24-741 - 7818-010 - Ordinance ExecutedORDINANCE NO. 24-741
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH QUORUM ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE ADDITION AND RENOVATION OF THE LINDA MCNATT –
ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (RFQ 78 1 8-010– AWARDED TO QUORUM ARCHITECTS, INC., IN THE
NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,333,200.00).
WHEREAS, on November 16, 202 1, the City Council approved a pre-qualified professional
services list of state certified firms to provide architectural, engineering, and other services as
customarily provided for municipal and vertical construction projects for the Facilities Management
Department (Ordinance 2 1-2435), and the professional services provider (the “Provider“) mentioned
in this ordinance is being selected as the most highly qualified on the basis of its demonstrated
competence and qualifications to perform the proposed professional services; and
WHEREAS, this procurement was undertaken as part of the City’s governmental function;
and
WHEREAS, the fees under the proposed contract are fair and reasonable and are consistent
with, and not higher than, the recommended practices and fees published by the professional
associations applicable to the Provider’s profession, and such fees do not exceed the maximum
provided by law; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager, or their designee, is hereby authorized to enter into an
agreement with Quorum Architects, Inc., to provide professional design services for the City of
Denton, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to expend funds as required
by the attached contract.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Denton, hereby expressly delegates the
authority to take any actions that may be required or permitted to be performed by the City of
Denton under this ordinance to the City Manager of the City of Denton, or their designee.
SECTION 4. The findings in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2:
Paul Meltzer. District 3 :
Joe Holland. District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
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ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
Digitally signed by MaKella Lunn
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email=Marcella.Lunn@cityofdenton.corrl
Date: 2024.04.02 13:07:04 -05'C>O'
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