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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE UV TREE
PLANTING PROGRAMMABLE PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. P00146) OF
THE TREE MITIGATION CAPITAL FUND BY $33,000.00 AND INCREASING
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE FOREST PARK BLVD TREE PLANTING (CITY
PROJECT NO. 105243) PROJECT OF THE GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND BY THE SAME AMOUNT TO REFLECT REALLOCATION OF FUNDS
AMONG PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING
THISORDINANCE CUMULATIVEOF PRIORORDINANCES;REPEALINGALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1.
The budget of the City of Fort Worth for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as enacted by Ordinance 27979-09-
2025 as amended, is hereby further amended to reduce appropriations in the UV Tree Planting programmable
project (City Project No. P00146) of the Tree Mitigation Capital Fund by $33,000.00, and to increase
appropriations in the Forest Park Blvd Tree Planting (City Project No. 105243) Project of the General Capital
Projects Fund by the same amount to reflect reallocation of funds among projects.
SECTION 2.
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.
This ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 27979-09-2025 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
_________________________
Jannette S. Goodall
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
___________________________________
Assistant City Attorney
City Secretary
ADOPTED:
EFFECTIVE:
CSC No. 62788
6RTWORTH,
VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
This VENDOR SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation, acting by and
through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and SPSD, INC. ("Vendor"), a Texas corporation
acting by and through its duly authorized representative, each individually referred to as a "party" and
collectively referred to as the "parties."
1. Scone of Services. In accordance with RFP 25-0040, Vendor will provide a variety of
native trees and watering services and may provide substitutions as approved by the Park & Recreation
Department ("Services"), which Services are set forth in more detail in Exhibit A. attached hereto and
incorporated herein for all purposes.
2. Term. The initial term of this Agreement is for one year ("Initial Term"), beginning on
the date that this Agreement is executed by the City's Assistant City Manager ("Effective Date"), unless
terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. City will have the option, in its sole discretion, to
renew this Agreement under the same terms and conditions, for up to (1) one-year renewal option
("Renewal Term").
3. Compensation.
3.1 Total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed One Hundred
Thousand Dollars and Zero Cent ($100,000.00) per term.
3.2 City will pay Vendor in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (Chapter 2251
of the Texas Government Code) and provisions of this Agreement, including Exhibit B,
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
3.3 Vendor will not perform any additional services or bill for expenses incurred for
City not specified by this Agreement unless City requests and approves in writing the
additional costs for such services. City will not be liable for any additional expenses of
Vendor not specified by this Agreement unless City first approves such expenses in
writing.
4. Termination.
4.1 Written Notice. City or Vendor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for
any reason by providing the other party with at least 30 days' written notice of termination.
4.2 Non -appropriation of Funds. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by the Fort Worth City Council in any fiscal period for any payments due hereunder,
City will notify Vendor of such occurrence and this Agreement will terminate on the last day of the
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fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to City of any kind
whatsoever, except as to the portions of the payments herein agreed upon for which funds have
been appropriated.
4.3 Duties and Oblis?ations of the Parties. In the event that this Agreement is
terminated early, City will pay Vendor for services actually rendered up to the effective date of
termination and Vendor will continue to provide City with services requested by City and in
accordance with this Agreement up to the effective date of termination. Upon termination of this
Agreement for any reason, Vendor will provide City with copies of all completed or partially
completed documents prepared under this Agreement. In the event Vendor has received access to
City Information or data as a requirement to perform services hereunder, Vendor will return all
City -provided Information or data to City in a machine-readable format or other format deemed
acceptable to City.
5. Disclosure of Conflicts and Confidential Information.
5.1 Disclosure of Conflicts. Vendor hereby warrants to City that Vendor has made full
disclosure in writing of any existing or potential conflicts of interest related to Vendor's services
under this Agreement. In the event that any conflicts of interest arise after the Effective Date of this
Agreement, Vendor hereby agrees immediately to make full disclosure to City in writing.
5.2 Confidential Information. Vendor, for itself and its officers, agents, and
employees, agrees that it will treat all information provided to it by City ("City Information") as
confidential and will not disclose any such information to a third -party without the prior written
approval of City.
