HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 16937-05-2006Ordinance No 16937-05-2006
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIALLY FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,100 420 79 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A
CUSTOM WORK ORDER AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL
TELEPHONE L.P (SBC) FOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
LOCATED ON HOUSTON STREET IN ORDER TO CLEAR STORM DRAIN FOR
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH PARKING GARAGE AND THE OMNI HOTEL
PROJECT PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, 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 Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $2,100 420 79 for the
purpose of funding a Custom Work Order Agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone L.P
(SBC) for the relocation of existing facilities located on Houston Street in order to clear storm
drain for the City of Fort Worth Parking Garage and the Omni Hotel Project.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. May 9. 2006
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 5/9/2006 Ordinance No 16936-05-2006 & 16937-05-2006
DATE Tuesday May 09 2006
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SUBJECT
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Authorize Payment Under Protest to and Execution of a
Custom Work Order Agreement with Southwestern Bell Telephone L.P for the Relocation of
Existing Facilities Located on Houston Street in Order to Clear Storm Drain and Other Facilities for
the City of Fort Worth for the Omni Hotel Project
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund by
$2 100 420 79 and decreasing the unreserved undesignated fund balance by the same amount;
2. Authorize the transfer of $2,100 420 79 from the Culture and Tourism Fund to the Specially Funded
Capital Projects Fund
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $2,100 420 79 from available funds; and
4 Authorize -the City Manager to execute a Custom Work Order Agreement with Southwestern Bell
Telephone L.P (SBC) under which the City will make payments under protest totaling $2,100 420 79 for the
relocation of existing facilities located on Houston Street in order to clear storm drain for the City of Fort
Worth Parking Garage and the Omni Hotel Project.
DISCUSSION
In order to construct the City's new parking garage and the Omni Hotel west of the Fort Worth Convention
Center it is necessary to relocate telecommunication cable on Houston Street in order to clear storm drain
for the Omni Hotel Project.
In order to eliminate these conflicts SBC facilities must be relocated SBC has requested that the City
execute a Custom Work Order Agreement and pay a total of $2,100 420 79 for the relocation of its facilities
on Houston Street in order to clear storm drain for the Omni Hotel Project.
The City Attorney's Office has advised staff that SBC may be responsible for some or all costs related to the
relocation of SBC facilities located in City right-of-way However in order to avoid a lengthy delay in the
construction of the Hotel and City garage staff recommends that the City pay the amount requested by
SBC City staff will inform SBC that the payment will be made under protest and without waiver of any rights
the City has to seek reimbursement of the $2,100 420 79
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 Mapsco 77A.
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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 Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund The unreserved designated fund balance of the Culture and
Tourism Fund will be $10 553 653 after this appropriation
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1) GG04 538070 0240400 $2.100.420.79 2) GG04 538070 0240400 $2,100.420.79
2&3) C291 472004 309240013673 $2,100.420.79 4) C291 539120 3092400136 $2.100.420.79
3) C291 539120 309240013673 $2,100.420.79
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head A. Douglas Rademaker (6157)
Additional Information Contact: A. Douglas Rademaker (6157)
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