HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2010-011 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS APPROVING A MASTER UTILITY
ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT,AUTHORIZING ASSOCIATED
EXPENDITURES OF UP TO $1,819,646.80, 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 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 Master 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 $ 1,819,646.80; 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 with NorthGate for a total amount not to exceed $2.5 Million.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all associated
documents and supplemental amendments not to exceed said amount.
Section 3. That this resolution is effective from and after the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of March, 2010.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lin•a Huff /1
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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