5.3 Public Information Act. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of
Texas and as such all documents held or maintained by City may be subject to disclosure under the
Texas Public Information Act. In the event there is a request for information marked by Vendor as
"Confidential" or "Proprietary," City will promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of
Vendor to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas reasons objecting to
disclosure. A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be decided by City, but
by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
5.4 Unauthorized Access. Vendor must store and maintain City Information in a secure
manner and will not allow unauthorized users to access, modify, delete, or otherwise corrupt City
Information in any way. Vendor must notify City immediately if the security or integrity of any
City Information has been compromised or is believed to have been compromised, in which event,
Vendor will, in good faith, use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with City in
identifying what information has been accessed by unauthorized means and will fully cooperate
with City to protect such City Information from further unauthorized disclosure.
6. RiLyht to Audit. Vendor agrees that City will, until the expiration of three (3) years after
final payment under this Agreement or the final conclusion of any audit commenced during the said three
years, have access to and the right to examine at reasonable times any directly pertinent books, documents,
papers, and records, including, but not limited to, all electronic records, of Vendor involving transactions
relating to this Agreement at no additional cost to City. Vendor agrees that City will have access during
normal working hours to all necessary Vendor facilities and will be provided adequate and appropriate
workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City will give
Vendor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
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7. Independent Contractor. It is expressly understood and agreed that Vendor will operate
as an independent contractor as to all rights, privileges, and work performed under this Agreement, and not
as agent, representative, or employee of City. Subject to and in accordance with the conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, Vendor will have the exclusive right to control the details of its operations
and activities and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants,
employees, vendors, and subcontractors. Vendor acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior
will not apply as between City, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, and Vendor, its officers, agents,
employees, servants, contractors, and subcontractors. Vendor further agrees that nothing herein will be
construed as the creation of a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Vendor. It is further
understood that City will in no way be considered a co -employer or a joint employer of Vendor or any of
Vendor's officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors. Neither Vendor nor any
officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, or subcontractors of Vendor will be entitled to any
employment benefits from City. Vendor will be responsible and liable for any and all payment and reporting
of taxes on behalf of itself and any of its officers, agents, servants, employees, or contractors.
8. Liability and Indemnification.
8.1 LIABILITY - VENDOR WILL BE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
AND ALL PROPERTY LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF ANY
KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED
BY THE NEGLIGENT ACT(S) OR OMISSION(S), MALFEASANCE, OR INTENTIONAL
MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS,
SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND
AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS,
AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER
REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED
DAMAGE OR LOSS TO VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS)
AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANYAND
ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO
THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS, MALFEASANCE,
OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
REPRSENTATIVES, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR
SUBCONTRACTORS.
8.3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION — Vendor agrees to
defend, settle, or pay, at its own cost and expense, any claim or action against City for
infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or similar property right
arising from City's use of software or documentation in accordance with this Agreement, it
being understood that this agreement to defend, settle, or pay will not apply if City modifies
or misuses the software and/or documentation. So long as Vendor bears the cost and expense
of payment for claims or actions against City pursuant to this section, Vendor will have the
right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement
or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however, City will have the right
to fully participate in any and all such settlement, negotiations, or lawsuit as necessary to
protect City's interests, and City agrees to cooperate with Vendor in doing so. In the event
City, for whatever reason, assumes the responsibility for payment of costs and expenses for
any claim or action brought against City for infringement arising under this Agreement, City
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will have the sole right to conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations
for its settlement or compromise and to settle or compromise any such claim; however,
Vendor will fully participate and cooperate with City in defense of such claim or action.
City agrees to give Vendor timely written notice of any such claim or action, with copies of
all papers City may receive relating thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City's
assumption of payment of costs or expenses will not eliminate Vendor's duty to indemnify
City under this Agreement. If the software and/or documentation or any part thereof is held
to infringe and the use thereof is enjoined or restrained or, if as a result of a settlement or
compromise, such use is materially adversely restricted, Vendor will, at its own expense:
(a) procure for City the right to continue to use the software and/or documentation;
(b) modify the software and/or documentation to make it non -infringing, provided that such
modification does not materially adversely affect City's authorized use of the software and/or
documentation; (c) replace the software and documentation with equally suitable,
compatible, and functionally equivalent non -infringing software and documentation at no
additional charge to City; or (d) if none of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available
to Vendor, terminate this Agreement and refund all amounts paid to Vendor by City,
subsequent to which termination City may seek any and all remedies available to City at law
or in equity.
9. Assi!nment and Subcontracting.
9.1 Assienment. Vendor will not assign or subcontract any of its duties, obligations,
or rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of City. If City grants consent to
an assignment, the assignee will execute a written agreement with City and Vendor under which
the assignee agrees to be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement.
