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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIALLY FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
IN THE AMOUNT OF $179 930 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FUNDING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT
NO 30187 WITH FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC FOR AN OPERATIONAL
ASSESSMENT AND ALTERNATIVE EVALUATION FOR THE ACTIVE POOL OF
THE FORT WORTH WATER GARDENS, 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 2004-
2005 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 $179 930 from
available funds for the purpose of a second amendment to City Secretary Contract No 30187 with
Freese and Nichols, Inc. for an operational assessment and alternative evaluation for the active
pool of the Fort Worth Water Gardens
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 16061 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 12/14/2004 Ordinance No 16238 and 16239
DATE Tuesday December 14 2004
LOG NAME. 80WGRENEW REFERENCE NO *C-20442
SUBJECT
Authorize Second Amendment to City Secretary Contract No 30187 Agreement for an Operational
Assessment and Alternative Evaluation for the Active Pool of the Fort Worth Water Gardens and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Capital Projects Reserve Fund by $179 930 from available funds,
2. Authorize .the transfer of $179 930 from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the Specially Funded
Capital Projects fund
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Specially Funded Capital Project Fund by $179 930' and
4 Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to City Secretary Contract No 30187 with Freese
and Nichols Inc. (FNI) not to exceed $179 930 for additional services to evaluate and plan the replacement
and enhancement of the lighting and electrical systems and plumbing facilities related to pump room #2.
DISCUSSION
On July 6 2004 in M&C C-20145 the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement
with FNI for the operational assessment and alternative evaluation for the Active Pool of the Fort Worth
Water Gardens The first contract amendment provide for preliminary design engineering and architectural
analysis to determine modifications that best address the needs to enhance safety improve maintenance
preserve the aesthetic, quality and reduce costs.
As City staff continued to evaluate the Water Gardens malfunctions have been identified in the electrical
system throughout the ,gardens and the mechanical and plumbing systems in pump room #2. FNI has
agreed to alter the scope to include the following additions.
1 Evaluation of the electrical and lighting system for the entire Water Garden
2. Evaluation of the plumbing and mechanical systems in pump room #2 and
3 Prepare preliminary engineering solutions and cost estimates for pump room #2.
City staff anticipates completion of this additional scope of work by January 2005 and the
recommendations will be included in the City Manager's complete report on the Water Gardens.
FNI is in compliance with the City's MMBE ordinance by committing to 14% MMBE participation on this
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contract amendment.
The Fort Warth Water Gardens is located in Council District 9 and serves the entire city
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated in
the Specially Fund Capital Projects Fund
The cash balance of the Capital Projects Reserve Fund after the transfer will be $2,210 437
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
GC10 538070 013010001000 $179.930.00
GG10 472040 013010001000 $179.930.00
GC35 472010 080080300000 $179.920.00
GC35 539120 080080300000 $179.930.00
GC35 539120 0800800300000 $179.930.00
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GC10 538070 013010001000 $179.930.00
Submitted for City Mana.~er's Office by,
Originating_De_partment Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Libby Watson (6183)
Randle Harwood (Acting Director) (5704)
Harold Pitchford (Acting Asst. Dir) (5738)
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