(CD 2, CD 8, CD 9 and CD 11) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 in the Amount of $1,948,665.00 to an Engineering Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Fort Worth Central City Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations Project, Adopt a Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to Effect a Portion of Water’s Contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program and Amend Transportation and Public Works Department’s Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program

Summary

This item authorizes an amendment to an engineering agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Fort Worth Central City Water and Sanitary Sewer Relocations Project. The amendment adds $1,948,665.00 to the contract, bringing the total to $4,396,765.00. This additional funding covers construction support services, including water line relocations near the USACE Rockwood Park project, sanitary sewer relocations to avoid conflicts with the USACE South Bypass Channel project, and water/sewer relocations related to the USACE University Drive project. It also includes design for a sidewalk on Rockwood Lane and traffic signal foundations, as well as design for an access road during the University Drive closure.

The council will also adopt a resolution expressing intent to reimburse expenditures with future debt or Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) payments. Appropriation ordinances are being adopted to reflect the Water Department's contribution to the Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program and to amend the Transportation and Public Works Department's Capital Improvement Program.

Key financial adjustments include:

• $1,059,892.00 increase in the Water & Sewer Commercial Paper Fund.
• $628,500.00 increase in the General Capital Projects Fund.
• $430,273.00 increase in the Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 2023 Fund.

A significant portion of the work ($1,539,392.00) is related to the Trinity River Vision (TRV) project and is eligible for reimbursement from TRVA TIF. The City expects to be reimbursed $1,059,892.00 by TRWD for water and sanitary sewer relocations.

Citizen Impact

This action will facilitate necessary upgrades and relocations of water and sewer infrastructure in the central city area, specifically impacting CD 2, CD 8, CD 9, and CD 11. While the project aims to avoid conflicts with federal projects and improve infrastructure, residents may experience temporary disruptions related to construction and traffic during the implementation of these utility relocations and associated road improvements.

Confidence

high