Vendor will remain liable for all obligations of Vendor under this Agreement prior to the effective
date of the assignment.
9.2 Subcontract. If City grants consent to a subcontract, the subcontractor will execute
a written agreement with Vendor referencing this Agreement under which subcontractor agrees to
be bound by the duties and obligations of Vendor under this Agreement as such duties and
obligations may apply. Vendor must provide City with a fully executed copy of any such
subcontract.
10. Insurance. Vendor must provide City with certificate(s) of insurance documenting
policies of the following types and minimum coverage limits that are to be in effect prior to commencement
of any Services pursuant to this Agreement:
10.1 Coverace and Limits
(a) Commercial General Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each Occurrence
$2,000,000 - Aggregate
(b) Automobile Liability:
$1,000,000 - Each occurrence on a combined single limit basis
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10.2
Coverage will be on any vehicle used by Vendor or its employees, agents, or
representatives in the course of providing Services under this Agreement. "Any
vehicle" will include any vehicle owned, hired, and non -owned.
(c) Workers' Compensation:
Statutory limits according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or any other
state workers' compensation laws where the Services are being performed.
Employers' liability
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by accident; each accident/occurrence
$100,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; each employee
$500,000 -
Bodily Injury by disease; policy limit
(d) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): ❑ Applicable ® N/A
$1,000,000 - Each Claim Limit
$1,000,000 - Aggregate Limit
Professional Liability coverage may be provided through an endorsement to the
Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy, or a separate policy specific to
Professional E&O. Either is acceptable if coverage meets all other requirements.
Coverage must be claims -made and maintained for the duration of the contractual
agreement and for two (2) years following completion of services provided. An
annual certificate of insurance must be submitted to City to evidence coverage.
General Requirements
(a) The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies must
name City as an additional insured thereon, as its interests may appear. The term
"City" includes its employees, officers, officials, agents, and volunteers with
respect to the contracted services.
(b) The workers' compensation policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation
(Right of Recovery) in favor of City.
(c) A minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of cancellation or reduction in
limits of coverage must be provided to City. A minimum of ten (10) days' notice
will be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. Notice must be sent
to the City in accordance with the notice provision of this Agreement.
(d) The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do
business in the State of Texas. 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, written approval of Risk Management is required.
(e) Any failure on the part of City to request required insurance
documentation will not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirement.
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(f) Certificates of Insurance evidencing that Vendor has obtained all required
insurance will be delivered to the City prior to Vendor proceeding with any work
pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances. Rules, and Reaulations. Vendor agrees that in the
performance of its obligations hereunder, it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations and that any work it produces in connection with this Agreement will
also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. If City
notifies Vendor of any violation of such laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations, Vendor must immediately
desist from and correct the violation.
12. Non -Discrimination Covenant. Vendor, for itself, its personal representatives, assigns,
contractors, subcontractors, and successors in interest, as part of the consideration herein exchanged, agrees
that in the performance of Vendor's duties and obligations hereunder, it will not discriminate in the
treatment or employment of any individual or group of individuals on any basis prohibited by law. IF ANY
CLAIM ARISES FROM AN ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THIS NON-DISCRIMINATION
COVENANT BY VENDOR, ITS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ASSIGNS,
CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, VENDOR AGREES
TO ASSUME SUCH LIABILITY AND TO INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND CITY AND HOLD CITY
HARMLESS FROM SUCH CLAIM.
13. Notices. Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will be
conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1) hand -delivered to the other party, its agents,
employees, servants, or representatives, (2) delivered by facsimile with electronic confirmation of the
transmission, or (3) received by the other party by United States Mail, registered, return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
To CITY:
City of Fort Worth
Attn: Assistant City Manager
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6314
Facsimile: (817) 392-8654
With copy to Fort Worth City Attorney's Office at
same address
To VENDOR:
SPSD, Inc.
Christopher Cobb, Director of Business
Development
Email: ccobb@spsd.com
2681 E. Lamar Blvd.
Arlington, TX 76011
Facsimile: N/A
14. Solicitation of Empoovees. Neither City nor Vendor will, during the term of this
Agreement and additionally for a period of one year after its termination, solicit for employment or employ,
whether as employee or independent contractor, any person who is or has been employed by the other
during the term of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other party. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this provision will not apply to an employee of either party who responds to a general solicitation
of advertisement of employment by either party.
15. Governmental Powers. It is understood and agreed that the City does not waive or
surrender any of its governmental powers or immunities by execution of this Agreement.
