to all Federal and
State laws as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will
be performed by any Consultant employee who is not legally eligible to perform such
services. CONSULTANT SHALL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS
PARAGRAPH BY CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S EMPLOYEES,
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SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Consultant,
shall have the right to immediately terminate Agreement for violations of this provision by
Consultant.
Article XIV
Venue and Jurisdiction
If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision
of 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.
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
Article XV
Contract Construction/No Waiver
The parties acknowledge that each Party and, if it so chooses, its counsel, have reviewed
and revised Agreement and that the normal rule of contract construction, to the effect that
any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party, must not be employed in the
interpretation of Agreement or any amendments or exhibits hereto.
The failure of City or Consultant to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's
or Consultant's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such
right on any future occasion.
Article XVI
Severability
The provisions of Agreement are severable, and if any word, phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, section or other part of Agreement or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall ever be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional for any reason, the remainder of Agreement and the application of such
word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or other part of Agreement to other
persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and Agreement shall be construed
as if such invalid or unconstitutional portion had never been contained therein.
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Article XVII
Notices
Notices regarding Articles IX or X are to be provided to the other Party by hand -delivery or
via U.S. Postal Service certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the
address of the other Party shown below:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Jan Hale, Deputy Director
Water Department
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Consultant:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Attn- Chris Igo, P.E., Associate
801 Cherry Street Unit 11, Suite 1300
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
All other notices may be provided as described above or via electronic means.
Article XVIII
Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel
Consultant, unless a sole proprietor, acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of
the Texas Government Code, if Consultant has 10 or more full time -employees and the
contract value is $100,000 or more, 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. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed
to those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this
contract, Consultant certifies that Consultant's signature provides written verification
to the City that if Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code applies, Consultant: (1) does
not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
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Article XIX
Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies
Consultant 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, which will 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. The terms "boycott energy
company" and "company" have the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2276 of the
Texas Government Code. To the extent that Chapter 2276 of the Government Code is
applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that
Consultant's signature provides written verification to the City that Consultant: (1)
does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of this Agreement.
Article XX
Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries
Consultant 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 which will 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. The terms "discriminate," "firearm entity" and "firearm trade association" have
the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code. To
the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement,
by signing this Agreement, Consultant certifies that Consultant's signature provides
written verification to the City that Consultant: (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.
Article XXI
Headings
The headings contained herein are for the convenience in reference and are not intended to
define or limit the scope of any provision of Agreement.
Article XXI
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Attachments, Schedules and Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart shall,
for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute
but one and the same instrument.
The following attachments and schedules are hereby made a part of Agreement:
Attachment A - Scope of Services
Attachment B — Compensation
Attachment C - Changes to Agreement
Attachment D - Project Schedule
Attachment E - Location Map
Attachment F — Insurance Requirements
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Duly executed by each party's designated representative to be effective on the date subscribed
by the City's designated Assistant City Manager.
BY: CITY OF FORT WORTH
Jesica McEachern
Assistant City Manager
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Contract Compliance Manager:
BY: CONSULTANT
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Chris Igo, P.E.
Associate
Date: 04/30/2026
M&C No.: N/A
M&C Date: N/A
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.
Jan Hal
Deputy, irector
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ATTACHMENT A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
WATER USER FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE UPDATE
ATTACHMENT A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
WATER USER FEE UPDATE
The scope set forth herein defines the work to be performed by the ENGINEER in
completing the project. Both the CITY and ENGINEER have attempted to clearly define the
work to be performed and address the needs of the Project.
The CITY requests the ENGINEER to review and update its tap connection fees and
manhole fees herein called Tapping Fees.
This project will contain the following tasks:
Task 1 — Tapping Fees Data Collection and Benchmarking Evaluation
One (1) Kick-off Meeting will be held with CITY to review Benchmark Cities and
discuss information needed from CITY staff for ENGINEER to complete evaluation.
ENGINEER will collect data, including existing tap fee policies from up to six (6)
entities within Texas. CITY will provide updated cost of material/labor data and
Maximo work order data to ENGINEER for review. Once received, data will be
compiled into comparison tables for evaluation of fees and policies for the various
entities. Once compiled, ENGINEER will conduct one (1) review meeting with CITY
staff to review the data and establish benchmarks for presentation to stakeholders.
Task 2 — Recommendations
After meeting with CITY staff and receiving requested data, ENGINEER will analyze
the data and review with CITY staff. Fee recommendations for both long and short
service line lengths varied by size and pavement type will be developed and
summarized for the updated tapping fees. ENGINEER will conduct one (1) review
meeting with City staff to review the recommendations for presentation to
stakeholders.
