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Ordinance No.21333-07-2014
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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,000.00,
AND DECREASING THE UNASSIGNED GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE
SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUED FUNDING OF A I
CONSULTANT TO ASSIST THE CITY MANAGER IN REGARDS TO PUBLIC
SAFETY LABOR NEGOTIATIONS ISSUES; 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,
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TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
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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
General Fund in the amount of$106,000.00, and decreasing the unassigned General Fund balance for the
same amount, for the purpose of continued funding of a consultant to assist the City Manager in regards to
public safety labor negotiations issues.
SECTION 2.
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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.
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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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
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SECTION 4.
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This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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Christopher A.Troutt,Assistant City Attorney MaVK
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:July 22,2014 i
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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° =COUNCIL.ACTION :.Approved on 7/22/20:14 =Ordinance No 21333 07 2014 � ;, �
DATE: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26859
LOG NAME: 0214DENTON2014AMEND3
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SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 42798 with Lowell Denton of
Denton, Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P.C., to Extend the Term Until December 31, 2014 and Authorize
Increase in the Amount of$106,000.00 to the Maximum Amount to be Paid to Assist the City as a i
Consultant in Public Safety Labor Negotiation Issues for a Total Amount of$346,000.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of Amendment No. 3 to City Secretary Contract No. 42798 to extend the term
until December 31, 2014 with Lowell Denton of Denton, Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P.C., as a consultant
to assist the City Manager in regards to public safety labor negotiation issues;
2. Authorize an increase in the amount of$106,000.00 in the maximum amount to be paid to Denton,
Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P.C., for a total amount of$346,000.00; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
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General Fund in the amount of$106,000.00 and decreasing the unassigned General Fund balance for the
same amount.
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DISCUSSION:
On November 15, 2011, (M&C C-25265) the City Council authorized a contract with Lowell Denton of
Denton, Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P.C. (Lowell Denton) to provide consulting services related to public
safety labor negotiations. At the time, the primary purpose was to assist with labor negotiations between
the City and the Fort Worth Police Officers Association (POA). On July 10, 2012, (M&C C-25671) the City
Council approved a $65,000.00 increase in the amount to be paid to Lowell Denton to a maximum amount
of$140,000.00. On December 12, 2012, (M&C C-25994) the negotiations with the Fort Worth
Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 440 (Local 440) were in progress and the City Council
approved an extension of that contract to December 31, 2013 and a $100,000.00 increase in the amount
to be paid to Lowell Denton to a maximum amount of$240,000.00. During Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, the City
incurred expenses for these services in the amount of approximately $85,000.00. A total of$106,000.00
remains in the funds that were included in the FY 2014 budget for the negotiations with the Local 440.
The negotiations between the City and the Local 440 reached an impasse on December 31, 2013. It is
expected that the City will need to continue using the consulting services of Lowell Denton as the City
develops its strategy and takes the actions needed in the best interests of the City, subsequent to the
impasse.
The City Manager has determined that an outside labor negotiations consultant with knowledge and
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expertise in matters involving labor negotiations should continue to be retained to assist the City Manager
as a consultant in the City's public safety labor negotiations and planning. Lowell Denton of Denton,
Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P.C., has the required experience in labor negotiations to assist the City
Manager as a consultant in the City's public safety labor negotiations. Denton, Navarro, Rocha and
Bernal, P.C., is a certified Minority and Women Business Enterprise 75 percent owned by qualifying
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 539120 0021000 $106,000.00
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CERTIFICATIONS: f
Submitted for City Manager's Office by; Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Susan Alanis (8180)
Additional Information Contact: Susan Alanis (8180)
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