HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-1498 - 8596-004 - Ordinance ExecutedORDINANCE NO. 26-1498
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME -RULE MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARKHILL, SMITH & COOPER, INC., FOR THE DESIGN
OF LILY CANTU PLAYGROUND AS PART OF THE CITY'S 2023 BOND PROGRAM FOR
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AS SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS THEREFOR; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE (RFQ 8596-004 — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
DESIGN SERVICES AWARDED TO PARKHILL, SMITH & COOPER, INC., IN THE NOT -TO -
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $749,500.00).
WHEREAS, on February 18, 2025, the City Council approved a pre -qualified list for the
Parks and Recreation Department (Ordinance 25-288), 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 [Parks and zoos]; 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 Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., for the design of playground and park improvements
for the Parks and Recreation Department, 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.
The motion to approve this ordinance was made by George Ferrie and
seconded by Suzi Rumohr . The ordinance was passed and approved by the
following vote [5 - __Q_]:
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Chris Watts:
Jordan Villarreal, District 1:
Nick Stevens, District 2:
Suzi Rumohr, District 3:
Joe Holland, District 4: y
George Ferrie, At Large Place 5:
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 22nd
ATTEST:
KRISTI GILBERT, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: L"'Ii 944d.
day of September , 2026.
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CHRIS WAT S, MAYOR