Task 3 — Concurrence and Documentation
ENGINEER will assist with preparation of one (1) presentation to the Water
Department's Executive Committee. ENGINEER will prepare and present up to two
(2) presentations to the CITY's Development Advisory Committee (DAC) to convey
the proposed changes to the Tapping Fees. Presentation to include study
methodology, benchmarks with other evaluated municipalities/utilities, and
recommendations for specified fees. ENGINEER will also prepare a memorandum
that summarizes the updated evaluation and recommendations for the existing
Tapping.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012
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ATTACHMENT A
DESIGN SERVICES FOR
WATER USER FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE UPDATE
Task 1— Tapping Fee Data Collection and Benchmarking Evaluation
Task 1A Project Management
1A.1 Project Communication
1A.1.a Conduct one (1) project kick-off meeting to review
Benchmark Cities and discuss information needed from
CITY staff
1A.1.b Prepare and e-mail monthly progress reports to the project
team (CITY and ENGINEER)
1A.2 Develop project schedule and interim milestones (coordinate with
CITY staff at the project kick-off meeting)
1A.3 Identify stakeholders and CITY staff needed for input (coordinate
with CITY at the project kick-off meeting)
1A.4 Project correspondence and coordination
1A.5 Administration (accounting, correspondence, filing, invoicing)
Task 1 B Data Collection
1 B.1 2023 CITY ordinance addressing water and sewer tap connections
1 B.2 Current City Utility Cut Policy Resolution
1 B.3 Existing tap fee policies from up to six (6) other Texas
municipalities/utilities for comparison
1 B.4 CITY data on tap costs for the most current fiscal year, including
cost of material and labor
Task 1C Evaluate Existing Fees
1 C.1 Develop comparison spreadsheet to evaluate existing CITY tap fees
vs. tap fee policies from up to six (6) other municipalities/utilities
1 C.1.a Conduct up to one (1) meeting with Water Department to
review differences from other municipality's/utility's policies
and establish benchmarks for presentation to stakeholders
Task 2— Tapping Fee Recommendations
Task 2A Project Management
2A.1 Project Communication
2A.1.a Prepare and e-mail monthly progress reports to the project
team
2A.2 Project correspondence and coordination
2A.3 Administration (accounting, correspondence, filing, invoicing)
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012
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ATTACHMENT A
DESIGN SERVICES FOR
WATER USER FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE UPDATE
Task 2B Develop fee recommendations for both long and short service line
lengths varied by size and pavement type, as well as manhole fees
213.1 Conduct up to one (1) meeting with Water Department to review
recommendations for presentation to stakeholders
Task 2C Document CITY comments on initial recommendations
Task 3— Tapping Fee Concurrence and Documentation
Task 3A Project Management
3A.1 Project Communication
3A.1.a Assist with preparation of one (1) presentation to the Water
Department's Executive Committee.
3A.1.b Assist CITY with presentation preparation and attend up to
two (2) presentations to the CITY's Development Advisory
Committee (DAC) to convey the proposed changes to the
Tapping Fees.
3A.2 Project correspondence and coordination
3A.3 Administration (accounting, correspondence, filing, invoicing)
Task 3B ENGINEER to gather input from DAC for necessary revisions and
incorporate into revised DRAFT documents to CITY for review and
approval.
Task 3C ENGINEER to summarize final evaluations and recommendations in a
memorandum.
Task 3D Submit FINAL fee recommendations to CITY for approval at City Council.
Additional Services not included in the existina Scoae of Services — CITY and
ENGINEER agree that the following services are beyond the Scope of Services described in
the tasks above. However, ENGINEER can provide these services, if needed, upon the
CITY's written request. Any additional amounts paid to the ENGINEER as a result of any
material change to the Scope of the Project shall be agreed upon in writing by both parties
before the services are performed. These additional services include the following:
• Additional presentations not identified in the Scope of Services.
• Benchmarking evaluation and Recommendations for Service Charges.
• Evaluation of data for tapping fees with pavement repair performed by the City's
T/PW Department.
• Preparation for, or presentation to, City Council approval.
• Updates to Kill Tap Fees/Ordinance.
• Ordinance revisions and/or coordination with City Attorney's office related to
ordinance revisions.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012
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ATTACHMENT A
DESIGN SERVICES FOR
WATER USER FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE UPDATE
• Services to support, prepare, document, bring, defend, or assist in litigation
undertaken or defended by the CITY.
• Performance of miscellaneous and supplemental services related to the project as
requested by the CITY but are in addition to the amount authorized by the original
contract.
• Development Advisory Committee (DAC) subcommittee review meetings.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment A
PMO Release Date: 07.23.2012
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
Design Services for
Water User Fee Update
Time and Materials with Rate Schedule Project
I. Compensation
A. The ENGINEER shall be compensated for personnel time, non -labor expenses,
and subcontract expenses in performing services enumerated in Attachment A as
follows:
i. Personnel Time. Personnel time shall be compensated based upon hours
worked directly in performing the PROJECT multiplied by the appropriate Labor
Category Rate for the ENGINEER's team member performing the work.
Labor Category Rate as presented in the rate schedule table below is the rate for
each labor category performing the work and includes all direct salaries, overhead,
and profit.
Labor Category
2026 Rate
($/hour)
Analyst
$165 - $250
Professional
$235 - $300
Senior Professional 1
$260 - $360
Senior Professional 11
$345 - $380
Senior Technical Support
$160 - $285
Support Staff
$110 - $150
Technical Support
$125 - $155
i. Non -Labor Expenses. Non -labor expenses shall be reimbursed as Direct
Expenses at invoice or internal office cost. 4.6% will be added to each invoice to
cover certain other internal office cost expenses as to these tasks, such as
telecommunications, in-house reproduction, postage, supplies, project related
computer time, and local mileage.
