HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2013-074RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, APPROVING A MASTER UTILITY
ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT, AUTHORIZING
ASSOCIATED EXPENDITURES OF UP TO $128,401.91;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS; AND
PROVIDING 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 required the relocation of City water and
wastewater facilities; and
WHEREAS, Northgate Constructors 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 entered into a Master Utility Adjustment Agreement with
Northgate Constructors to provide for the adjustment of City water and wastewater utility
facilities by Northgate Constructors and its subcontractors to expedite the aggressive
construction schedule for the DFW Connector; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT has authorized Northgate Constructors to construct the
improvements associated with the FM 2499 Construction Project by change order to the
DFW Connector contract; and
WHEREAS, the FM 2499 Construction Project requires the relocation of City water
and wastewater facilities; and
WHEREAS, Northgate Constructors 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'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 $113,401.91; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into a Master Utility Adjustment Agreement
Amendment with Northgate Constructors to provide for the adjustment of City water and
wastewater utility facilities by Northgate Constructors and its subcontractors to expedite the
construction schedule for the FM 2499 Construction Project; and
WHEREAS, all prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including compliance with the Open Meetings Act and Chapter 252 of the Local
Government Code; 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 true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby approves the Master Utility Adjustment
Agreement Amendment with Northgate Constructors for a total amount of $128,401.91
including a $15,000.00 contingency.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all associated
documents and supplemental 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 20th day of August, 2013.
WilAam D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
J ell C. Brown
Ci Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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