HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21881-09-2015 ORDINANCE N . 21881-09-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING T E ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ST WATER CAPITAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$300,000.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR
DRAINAGE DESIGN REVIEW SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;
PEALING 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 2014-2015 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Stormwater
Capital Fund in the amount of $300,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding a Professional
Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for Drainage Design Review Services.
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. 21457-09-2014 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: _, r
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Grant Jordan Assam
,rstant City Attorney Mary J. I5 i rty ."ecretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 15, 2015
Ordinance No.21881-09-2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/15/2015 - Ordinance Nos. 21881,09-2015 &21882-49-
2015
DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27445
LOG NAME: 20HAI—DRAI NAG E—DESIGNS REVI EW—S ERVI C E S3
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the Amount Not to
Exceed $300,000.00 for Drainage Design Review Services, Authorize Transfer of Funds and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated appropriations in
the Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of$300,000.00 decreasing the available cash balance by the
same amount",
2. Authorize a transfer from the Stormwater Utility and to the Stormwater Capital Fund in the amount of
$300,000000;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Stormwater Capital Fund in the amount of$300,000,00; and
4. Authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., in the
amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for drainage design review services.
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DISCUSSION:
The Professional Set-vices Agreement recommended by this Mayor and Council Communication is for
Drainage Design Review Services associated with private development projects. Halff Associates, Inc.,
will augment staff to reduce the review time of the drainage design component of private development
projects.
In June 2015, the Transportation and Public Works Department, Stormwater Management Division,
published a Request for Qualifications (RFC ) for various technical sery ces associated with drainage
engineering, including services to review private development projects for compliance with the City's
drainage design standards. Hal ff Associates, Inc., was selected as one of the most qualified engineering
consultants fort is service,
Halff Associates, Inc., proposes to perform this work on an on-call, time and materials basis for a fee not
to exceed $300,000,,00. This contract is expected to provide 200 to 300 reviews over approximately 12
months, depending on the level of development activity,
M/WBE Office.- Hal ff Associates, Inc., is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 15
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percent SBE participation. The City's SIBE goal on this project is 15 percent.
The project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance and supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds
will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Stormwater Capital Fund. Upon
approval, the available cash balance oft for ter Utility Fund will exceed the minimum reserve as
outlined in the Financial Management Policy Statements.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1) PE69 53 070 0209207 $300,000.00 2JEEQ2..536070 0209207 U00,000-00
2 &.3)..Q309 476069 200006900515 $300,000.00 4 C30 531200 200006900515 1300,000,00
3) C309 531200 200006900515 $300=0.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for Cily Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Douglas Wiersig ( 1 7)
Additional Information Contact: Greg Simmons (7862)
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