16. No Waiver. The failure of City or Vendor to insist upon the performance of any term or
provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein does not constitute a waiver of City's or
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Vendor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future
occasion.
17. Governing Law / Venue. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas. If any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, is brought pursuant to this
Agreement, venue for such action will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be
affected or impaired.
19. Force Maieure. City and Vendor will exercise their best efforts to meet their respective
duties and obligations as set forth in this Agreement, but will 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, compliance with any government law, ordinance, or regulation; acts of God; acts of the public
enemy; fires; strikes; lockouts; natural disasters; wars; riots; epidemics or pandemics; government action
or inaction; orders of government; material or labor restrictions by any governmental authority;
transportation problems; restraints or prohibitions by any court, board, department, commission, or agency
of the United States or of any state; civil disturbances; other national or regional emergencies; or any other
similar cause not enumerated herein but which is beyond the reasonable control of the Party whose
performance is affected (collectively, "Force Majeure Event"). The performance of any such obligation is
suspended during the period of, and only to the extent of, such prevention or hindrance, provided the
affected Party provides notice of the Force Majeure Event and an explanation as to how it prevents or
hinders the Party's performance as soon as reasonably possible after the occurrence of the Force Majeure
Event, with the reasonableness of such notice to be determined by the City in its sole discretion. The notice
required by this section must be addressed and delivered in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement.
20. Headings not Controlling. Headings and titles used in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only, will not be deemed a part of this Agreement, and are not intended to define or limit the scope
of any provision of this Agreement.
21. Review of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have
reviewed and revised this Agreement and that the normal iule of contract construction to the effect that any
ambiguities are resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this
Agreement or Exhibits A and B.
22. Amendments / Modifications / Extensions. No amendment, modification, or extension
of this Agreement will be binding upon a party hereto unless set forth in a written instrument executed by
an authorized representative of each party.
23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts and each
counterpart will, for all purposes, be deemed an original, but all such counterparts will together constitute
one and the same instrument.
24. Warranty of Services. Vendor warrants that its services will be of a high quality and
conform to generally prevailing industry standards. City must give written notice of any breach of this
warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's
option, Vendor will either (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to re -perform the services in a manner
that conforms with the warranty, or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
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25. Immigration and Nationalitv Act. Vendor must verify the identity and employment
eligibility of its employees who perform work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment
Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Vendor will provide City with copies of all 1-9
forms and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Vendor must adhere to all federal and state laws and establish appropriate procedures and
controls so that no services will be performed by any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to
perform such services. VENDOR WILL INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM
ANY PENALTIES, LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH
BY VENDOR OR VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR
AGENTS. City, upon written notice to Vendor, will have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement
for violations of this provision by Vendor.
26. Ownership of Work Product. City will be the sole and exclusive owner of all reports,
work papers, procedures, guides, and documentation that are created, published, displayed, or produced in
conjunction with the services provided under this Agreement (collectively, "Work Product"). Further, City
will be the sole and exclusive owner of all copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and other proprietary
rights in and to the Work Product. Ownership of the Work Product will inure to the benefit of City from
the date of conception, creation, or fixation of the Work Product in a tangible medium of expression
(whichever occurs first). Each copyrightable aspect of the Work Product will be considered a "work -made -
for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. If and to the extent such Work
Product, or any part thereof, is not considered a "work -made -for -hire" within the meaning of the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended, Vendor hereby expressly assigns to City all exclusive right, title, and interest in
and to the Work Product, and all copies thereof, and in and to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret,
and all other proprietary rights therein, that City may have or obtain, without further consideration or
instrument of transfer, free from any claim, lien for balance due, or rights of retention thereto.
27. Signature Authoritv. The person signing this Agreement hereby warrants that they have
the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective party, and that such binding
authority has been granted by proper order, resolution, ordinance, or other authorization of the entity. This
Agreement, and any amendment hereto, may be executed by any authorized representative of Vendor. Each
party is fully entitled to rely on these warranties and representations in entering into this Agreement or any
amendment hereto.
28. Chanee in Companv Name or Ownership. For the purpose of maintaining updated City
records, Vendor must notify City's Purchasing Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or
address change. The president of Vendor or another authorized official must sign the letter. A letter
indicating changes in a company name or ownership must be accompanied with supporting legal
documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, a copy of
the board of director's resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement.
Failure to provide the specified documentation may adversely impact future invoice payments.
29. No Bovcott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor 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. The terms "boycott Israel"
and "company" have the meanings ascribed to those terms in Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code.
