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Home My WebLink About26-6382 - City Council - ResolutionRESOLUTION 26-6382 STATEMENT EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT FOR THE WATER AND SEWER CONTRACT 2020 WSM-E 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 Water &Sewer Contract 2020 WSM-E 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 $10,400,000.00 for the purpose of paying the aggregate costs of the Project; and 2. All costs to be reimbursed pursuant hereto will be capital expenditures. No obligations will be issued by the City in furtherance of this Statement after a date which is later than 18 months after the later of (1) the date the expenditures are paid or (2) the date on which the property, with respect to which such expenditures were made, is placed in service; and 3. The foregoing notwithstanding, no obligation will be issued pursuant to this Statement more than three years after the date any expenditure which is to be reimbursed is paid. 4. This resolution shall be effective from and after its passage by the City Council. Adopted this September 29, 2026. ATTEST: B Y� Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary p°FOR . r. , O 00O ° ° ° * OOO o °*� °°°OOOOO° 0 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION MAP 60WSSC20WSME-RDBU RNS MARTHA LN EADOWBRO( JEWELL DR LjJ�JuL-1- SEE ' h I- - = I � I � s �- i, '' w �. VAN NATTA LN_ �CC �� BEATY ST , 2 # _i I �• rd � a �� 7 �. )JL � w F CRAIG ST r$L' re ,,1 - ___ AI f + 1 ROUTTi ST .I 3J J,-'� - : FORT WORTH® R J �1 _' MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION MAP 60WSSC20WSME-RDBU RNS MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION MAP 60WSSC20WSME-RDBU RNS FORT WORTH. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 7.1.1 R & D BURNS BROTHERS, INC. CONTRACT FOR WATER AND SEWER REPLACEMENTS CONTRACT 2020 WSM-E DATE: 09/29/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0896 DEPARTMENT: WATER SUBJECT (CD 5 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of a Contract with R & D Burns Brothers, Inc., in the Amount of $8,602,805.00, for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020, WSM-E Project, Adopt Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Future Debt Project, 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 a contract with R & D Burns Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $8,602,805.00 for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020, WSM-E project; 2. Adopt the attached resolution expressing official intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future enterprise fund debt for the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020 WSM-E project; and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance adjusting estimated appropriations in the Water and Sewer Commercial Paper Fund by decreasing estimated appropriations in the Commercial Paper project (City Project No. UCMLPR) in the amount of $9,376,821.00 and increasing estimated appropriations in the Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacements Contract 2020 WSM-E project (City Project No. 103360) by the same amount, to effect a portion of Water's contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Program. DISCUSSION The purpose of this Mayor & Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize execution of a construction contract with R & D Burns Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $8,602,805.00 for the replacement of cast iron water and deteriorated sanitary sewer pipes as indicated on the following streets and easements: Street From To Scope of Work 1 of 4 FORT WORTH„ Crenshaw Avenue Cox Street Kellis Street Bong Drive Beaty Street Major Street Van Natta Lane S Edgewood Avenue Pate Drive Stalcup Road Eastover Avenue Stalcup Road Handley Drive Beaty Street Milam Street Dillard Street Parker Henderson Road Carverly Drive Muse Street Craig Street Mims Street Water/Sewer Water/Sewer Water/Sewer Water Water/Sewer Water/Sewer Water/Sewer Additionally, asphalt pavement rehabilitation will be conducted on all the roadways curb to curb subsequent to the water and sanitary sewer main replacement. The project was advertised for bids on May 6, 2026, and May 13, 2026, in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram. On June 4, 2026, the following bids were received: Bidder Amount Time of Completion R & D Burns Brothers, Inc. $8,602,805.00 650 Calendar Days Jackson Construction, Ltd. $8,614,540.75 Woody Contractors, Inc. $8,685,995.50 William J Schultz Inc. dba $9,490,449.00 Circle C Construction Company Western Municipal $9,574,334.00 Construction of Texas, LLC Venus Construction $10,051,761.00 In addition to the contract amount, $515,931.00 (water: $306,328.00 and sewer: $209,603.00) is required for project management, material testing, and inspection. Project contingencies are provided in the amount of $258,085.00 (water: $152,827.00 and sewer: $105,258.00). The sanitary sewer component of this project is part of the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative Program of the Water Department. Approximately 9,264 linear feet of cast iron water and 6,626 linear feet of deteriorated sanitary sewer pipe will be removed and replaced or rehabilitated as part of this project. 2 of 4 FORT WORTH. It is the practice of the Water Department to appropriate its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan throughout the Fiscal Year (FY), instead of within the annual budget ordinance, as projects commence, additional funding needs are identified, and to comply with bond covenants. 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. Funding is available in the Commercial Paper project within the Water & Sewer Commercial Paper Fund for the purpose of funding the W&S Contract 2020 WSM-E project. Funding is currently available in the Commercial Paper project within the Commercial Paper Fund for the purpose of funding the W&S Contract 2020 WSM-E project Appropriations for the W&S Contract 2020 WSM-E project are as depicted below: Fund W&S Capital Projects - Fund 56002 W&S Commercial Paper - Fund 56032 Project Total Existing Appropriations $ 648,647.00 $ 0.00 $ 648,647.00 *Numbers rounded for presentation purposes. Additional Appropriations $0.00 $ 9,376,821.00 $ 9,376,821.00 Project Total* $ 648,647.00 $ 9,376,821.00 $10,025,468.00 Small Business (SB) Goal - In accordance with the City's Small Business Ordinance, the City has established a 30% Small Business goal for this solicitation/contract. R & D Burns Brothers, Inc. is a certified small business and has committed to completing 81% of the total contract award OR has committed to utilizing certified small businesses for 81% of the total contract award. The contract will include language requiring the vendor to comply with the utilization plan they submitted. The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 5 and 11. This contract requires a Form 1295. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION 3 of 4 FORT WORTH. The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Commercial Paper project within the WAS 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&S Contract 2020 WSM-E project to support the execution of the construction contract. Prior to an expense being incurred, the Water Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds. SUBMITTED FOR CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY: Jesica L. McEachern, # 5804 ORIGINATING BUSINESS UNIT HEAD: Chris Harder, # 5020 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Clayton Torrance, # 8528 ATTACHMENTS 1. Map - Water and Sewer Replacements Contract 2020, WSM-E [7.1.1.1 - 3 pages] 2. Resolution (R2) - Water and Sewer Replacements Contract 2020, WSM E [7.1.1.2 - 2 pages] 3. Ordinance (R3) - Water and Sewer Replacements Contract 2020, WSM E [7.1.1.4 - 1 page] 4 of 4