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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 15239a ~ ~'~ ~~ 09-17-02 P03 1 1 I N Ordinance No. 1 Lr~~~`~.J~ AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PUBLIC EVENTS IMPROVEMENT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 UPON RECEII'T OF A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CARTER FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER GARDENS, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL 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 2001-02 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Public Events Improvement Fund in the amount of $350,000 from available funds for the purpose of funding construction improvements to the 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. 14745 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 Assistant City Attorney ~1~~~ A)OtTED AND EFFECTIVE. City of FoYt Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE N LOG NAME 9/10/02 C-19238 20PLAZA 1 of 2 SUBJECT AMENDMENT NO 8 TO CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO 24692 WITH AUSTIN COMMERCIAL, INC FOR EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF THE FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council 1 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Public Events Fund in the amount of $350,000 as a result of a contribution from the Carter Foundation for the purpose of funding construction improvements to the Water Gardens, and 2 Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No 8 to City Secretary Contract No 24692 with Austin Commercial, Inc. for additional construction and construction management services for the expansion and renovation of the Fort Worth Convention Center for an additional cost not to exceed $1,650,000, and 3 Authorize Austin Commercial, Inc. to execute agreements with AUI Contractors lnc., and other contractors for construction improvements to the Water Gardens -Phase 1-B Renovations to the "Y" and Spray Pool in the total amount of $1,737,000, and 4 Authorize the payment of funds to Austin Commercial, Inc for payment to the construction contractors as work progresses DISCUSSION The Water Gardens -Phase 1-B Renovations to the "Y" and Spray Pool includes the construction of improvements to the Water Gardens adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center, Events Plaza The work includes demolition, architectural concrete, fountain renovations, area lighting, and other features The available funding sources are as follows • Certificates of Obligation $ 800,000 • 1998 Capital Improvements Project (Parks and Community Services Department) $ 500,000 • Carter Foundation Commitment $ 350,000 Total $1,650,000 The construction funds will be utilized as follows • Fixtures, Furniture, and Equipment (to be determined) $ 200,000 • Water Gardens -Phase 1-6 Construction (AUI Contractors Inc.) $1,280,000 • Area Lighting (to be determined) $ 32,000 • Contingency $ 225,000 Total $1,737,000 ~, City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE REFERENCE NUMBER 'LOG NAME PAGE 9/10/02 C-19238 20PLAZA 2 of 2 SUBJECT AMENDMENT NO 8 TO CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO 24692 WITH AUSTIN COMMERCIAL, INC FOR EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF THE FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER • Management Fees for the Water Gardens -Phase 1-B $ 65,000 • Reimbursable Expenses Associated with-the Water Gardens -Phase 1-B $ 83,000. • Management Team (Thomas S Byrne) 15 000 Total Management and -Expenses $ 163,000 • Project funds from the completion of Phase I and II of the Fort Worth Convention Center ($ 250,000) TOTAL $1,650,000 M/WBE -Austin Commercial, Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 29% M/WBE participation on this amendment. Under the terms of this project management agreement, Austin Commercial, Inc. will execute a contract agreement with AUI Contractors Inc. and construction contracts with other contractors and suppliers, and manage the construction Progress payments will be reviewed and approved by Austin Commercial, Inc. who will be paid by the City for payment to the contractors The Water Gardens is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION The Finance Director certifies that upon adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budgets, as appropriated, of the Public Events Fund and the Parks and Community Services Fund MO n Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY Office by: (to) 1)C192 488100 020192067003 $ 350,000.00 Marc Ott 8476 1) C192 541200 020192067003 $ 350,000.00 Originating Department Head: G. Behmanesh (Acting) 7801 (from) APPROVED 09/10/02 2) C192 541200 020192067003 $1,150,000.00 ORD.# 15239 Additional Information Contact: C} C181 541200 020181048390 $ 500,000:00 Kirk Slaughter 2501