To the extent that Chapter 2271 of the Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing
this Agreement Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written verification to the City that
Vendor: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement.
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30. Prohibition on Bovcottine Enerev Comuanies. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees
or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor 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 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 meanings 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 Vendor certifies that Vendor's
signature provides written verification to the City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott energy
companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
31. Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries. If
Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or this Agreement is for less than $100,000, this section does not
apply. Vendor acknowledges in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code, the City is
prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services 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 meanings ascribed to those terms in 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 Vendor certifies that Vendor's signature provides written
verification to the City that Vendor: (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.
32. Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which
will be considered as an original signature for all purposes and have the same force and effect as an original
signature. For these purposes, "electronic signature" means electronically scanned and transmitted versions
(e.g. via pdf file, email, or facsimile transmission) of an original signature, or signatures electronically
inserted via software such as Adobe Sign.
33. Entirety of Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement
between City and Vendor, including their assigns and successors in interest, 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.
(signature page follows)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples.
City:
By:
Name:
Jesica McEachern
Title:
Assistant City Manager
02/13/2025
Date:
Vendor:
By:
Name: Christopher Cobb
Title: Director of Business Development
Date: 02/11 /2025
FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL PROCESSES:
Approval Recommended:
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all
By:
performance and reporting requirements.
Name: Richard Zavala
Title: Directory
By:
Approved as to Form and Legality:
Name: Oliver Penny
Title: Landscape Architect
Park & Recreation Department
O
By:
Name: Trey Qualls
City Secretary:
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
By:
M&C: N/A
Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Form 1295: N/A
Title: City Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Vendor will provide tree planting and watering services to the Park & Recreation Department in accordance
with RFP 25-0040. The volume of work will entail planting a maximum of 30 trees. Samples of such native
trees and species is further described below. Due to frequent price changes, the Park & Recreation
Department has the authority to administratively approve invoices that contain price increases to inventory,
however, the total compensation under this Agreement will not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollar and
Zero Cents ($ 100,000. 00).
Ite Item UOM Quantit Unit Price Total Cost
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#1-1 Live Oak, Quercus virginiana, 3" trunk, EA 18 $1,491.29 $26,843.22
per caliper measure, includes
delivery/installation charges
#1-2 Pecan, Carya illinoinensis, 3" trunk, per EA 6 $1,213.48 $7,280.88
caliper measure, includes
delivery/installation charges
#1-3
Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum, 3"
EA 6 $1,269.04
$7,614.24
trunk, per caliper measure, includes
delivery/installation charges
#1-4
Live Oak, Quercus virginiana, 4" trunk,
EA 18 $2,173.86
$39,129.48
per caliper measure, includes
delivery/installation charges
#1-5
Pecan, Carya illinoinensis, 4" trunk, per
EA 6 $1,791.23
$10,747.38
caliper measure, includes
delivery/installation charges
#1-6
Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum, 4"
EA 6 $1,269.04
$7,614.24
trunk, per caliper measure, includes
delivery/installation charges
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Item : UOM Quantit Unit Price
Total Cost
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$1,105.20
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caliper measure, 2400 quantity estimate
represents 30 trees, watered 80
applications per year, for 1 year.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Following delivery and acceptance of the goods delivered by the City, the Vendor must provide
the City with an invoice (i) summarizing the goods delivered, (ii) requesting payment, and
(iii) listing the purchase order number on the invoice. If the City requires additional reasonable
information, it will request the same promptly after receiving the above information, and the
Vendor must provide such additional reasonable information to the extent the same is available.
Invoices must be submitted to the City of Fort Worth by email at
Supplierinvoices@fortworthtexas.gov or by mail to Attn: Accounts Payable, 100 Fort Worth Trail,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/28/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0274
LOG NAME: 80FOREST PARK BLVD TREE PLANTING CONTRACT RENEWAL
SUBJECT
(CD 9) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $33,000.00 to Fund the Renewal of a Contract with SPSD, Inc. for Forest Park Boulevard
Tree Planting Project; and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance reallocating receipts and appropriations to the Tree Mitigation Capital Fund by decreasing
receipts and appropriations in the UV Tree Planting Programmable Project (City Project No. P00146) in the amount of $33,000.00 and
increasing receipts and appropriations in the Forest Park Boulevard Tree Planting Project (City Project No. 105243) by the same amount;
and
2. Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to provide funding for the renewal of the contract with SPSD, Inc. (City Secretary
Contract No. 62788) in the amount of $33,000.00, for an additional year of tree watering services.