Direct Expenses (non -labor) include, but are not limited to, mileage, travel and
lodging expenses, mail, supplies, printing and reproduction services, other direct
expenses associated with delivery of the work; plus applicable sales, use, value
added, business transfer, gross receipts, or other similar taxes.
ii. Subcontract Expenses. Subcontract expenses and outside services shall be
reimbursed at cost to ENGINEER plus a markup of ten percent (10%).
iii. Budgets. ENGINEER will make reasonable efforts to complete the work within
the budget and will keep the City informed of progress toward that end so that
the budget or work effort can be adjusted if found necessary.
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Attachment B
Revised Date: 8/18/2025
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
ENGINEER is not obligated to incur costs beyond the indicated budgets, as may be
adjusted, nor is the City obligated to pay ENGINEER beyond these limits.
If ENGINEER projects, in the course of providing the necessary services, that the
PROJECT cost presented in Article 2 of this Agreement will be exceeded, whether
by change in scope of the project, increased costs or other conditions, the
ENGINEER shall immediately report such fact to the City and, if so instructed by the
City, shall suspend all work hereunder.
When any budget has been increased, ENGINEER's excess costs expended prior
to such increase will be allowable to the same extent as if such costs had been
incurred after the approved increase.
B. The ENGINEER shall be paid monthly payments as described in Section II -
Method of Payment.
II. Method of Payment
A. The ENGINEER shall be paid by the City based upon an invoice created on the
basis of statements prepared from the books and records of account of the
ENGINEER, based on the actual hours and costs expended by the ENGINEER in
performing the work.
B. Each invoice shall be verified as to its accuracy and compliance with the terms of
this Agreement by an officer of the ENGINEER.
C. ENGINEER shall prepare and submit invoices in the format and including content
as presented in Exhibit B-1.
D. Payment of invoices will be subject to certification by the City that such work has
been performed.
III. Progress Reports
A. The ENGINEER shall prepare and submit to the designated representative of the
Water Department monthly progress reports and schedules in the format required
by the City.
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Attachment B
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ATTACHMENT B
COMPENSATION
IV. Summary of Total Project Fees
Firm Primary Responsibility
Fee Amount
Prime Consultant
Kimley-Horn User Fee Update $56,100 100%
Task 1 Evaluation — Tapping Fees $18,000
Task 2 Recommendation — Tapping Fees $18,600
Task 3 Concurrence and Documentation —
Tapping Fees $19,500
Proposed Sub -Consultants
None
TOTAL $56,100 100%
Project Number & Name
Total Fee
Sub Fee
Water User Fee Update
1 $56,100
$0
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B
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EXHIBIT "B-1"
ENGINEER INVOICE
(Supplement to Attachment B)
Insert required invoice format following this page, including negotiated total budget and
allocations of budgets across desired work types and work phases.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment B
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Exhibit B-2
Level of Effort Summary - User Fee Update
Task
Description
Hours
Fee
Evaluation -Tapping Fees
Data Collection, Fee Comparisons, City Review
94
$ 18,000
Meeting, Analyze Benchmarks
Develop Short/Long Water and Sewer Tapping
Recommendation -Tapping Fees
Fee and Manhole Tapping Fee
87
$ 18,600
Recommendations, City Review Meeting,
Address Comments
Prepare/Attend 2 DAC Meetings Presentation,
Concurrence and Documentation -
Prepare/Attend 1 Water Department Executive
70
$ 19,500
Tapping Fees
Committee Presentation,
Prepare Memorandum
TOTAL
i
1 251
$ 56,100
ATTACHMENT "C"
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD AGREEMENT
Design Services for
Water User Fee Update
No changes to the Standard Agreement
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment C
PMO Release Date: 05.19.2010
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FORT WORTH
ATTACHMENT "D"
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Tasks 1: Data Collection and Benchmarking Evaluation
The Consultant anticipates completion of benchmarking evaluation and data collection
within 4 weeks of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Tasks 2: Recommendations
The Consultant anticipates developing initial recommendations for Tapping Fees and
Service Charges within 4 weeks after completion of data collection and benchmarking
evaluation.
Tasks 3: Concurrence and Documentation
The Consultant anticipates presentation to DAC in July 2026.
Consultant understands the City's goal of having the Final Tapping Fees approved by City
Council in August 2026.
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment D
Revision Date: 07.20.2018
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ATTACHMENT "E"
LOCATION MAP
Design Services for
Water User Fee Update
N/A
THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment C
PMO Release Date: 05.19.2010
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ATTACHMENT "F"
CERTIFICTE OF INSURANCE
Design Services for
Water User Fee Update
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Attachment C
PMO Release Date: 05.19.2010
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FORT WORTH.
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.,
Subject of the Agreement: Water User Fee Update
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No M
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 0
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes 0 No ❑
If unsure, see backpage for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Page 88 - Certificate of Insurance
Effective Date: N/A
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date: N/A
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes 0 No ❑
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable. N/A
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes 0 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.