25-289 - 8603 - Ordinance ExecutedORDINANCENO. 25-289
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWCA, INCORPORATED DBA SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANTS. FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE SOUTHRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORIC
RESOURCE SURVEY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DENTON FOR THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE
OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (RFQ 8603 –
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SURVEYING SERVICES AWARDED TO
SWCA, INCORPORATED DBA SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, IN THE NOT-
TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $89,990.39).
WHEREAS. SWCA, INCORPORATED dba SWCA Environmental Consultants, the
professional services provider (the “Provider”) set forth 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 authorized to enter into the service
contract attached hereto with SWCA, INCORPORATED dba SWCA Environmental Consultants,
for assistance in the Southridge Neighborhood Historic Resource Survey on behalf of the City of
Denton for the Planning Department.
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, Texas 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.
The motion to approve this ordinance was made by Joe Holland and seconded by
Brandon Chase McGee. This ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote [ 7 - 0 ] :
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
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 :
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of February, 2025.
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ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY