HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2018-078 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVING A PROJECT UTILITY
ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SAID
WORK; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) has undertaken the
reconstruction and widening of the DFW Connector through the use of a Comprehensive
Development Agreement (CDA); and
WHEREAS, the Developer Team selected by TxDOT through their CDA process
as submitting the best proposal is NorthGate Constructors, and
WHEREAS, the DFW Connector project will require the relocation of City water
and wastewater facilities; and
WHEREAS, NorthGate Constructors has sought and obtained unit cost estimates
for the City's utility relocations in a competitive manner, and such process meets or
exceeds the requirements of Chapter 252 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into a Project Utility Adjustment Agreement
with NorthGate to provide for the adjustment of City water and wastewater utility facilities
by NorthGate and its subcontractors to expedite the aggressive construction schedule for
the DFW Connector; and
WHEREAS, the City's share of the relocation and adjustment costs, including
design, based upon the low bidder' s unit costs and upon the latest quantity estimates for
the utility relocations is $ 4,500,000; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and concludes that the citizens are best served
by the City approving the Project Utility Adjustment agreement with NorthGate, without
the necessity of accepting additional competitive bids pursuant to Chapter 252, Texas
Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. The City Council approves the Project Utility Adjustment Agreement
with NorthGate for a total amount not to exceed $4,500,000.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to enter into agreement and supplement amendments not to exceed said
amount.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 2nd day of October, 2018.
APPROVED:
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William I. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tara Brooks \ P //c
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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