HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 16773-01-2006Ordinance No 16773-01 2006
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND BOTANIC GARDEN PLANT MATERIAL, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $302.70 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
A TRANSER TO THE PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS FUND FOR A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PRIME CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOTANIC GARDEN GREENHOUSE, MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2005-2006 in
the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Special Trust Fund, Botanic Garden Plant Material, in the amount of $302.70 from available funds, for
the purpose of funding a transfer to the Park and Recreation Improvements Fund for a construction
contract with Prime Construction Company for the construction of the Botanic Garden Greenhouse.
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 16582 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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.
APPRO E AS TO AN EGALIT
Ass ant C' Atto ey
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. January 19. 2006
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of Donations from Fort Worth Botanical Society Fort Worth Garden Club and
Amon G Carter Foundation Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Authorize Execution of Contract
with Prime Construction Company for the Construction of a Greenhouse at the Botanic Garden
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of $200 000 from the Fort Worth Botanical Society for
the construction of the Botanic Garden Production Greenhouse Improvements,
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of $200 000 from the Fort Worth Garden Club for the
construction of the Botanic Garden Production Greenhouse Improvements
3 Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of $100 000 from the Amon G Carter Foundation for
the construction of the Botanic Garden Production Greenhouse Improvements
4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund Botanic Garden Parking Lot in the amount of $143 663 49' Special Trust Fund Botanic
Garden Security Patrol in the amount of $6 886 45 and Special Trust Fund Botanic Garden Plant Material
in the amount of $302.70 from available funds
5 Authorize the transfer of $400 000 00 from the Special Trust Fund to the Park and Recreation
Improvements Fund to fund the construction of the Botanic Garden Production Greenhouse Improvements
6 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park
and Recreation Improvements Fund by $900 000 00 from available funds and
7 Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract, in the amount of $1 131 033 with Prime
Construction Company for the construction of the Botanic Garden Production Greenhouse Improvements.
DISCUSSION
On October 1 2002 (M8~C C-19270) the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a design
contract with GSBS Batenhorst, Inc. in the amount of $74 750 for the site master planning of the
greenhouse facility area and the design and preparation of the construction documents.
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The construction solicitation for the project was advertised on September 15 and 22, 2005 The following
bids were received (base bid and Alternates #1 #2, and #3)
Comoan~/ Amount
Prime Construction Company $1 131 033 00
Westland Construction $1 187 100 00
CME Builders & Engineers $1,205 500 00
Modern Contractors $1,244 600 00
Fain Group $1,252,415 00
AUI Contractors $1,298 800 00
Reeder General Contractors $1,286 500 00
Alshall Construction $1 301 695 00
Larrison Construction Texas $1 338 000 00
Steele-Freeman $1 375,200 00
Dynamic Technical Services $1 448 390 00
Each of the firms submitting the required follow-up documents were ranked based on price schedule
reputation and experience. Prime Construction Company was determined to offer the best value
Project Funding,
Source
Amount
1986 CIP (Reprogrammed $280 049 00
Transfer from FE72 $400 000 00
Donations
1998 CIP $500 000 00
$300, 000.00
Total
$1 480 049 00
The total cost associated with this project is expected to be
Item
Cost
Construction $1 131 033 00
Design $95 700 00
Survey Geotech $23 500 00
Utility Extensions $138 100 00
Contingency Staff Management, MISC $91,716.00
Total Cost
$1 480 049 00
Prime Construction Company is in compliance with the City's M/WBE ordinance by committing to 26%
M/WBE participation on this project. The City's MM/BE goal for this project is 25%
This project is physically located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 but will serve Fort Worth residents in all
Council Districts.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director 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 of
the Park and Recreation Improvements Fund The Parks and Community Services Department will
be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds from these donations.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1. 2,3) GC05 488 100 080050410410 $500.000.00 5) FE72 538070 080502101010 $392.810.85
4) FE72 488692 080502101010 $143,663.49 5) FE72 538070 080502101020 302.70
4) FE72 538070 080502101010 $143.663.49 7) GC05 541200 080050410410 $1,031,033.00
4) FE72 488100 080502101090 6 886.45 7) C181 541200 080181048350 $100,000.00
4) FE72 488100 080502101020 302.70 ~ FE72 538070 080502101090 6 886.45
4) FE72 538070 080502101020 302.70
6) GC05 488100 080050410410 $500.000.00
5 ~ GC05 472072 080050410410 $400.000.00
6) GC05 541200 080050410410 $900.000.00
4) FE72 538070 080502101090 6 886.45
Submitted for City Manager's Office ~ Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head Robert Goode (7804)
Additional Information Contact: Dalton Murayama (8088)
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