On February 13, 2025, the City of Fort Worth administratively executed a Vendor Services Agreement with SPSD, Inc. in an amount up to
$100,000.00 for the planting of 30 native trees along Forest Park Boulevard as part of a beautification project to enhance the corridor leading to
City Hall. The contract also included regular watering of the trees with a water truck to promote establishment. The agreement was for a one-year
term with a one-year renewal option for continued watering services to allow the trees to firmly take root. Upon approval of this M&C and
appropriation of funding, the City will administratively execute the renewal option for the tree watering services. The renewal option has a total
value of $36,120.00. Of that amount, $33,000.00 requires appropriation, with the remaining balance already available within the Forest Park
Boulevard Tree Planting Project budget.
Funding is available for appropriation from the Tree Mitigation Capital Fund for the Forest Park Boulevard Tree Planting Project.
The Forest Park Boulevard Tree Planting Project is located in Council District 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the UV Tree Planting Prgmbl project within the Tree Mitigation Capital Fund
and in the Forest Park Blvd Tree Planting project within the General Projects Capital Fund and upon approval of the above recommendations and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Tree Mitigation Capital Fund and the General Projects Capital Fund
for the Forest Park Blvd Tree Planting project to support the above execution of the contract renewal. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the
Park & Recreation Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Teresa Thomason 5708
Additional Information Contact: Joel McElhany 5745
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS CAPITAL PROJECT STATE FUND,IN AN AMOUNT UP TO (1)$1,500,000.00,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT,AND (2)$1,260,000.00 AS A TRANSFER FROM
THE 2022 BOND PROGRAM FUND,AND (3)$240,000.00 AS A TRANSFER FROM THE PARD
DEDICATION FUND TO SATISFY THE CITY’S MATCH REQUIREMENT TOTALING
$3,000,000.00,FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE OAK GROVE PARK PROJECT
(CITY PROJECT NO.104194);PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;MAKING
THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;REPEALING ALL
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 2025-2026 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Capital Project State Fund, in an amount up to (1) $1,500,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, and (2)
$1,260,000.00 as a transfer from the 2022 Bond Program Fund, and (3) $240,000.00 as a transfer from the
pard dedication fund to satisfy the city’s match requirement totaling $3,000,000.00, for the purpose of funding
the Oak Grove Park Project (City Project No. 104194).
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 27979-09-2025 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:
__________________________________
_ Assistant City Attorney
CITY SECRETARY
_________________________
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:
Dan Powell
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/28/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0266
LOG NAME: 80OAK GROVE PARK CAPITAL ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
SUBJECT
(CD 8) Authorize Acceptance of an Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant of Up to $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the
Oak Grove Park Project, with City Participation in an Amount Up to $1,500,000.00 for a Total Grant Project Budget of Up to $3,000,000.00;
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of a Recreation Grant Agreement to accept an Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 from
the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the Oak Grove Park project (City Project No. 104194) with City participation in an amount up to
$1,500,000.00 for a total grant project budget of up to $3,000,000.00;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance by increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Project State Fund
(1) in an amount up to $1,500,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, (2) in an amount up to $1,260,000.00, as a transfer from the 2022
Bond Program Fund, and (3) $240,000.00, as a transfer from the PARD Dedication Fees Fund, to satisfy the City's match requirements,
totaling $3,000,000.00 for the Oak Grove Park project (City Project No. 104194);
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the PARD Dedication Fees Fund in the
total amount of $741,000.00, from available Development and Engineering/Infrastructure Fees within the Neighborhood Unit 2-27 (City
Project No. UN8018) and Neighborhood Unit 2-28 (City Project No. UN8019) projects, for the purpose of funding improvements for the Oak
Grove Park project (City Project No. 104194); and
4. Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to accept a grant in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Parks & Wildlife
Department (TPWD) Urban Outdoor Grant Program, adopt appropriation ordinances to increase appropriations in the Oak Grove Park Phase
1 project, and amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
On June 24, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6121-06-2025 authorizing the Park & Recreation Department (PARD) to apply for an
Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant from TPWD. The application was successful and on January 22, 2026, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
approved the issuance of $1,500,000.00 in grant funding to the city to develop proposed improvements at Oak Grove Park, an approximately 68-
acre tract of land located at the corner of Oak Grove Road and Oak Grove Shelby Road, in southeast Fort Worth. Proposed improvements include
walking trails, pavilions, restrooms, parking lot and tree plantings. The Grant Repository Number is GRNT-APPL-0000000181.
