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Ordinance No. ~ ~~ v '~
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,182.00 AND THE
SEWER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $45 182.00 FROM AVAILABLE
FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE FUNDING AMENDMENT NO 1 TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH MWH AMERICAS, INC (CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO 29129) FOR
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TRACKING SYSTEM; 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 2003-2004 in the
Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $45,182.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount
of $45,182.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding Amendment No 1 to the! agreement with
MWH Americas, Inc. (City Secretary Contract No 29129) for additional program management services for
the development of a capital improvements tracking system
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 15636 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
AP ROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Assistant Cit ttorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. ~~'~ 1 ~ ~, ~~-
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved. on 4/13/2004 Ordinance 15955
DATE Tuesday April 13 2004
LO.G NAME. 60MWH1 REFERENCE NO C-20031.
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize. the transfer of $90,364 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund; to the Water Capital
Project Fund in the amount of $45 182 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $45 182 and,
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund by $45 182 and in the Sewer Capital Project Fund by $45 182 from available
funds and
3 Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No 1 to the agreement with MWH.Americas, Inc.
(City Secretary No 29129) for additional program management services for the development of a Capital
Improvement Program tracking system in the amount of $90 364
:DISCUSSION
On August 12 2003 (M&C C-19708) the City Council authorized the execution of an agreement with MWH
Americas Inc to assist in. the implementation of the Water Information Technology Program (WIT) Phase I
Phase I includes the deployment of a Maintenance Management System and. a Geographic Information
System The agreement also provides funds for an assessment of the Water Department's current .ability to
manage and monitor spending for capital projects and to make recommendations on the. need #or a Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) tracking system Eventually the tracking system would be used for other
capital projects as well
During fhe assessment process it was determined that the consultant's scope of work should be expanded
to include other departments and accelerated in order to effectively manage the capital .projects in t}ie.2004
bond program Therefore it is recommended that the City investigate the feasibility of acquiring a capital
projects tracking system to be used Citywide
To fully meet the needs of a citywide CIP system and to assist the City in developing a short-term solution
required to provide some initial financial management of projects included in the 2004 bond program
additional services are required. Under this amendment, MWH Americas Inc will ,provide the following
additional services.
Facilitation of meetings and workshops necessary to develop a citywide business case
Consulting support for the short term CIP Business Solution
Additional'CIP Rrogram Management
Preparation of an RFP .for CIP Software Vendors
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It is anticipated that funding for the procurement and implementation of the system will be secured through
the use of equipment -notes. The General Fund will .reimburse the Water and Sewer Fund'for a portion of
the consultant services at that time
Based on the responses to the RFP staff will seek the City Council's consideration of software and
hardware procurement, as well as additional program management and implementation services necessary
to proceed with. the project.
M/WBE A waiver of the goal for MNVBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Water
Department and approved by the M/IIVBE Office because the purchase of goods and services is .from. a
source where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon completion of Recommendation 1 and adoption of. the attached
appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated of the 1Nater
and Sewer Capital Project Funds.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
1&2)P162 472045 060162151030 $45.182.00
1&2)P172 472045 070172131010 $45.182.00
2)P162 531200 060162151030 $45.182.00
2) P.172 531200 070172131010 $45.182.00
FROM Fund/Account/C'enters
1) PE45 .538070 0609020 $45.182.00
1) PE45 538070 0709020 $45.182:00
3) P162 531200 060162151030 $45.182.00
3~ P172 531200 070172131010 $45.182.00
'Submitted for City Manager's Office bv• Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head. Dale Fisseler (8207)
Additional Information Contact: Dale Fisseler (8207)
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