HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18497-02-2009ORDINANCE NO 18497-02-2009
AN ORDINANCE FINDING THAT THE SUMMERGLEN BRANCH LIBRARY
WAS CONSTRUCTED AND DELIVERED TO FORT WORTH CITIZENS AS
INCLUDED IN THE 1998 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
AUTHORIZING THAT 1998 CAPITAL IMPROVMENT PROGRAM RESIDUAL
FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR SAID LIBRARY BE USED TO SUPPORT
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY AS INCLUDED
IN THE 2004 CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS on February 7 1998, the citizens of the City of Fort Worth
approved the 1998 Capital Improvement Program, and
WHEREAS, $2,700 000 was mcluded m the Library proposition to finance the
construction of a neighborhood branch library in the Summerfields/Park Glen area, to
include an opening day book collection, and
WHEREAS the Summerglen Branch Library was constructed and opened on
November 11 2000 and mcluded the opening day book collection, and
WHEREAS upon completion of the library there were residual bond proceeds
in the amount of $ 66 041 74 which can only be devoted for the same program area as
approved by voters, namely Library improvements,
WHEREAS the construction of a northwest branch library was mcluded m the
2004 Capital Improvements Program as approved by voters,
WHEREAS, due to mflahonary cost increases, approved bond funds m the
amount of $4 490 000 were insufficient and other funding sources are necessary to
support the delivery of this project;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
SECTION 1
That the City Council finds that the Summerglen Branch Library has been
completed and delivered to citizens as included m the 1998 Capital Improvement
Program, and there are residual bond proceeds in the amount of $ 66 041 74
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby authorizes the designation of the residual funds to
support the construction of the Northwest Branch Library as included in the 2004 Capital
Improvements Program.
SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the
Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (1986), as amended, except where the provisions
of this ordinance are m direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such
Code, in which event conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such Code are hereby
repealed.
SECITON 4.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and, if any
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent ~unsdiction,
such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the
City Council without the incorporation m this ordinance of any such unconstitutional
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section
SECTION 5
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
ASSISTANT TTORNEY
DATE -~
ADOPTED February 24, 2009
EFFECTIVE February 24, 2009
ORDINANCE NO. 18497-02-2009 p ®v
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: `Approved on 2/24/2009 Ord. No. 18496-02-2009 8~ 1.8497-02-2009
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DATE Tuesday February 24 2009 REFERENCE NO C-23365
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SUBJECT
Accept a Donation of $125 000 00 from The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation Authorize a
Construction Contract in the Amount of $2 750 786 00 with Alshall Construction Company to Construct the
Northwest Branch Library Adopt Ordinance Finding Authorized Use of 1998 Bond Funds and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Accept a donation of $125 000 00 from the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation to the Library
Improvement fund for the construction of the Northwest Branch Library'
2 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Library Improvements fund in the amount of $125 000 00 from available funds
3 Adopt the attached ordinance finding that construction of the Northwest Branch Library is within the
voted purposes of these residual 1998 Bond Funds, and
4 Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $2 750 786 00 with Alshall
Construction Company to construct the Northwest Branch Library
DISCUSSION
Funds in the amount of $4 400 000 00 were approved by voters in the 2004 Capital Improvement Program
for the construction of a new Northwest Branch Library facility This amount was estimated to be enough
to construct a 13 000 square feet facility but based upon the latest cost estimate and subsequent bids it
became necessary to identify additional funding sources to support this particular size and staff proposes
the following funding sources.
The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation.
Chartered in 1993 The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation (Foundation) is an independent, non-profit
organization which is dedicated to supporting the Fort Worth Public Library (Library) system by mobilizing
resources for and promoting services of the Library in conjunction with the City of Fort Worth and the
private sector Its goal is to increase the margin of excellence in Library service delivery The Foundation
has donated funds in the amount of $125 000 00 to support a 13 000 square feet facility and it is
recommended that Council accept this donation
Parks and Community Services Department Funding.
Since the parking lot of this library will be shared by park users the Parks and Community Services
Department is contributing funds in the amount of $70 000 00 from 2001 Certificates of Obligation funds
for the construction of the Northwest Branch Library parking lot.
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Construction Time Line.
On May 29 2007 (M&C C-22141) the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a design and
construction administration agreement in the amount of $368 341 00 with Komatsu/Range) Inc. for the
design of the Northwest Branch Library The M&C also authorized the transfer of $6 000 00 from the Park
Improvements fund to the Library Improvements Fund for the architect to provide the preliminary master
plan design for the community park.
On February 5 2008 (M&C L 14469) the City Council accepted the dedication of approximately 22 903
acres of unimproved parkland for Marine Creek Ranch Park from Hayco Realty Ltd in accordance with
the Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy
On March 18 2008 (M&C C-22713) the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment
No 1 in the amount of $35 692 00 to City Secretary Contract No 35385 with Komatsu/Range) Inc. for
additional design services for roadway improvements and road extension
Recap of All Project Funding Sources.
The total funding available from all recommended sources is $5 382 041 74 as follows $4 400 000 00
plus $90 000 00 for Public Art/Enhanced Design were approved in the 2004 CIP Bond Program for the
Northwest Branch Library On September 2, 2008 (M&C G-16262) the City Council approved the sale of
additional funding in the amount of $625 000 00 from the Critical Capital Needs Certificate of Obligation
Series 2008 An additional $66 041 74 is available from residual funds from the 1998 CIP Bond
Program Parks and Community Services Department is contributing $76 000 00 for the project. The Fort
Worth Public Library Foundation has donated $125 000 00 The Public Art component will be presented
to the City Council at a later date
Bidders and Project Cost Breakdown.
A request for competitive sealed proposals for the project was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram
on August 28 and September 4 2008 The following 11 proposals were received
Alshall Construction Company $2 750 786 00
Reeder General Contractors Inc $2 851 000 00
J C Commercial $2 880 777 00
Hasen Construction Services $2 888 555 00
C R. Reynolds Inc $2 899 000 00
Prime Contruction Company $2 925 000 00
Sedalco L.P $3 125 000 00
Phillips/May Corporation $3 169 000 00
Imperial Construction Ltd $3 187 000 00
Azteca Enterprises Inc $3 394 000 00
Westland Construction Inc $3 529 000 00
Based on price schedule M/V1/BE participation reputation and experience Alshall Construction
Company was determined to offer the best value
The overall project cost is expected to be
Design $404 032 57
Construction $2 750 786 00
Utilities ITS FF&E
Contingency geotech staff
$1 756 000 00
$381,223 17
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Total
$5,292 041 74
Alshall Construction Company is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 34
percent M/WBE participation The City's goal for this project is 34 percent.
The completion of the library will add 13 037 square feet to the City's facility inventory and add
approximately $5 000 00 per year in the facility maintenance and repair requirements The project will
also add approximately $1 020 000 00 in the annual Library operating costs
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon adoption of the attached appropriation
ordinance and approval of the above recommendations funds will be available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated of the Library Improvements funds, the Parks and Community Services Fund
Library Services Fund and the Library Improvements 2004 Overrun Fund
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers
C230 488422 207840015780
2)C230 488422 207840015780
2)C230 541200 207840015780
CERTIFICATIONS
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
$125,000.00 4)C231 541200 207840015780
$125,000.00 4) C182 541200 080182046160
$125,000.00 4) C141 541200 084141050104
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv:
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
4)C230 541200 207840015780
Fernando Costa (6122)
William Verkest (7862)
Dalton Murayama (8088)
$625.000.00
$70.000.00
$66.041.74
$1.989.744.26
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