HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18987-01-2010Ordinance No 18987-01 2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE WATER AND SEWER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 000 00 AND
DECREASING THE UNRESERVED UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME
AMOUNT FOR UTILITY CUT REPAIR CONTRACT 2009 PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, 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 2009-2010 and
in the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $500 000 00 and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund
balance by the same amount, for Utility Cut Repair Contract 2009
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 18809 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. January 12, 2010
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION• Approved an 1/1'2/201,0 -.Ord. No. 189:87-01-2010
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DATE Tuesday January 12, 2010
LOG NAME 600001 2010-WESTHILL
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REFERENCE NO *C-24019
SUBJECT
Authorize a Contract in the Amount of $500 000 00 with Westhill Construction Inc. for Utility Cut Repair
Contract 2009 0001 2010 at Various Locations Throughout the City and Adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water and Sewer Fund by $500 000 00 and decreasing the unreserved
undesignated fund balance by the same amount; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $500 000 00 with Westhill
Construction Inc. for Utility Cut Repair Contract 2009
DISCUSSION
The work to be performed under this contract consists of utility cut street repairs that are necessary
subsequent to water and/or sanitary sewer main replacements or repairs are made by Water
Department's Field Operations crews. The Water Department is not equipped to perform majority of the
larger repairs This contract is necessary to maintain a reasonable repair schedule minimize disruption to
the motoring public and ensure the street repairs do not adversely impact the life of the remaining street.
The bid documents included a stipulation that the total quantities listed may not reflect actual quantities
and are based on the budgeted amount of $500 000 00 It was also stipulated that regardless of the dollar
amount bid the contract would be awarded in the amount of $500 000 00 Final payments will be made
based on actual measured quantities The~bid documents also included a stipulation giving the City the
option to renew this contract three times under the same terms, conditions and unit prices
The project was advertised for bid on August 27 2009 and September 3 2009 in the Fort Worth Star
Telegram On September 17 2009 the following bid was received
Bidder Amount Bid Time of Completion
Westhill Construction Inc. $478 140 00 365 Calendar Days
Even though the City received a single bid for the project, staff considers the proposed unit prices to be
fair and reasonable
M/WBE -Westhill Construction inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to
14 percent M/V1lBE participation The City's goal on this project is 14 percent.
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This project is located in various locations throughout the City
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon the approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance funds will be
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of the Water and Sewer Operating Fund Upon
approval the unreserved undesignated fund balance of the Water and Sewer Operating Fund will exceed
the minimum reserve as outlined in the Financial Management Policy Statements
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
PE45 539120 0602501 $250.000.00
PE45 539120 0702501 $250,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submiitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head. S Frank Crumb (8207)
Additional Information Contact: J Chris Underwood (2629)
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