HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21882-09-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21882-09-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND IN THE AMOUNT O $300,000.00, AND
DECREASING THE ASSIGNED FUND BALANCE SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING FUNDS TO THE STORMWATER CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUND TO FUND A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
IIALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DRAINAGE SI VI SERVICES;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CVMiJLA`I'IVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES I
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 appropriations in the Stormwater Utility Fund
in the amount of$300,000.00, and decreasing the assigned fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of
transferring funds to the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund to fund 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Grant Jordan, Assistant City Attorney ary .1. ' Cil S r etary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 15, 2015
Ordinance No. 21882-09-2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/15/2015 - Ordinance Nos. 21881-09-201.5 & 21.882-09-
2015
DATE: Tuesday„ September 15, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27445
LOG NAME: 20HAI DRAINAGE DESIGN REVIE" SERVICES3
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of 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)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated appropriations in
the Stormmwater Utility Fund in the amount of$300,00 . 0 decreasing the available cash balance by the
same amount,
2. Authorize a transfer from the Stormwwater utility Fund tote Stormwwater Capital Fund in the amount of
$300,000.00;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estirn°nated receipts and appropriations in the
Stormwwater Capital Fund in the amount of$300,000,00; and
4. Authorize the execution of Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inca in the
amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for drainage design review services.
DISCUSSION:
The Professional Services Agreement recommended this Mayor and Council Communication is for
Drainage Design Reviews Services associated with private development projects,. Halff Associates, linc.,
will augment staff to reduce the review, time oft the drainage design component of private development
projects.
In June 2015, the Transportation and Public Works Department, Stormwuater Management Division,
published a Request for Qualifications (RoFO) for various technical services associated with drainage
engineering, including services to review private development projects for compliance with the City's
drainage design standards. Halff Associates, lirnc..p was selected as one of the most qualified engineering
consultants fort is service.
Halff Associates, Inca 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.
M1WBE Office: Halff Associates, Inc.„ is iri compliance with the City's BIDE Ordinance by committing to 15
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percent SBE participation. The City's SBE goal on this project is 15 percent.
The project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /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 Sfor Capital Fund. Upon
approval, the available cash balance of the 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 PC 6 536070 0209207 30Q,.QOQ QQ =1000-00
2& 3) C309 4-T-'069 200006900515 $300.000.00 AJL2QL ;31200 200006900515 U21Q-0000
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1299-00-0-02
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office hT. Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Douglas Wiersig (6157)
Additional Information Contact: Greg Simmons (7 2)
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