Per the TPWD grant application structure, a one-to-one grant match is required. For the City's match, PARD will use $1,260,000.00 of 2022 Bond
Funds already appropriated for the development of Oak Grove Park project (City Project No. 104194), and $240,000.00 of PARD Dedication Fee
Funds to be appropriated by this M&C . This follows the City's fiscal policy regarding the use of bond funds.
This is the second TPWD Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant the city has been awarded for Oak Grove Park. On June 10, 2025, the City Council
authorized a Grant Agreement with TPWD for a $1,500,000.00 Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant (M&C 25-0483). Total project funding for Oak
Grove Park is $6,741,000.00
Total project funding
Capital Fund Name
Authority
I Amount
2022 Bond Program
M&C 23-
$3,000,000.00
0611
2025 TPWD Urban Outdoor Recreation
M&C 25-
$1,500,000.00
Grant
0483
2026 TPWD Urban Outdoor Recreation
This M&C
$1,500,000.00
Grant
1PARD Dedication Fees
This M&C
$741,000.00
LTOTAL
�$6,741,000.00
This is a reimbursement grant, and all grant funding is to be used for construction purposes only. Since no city salaries will be charged, indirect
cost recovery does not apply and is not reimbursable. The City of Fort Worth is solely responsible for any additional costs associated with project
administration, design, construction inspection, and materials testing.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency, or public institution of higher education: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. It does
not request approval of a contract with a private business entity.
PARD's CIP does not include potential grant awards. Additional funding is also required as the 2022 Bond funding allocated to this project is
expected to be set aside as matching funds for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Urban Outdoor Recreation grants. The action in this M&C will
amend the FY2026-2030 CIP as approved in connection with Ordinance 27979-09-2025.
This project is included in the 2022 Bond Program. The City's Expendable Commercial Paper (ECP) (M&C 22-0607; Ordinance 25675-08-2022)
provides liquidity to support the appropriation. Available resources will be used to provide interim financing until debt is issued. Once debt
associated with the project is sold, bond proceeds will reimburse the interim financing source in accordance with the statement expressing official
Intent to reimburse that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election (Ordinance No. 25515-05-2022).
Oak Grove Park is in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Texas
Parks & Wildlife Department
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds
will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Capital Project State Fund, and certifies that funds are currently
available in 22 Oak Grove Park project within the 2022 Bond Program Fund and the Grants Capital Project State Fund and in the Neighborhood
Park Unit 2-27 and Neighborhood Park Unit 2-28 projects within the PARD Dedication Fees Fund, and upon approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Grants Capital Project State Fund and in the
PARD Dedication Fees Fund for the 22 Oak Grove Park project. The Park & Recreation Department (and Financial Management Services) will
be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Park & Recreation Department
has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Teresa Thomason 5708
Additional Information Contact: Joel McElhany 5745
Ordinance No. 28405-04-2026
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ORDINANCE NO. 28405-04-2026
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE PARD DEDICATION FEES FUND, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS DEVELOPMENT
AND ENGINEERING/INFRASTRUCTURE FEES WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD UNIT
2-27 (CITY PROJECT NO. UN8018) AND NEIGHBORHOOD UNIT 2-28 (CITY PROJECT
NO. UN8019) PROJECTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $741,000.00, FOR BOND OAK GROVE
PARK PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 104194); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1.
In addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the Budget
of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated appropriations in the PARD dedication fees fund, from
available funds development and engineering/infrastructure fees within the Neighborhood Unit 2-27 (City Project No.
UN8018) and Neighborhood Unit 2-28 (City Project No. UN8019) projects, in the amount of $741,000.00, for the
Bond Oak Grove Park Project (City Project No. 104194).
SECTION 2.
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.
This ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 27979-09-2025 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:
____________________________________ _____________________________
Jannette S. Goodall
Assistant City Attorney City Secretary
ADOPTED: April 28, 2026
EFFECTIVE: April 28, 2026
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CITY OF FORT WORTH PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/28/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0266
LOG NAME: 80OAK GROVE PARK CAPITAL ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
SUBJECT
(CD 8) Authorize Acceptance of an Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant of Up to $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the
Oak Grove Park Project, with City Participation in an Amount Up to $1,500,000.00 for a Total Grant Project Budget of Up to $3,000,000.00;
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (2022 Bond Program)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of a Recreation Grant Agreement to accept an Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant in an amount up to $1,500,000.00 from
the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the Oak Grove Park project (City Project No. 104194) with City participation in an amount up to
$1,500,000.00 for a total grant project budget of up to $3,000,000.00;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance by increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Project State Fund
(1) in an amount up to $1,500,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, (2) in an amount up to $1,260,000.00, as a transfer from the 2022
Bond Program Fund, and (3) $240,000.00, as a transfer from the PARD Dedication Fees Fund, to satisfy the City's match requirements,
totaling $3,000,000.00 for the Oak Grove Park project (City Project No. 104194);
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the PARD Dedication Fees Fund in the
total amount of $741,000.00, from available Development and Engineering/Infrastructure Fees within the Neighborhood Unit 2-27 (City
Project No. UN8018) and Neighborhood Unit 2-28 (City Project No. UN8019) projects, for the purpose of funding improvements for the Oak
Grove Park project (City Project No. 104194); and
4. Amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to accept a grant in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Parks & Wildlife
Department (TPWD) Urban Outdoor Grant Program, adopt appropriation ordinances to increase appropriations in the Oak Grove Park Phase
1 project, and amend the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
On June 24, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6121-06-2025 authorizing the Park & Recreation Department (PARD) to apply for an
Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant from TPWD. The application was successful and on January 22, 2026, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
approved the issuance of $1,500,000.00 in grant funding to the city to develop proposed improvements at Oak Grove Park, an approximately 68-
acre tract of land located at the corner of Oak Grove Road and Oak Grove Shelby Road, in southeast Fort Worth. Proposed improvements include
walking trails, pavilions, restrooms, parking lot and tree plantings. The Grant Repository Number is GRNT-APPL-0000000181.
Per the TPWD grant application structure, a one-to-one grant match is required. For the City's match, PARD will use $1,260,000.00 of 2022 Bond
Funds already appropriated for the development of Oak Grove Park project (City Project No. 104194), and $240,000.00 of PARD Dedication Fee
Funds to be appropriated by this M&C . This follows the City's fiscal policy regarding the use of bond funds.
This is the second TPWD Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant the city has been awarded for Oak Grove Park. On June 10, 2025, the City Council
authorized a Grant Agreement with TPWD for a $1,500,000.00 Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant (M&C 25-0483). Total project funding for Oak
Grove Park is $6,741,000.00
Total project funding
Capital Fund Name
Authority
I Amount
2022 Bond Program
M&C 23-
$3,000,000.00
0611
2025 TPWD Urban Outdoor Recreation
M&C 25-
$1,500,000.00
Grant
0483
2026 TPWD Urban Outdoor Recreation
This M&C
$1,500,000.00
Grant
1PARD Dedication Fees
This M&C
$741,000.00
LTOTAL
�$6,741,000.00
This is a reimbursement grant, and all grant funding is to be used for construction purposes only. Since no city salaries will be charged, indirect
cost recovery does not apply and is not reimbursable. The City of Fort Worth is solely responsible for any additional costs associated with project
administration, design, construction inspection, and materials testing.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency, or public institution of higher education: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. It does
not request approval of a contract with a private business entity.
PARD's CIP does not include potential grant awards. Additional funding is also required as the 2022 Bond funding allocated to this project is
expected to be set aside as matching funds for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Urban Outdoor Recreation grants. The action in this M&C will
amend the FY2026-2030 CIP as approved in connection with Ordinance 27979-09-2025.
This project is included in the 2022 Bond Program. The City's Expendable Commercial Paper (ECP) (M&C 22-0607; Ordinance 25675-08-2022)
provides liquidity to support the appropriation. Available resources will be used to provide interim financing until debt is issued. Once debt
associated with the project is sold, bond proceeds will reimburse the interim financing source in accordance with the statement expressing official
Intent to reimburse that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election (Ordinance No. 25515-05-2022).
Oak Grove Park is in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Texas
Parks & Wildlife Department
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds
will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Capital Project State Fund, and certifies that funds are currently
available in 22 Oak Grove Park project within the 2022 Bond Program Fund and the Grants Capital Project State Fund and in the Neighborhood
Park Unit 2-27 and Neighborhood Park Unit 2-28 projects within the PARD Dedication Fees Fund, and upon approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Grants Capital Project State Fund and in the
PARD Dedication Fees Fund for the 22 Oak Grove Park project. The Park & Recreation Department (and Financial Management Services) will
be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Park & Recreation Department
has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Teresa Thomason 5708
Additional Information Contact: Joel McElhany 5745