HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19040-02-2010Ordinance No 19040-02 2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE STORM WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 000 00
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE MISCELLANEOUS STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT 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
Storm Water Capital Projects fund in the amount of $500 000 00 from available funds, for the
Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Contract.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. February 9, 2010
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/9/2010 -Ord. No. 19040-02-2010
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DATE Tuesday February 09 2010 REFERENCE NO C-24092
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SUBJECT
Authorize the Execution of the First Renewal of City Secretary Contract No 38360 in an Amount Up to
$1 000 000 00 with Tri Tech Construction Inc. for the Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Contract
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the transfer from the Storm Water Utility Fund to the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $500 000 00
2 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Storm Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $500 000 00 from available funds, and
3 Authorize the City Manager to execute the first one year renewal of City Secretary Contract No 38360
with Tri Tech Construction Inc. in an amount up to $1 000 000 00 for the Miscellaneous Storm Drain
Improvements
DISCUSSION
On March 3 2009 (M&C C-23382) the City Council authorized execution of a contract in an amount up to
$1 000 000 00 with the option of two one year renewals with Tri Tech Construction Inc. for the
Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements Contract.
As a result of the initial contract funds being depleted Transportation and Public Works Department
wishes to exercise the first renewal option at this time
The Storm Water Management Program was established to reduce flooding in Fort Worth preserve
streams minimize water pollution and to operate the storm water system in a more effective manner to
fully comply with state and federal regulatory requirements This will be accomplished by infrastructure
reconstruction and system maintenance master planning enhanced development review and increased
public education and outreach On October 16 2007 (Ordinance No 17840-10-2007) the City Council
authorized the issuance and sale of $25 000 000 00 in Storm Water (Drainage) Revenue Bonds Series
2007 to fund a two year Storm Water Capital Project program
The $500 000 00 authorized for transfer per this M&C will be combined with existing funding to fully fund
the contract plus the funds necessary for right-of-way and easement acquisition inspection and survey
services.
The work to be performed under this contract consists of minor extensions replacements and/or
improvements to existing storm water systems and other pertinent construction required to provide a more
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effective drainage system to neighborhoods within the City limits of Fort Worth There is not apre-defined
single project scope for this contract but, rather work orders issued on this contract as needs arise The
price of each work order is based on the unit prices bid with the cumulative amount of all work orders
issued under this extension of the Miscellaneous Storm Drain Contract capped at $1 000 000 00 This
contracting tool has enhanced the City's responsiveness to minor drainage infrastructure needs that arise
periodically by precluding the need to conduct an independent solicitation and award process for each
small project.
Tri Tech Construction Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 15 percent
M/WBE participation The City's goal on this project is 15 percent.
This contract 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 funds will be available in the current capital
budgets as appropriated of the Storm Water Capital Projects Fund and the Storm Water Capital Projects
2007 Fund
FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1) P228 476069 2012801137ZZ $500,000.00 ~ PE69 538040 0209203 $500.000.00
2) P228 541200 201280113783 $500,000.00 3) P228 541200 201280113783 $500,000.00
-. ~ P229 541200 201280113783 500 000.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head. William A. Verkest (7801)
Additional Information Contact: Cannon R. Henry (2587)
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