HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21280-06-2014 Ordinance No. 21280-06-2014
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SOLID WASTE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$299,700.00, AND DECREASING THE UNRESTRICTED NET POSITION BY THE
SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A COMPREHENSIVE SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR O INANCES;
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 2013-2014 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Solid
Waste Fund in the amount of$299,700.00 and decreasing the unrestricted net position by the same amount
for the purpose of funding a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
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 No. 20952-09-2013 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY '
Assistant City Attorney V/ s `
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 10,2014
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6110/2014 - Ordinance No. 21280-06-2014
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DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **P-1 1664
LOG NAME: 13P14-0071 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DB
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gershman, Brickner ratton, Inc., for a Comprehensive Solid
Waste Management Plan for the Code Compliance Department in the Amount Up to $299,700.00 and
Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council:
1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Solid Waste
Fund in the amount of$299,700.00 and decreasing the unrestricted net position by the same amount; and
2. Authorize the execution of a contract with Gershman, Brickner ratton, Inc., for a Comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Plan for the Code Compliance Department in the amount up to $299,700.00.
DISCUSSION:
The City's current Solid Waste Management Plan (1995-2015) will expire in 2015. The Code Compliance
Department, Solid Waste Division proposes to have the selected Consultant assist the City in developing
its new 20-Year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. The new plan will present the City with
the best options to make further progress in reducing waste, maximizing resource recovery and diversion,
extending the life of its landfill. The new plan will also include a Disaster Debris Management Plan to
improve debris removal response following a disaster or a significant storm event.
The City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 14-0071 on February 5, 2014. The proposals were
reviewed by an evaluation committee consisting of staff from the Code Compliance Department, the Water
Department and the Transportation and Public Works Department. The committee ranked the proposals
based on past experience with developing a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan,
qualifications and roles of key personnel and the thoroughness and quality of response to project scope of
work. The evaluation committee determined that Gershmann, Brickner ratton, Inc., offers the best
overall solution to the City.,
ADVERTISEMENT- This RFP was advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram every Wednesday starting
February 5, 2014 through March 5, 2014. Thirty-seven vendors were solicited from the purchasing
database; three responses were received.
M[WBE -A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting was requested by the Purchasing Division and
approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with the BIDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods
or service is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER -An administrative change order or increase may be made by the
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City Manager in the amount of up to $50,000.00 and does not require specific City Council approval as
long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
AGREEMENT TERMS - Upon City Council approval, this Agreement shall begin on June 11, 2014 and
end on December 10, 2016.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Solid Waste Fund. Upon approval, the available cash balance of
the Solid Waste Fund will exceed the minimum reserve, as outlined in the Financial Management Policy
Statements.
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FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1) PE64 531200 0239901 $299,700.00 2) PE64 531200 0239901 $299,700.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Aaron Bovos (8517)
Jack Dale (8357)
Additional Information Contact: Doris Brent (2058)
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