HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 15-14 Approving a Contract with Mesa Planning for Ordinance Update ServicesTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION 15-14
A RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MESA PLANNING FOR PHASE 1 PLANNING
SERVICES OF A POTENTIAL 4 PHASE ENGAGEMENT RELATED TO DRAFTING
NEW ORDINANCES AND/OR ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT THE TOWN'S RECENTLY ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Westlake Town Council adopted a new Comprehensive Plan on March
2, 2015 with passage of Ordinance No. 747; and,
WHEREAS, the Westlake Town Council has identified as a high strategic priority the
drafting of new ordinances and amendment of existing ordinances that facilitate the
implementation this new Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Westlake Town Council desires to utilize the services of a professional
planning services firm familiar with its Comprehensive Plan to provide these ordinance drafting
services; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council has budgeted funding in the FY 14-15 Proposed Budget
for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council fords that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION l: THAT, all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true
and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: THAT, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, hereby
approves the attached Contract with MESA Planning for planning services related to drafting
new ordinances and amendments to existing ordinances for implementation of the Town's
Comprehensive Plan that was adopted March 2, 2015, with said contract for planning services
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" to this resolution; and further authorizes the Town Manager to
execute said agreement on behalf of the Town of Westlake.
SECTION 3: If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions
hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
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SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 15 TH DAY OF JUNE, 2015.
ATTEST:
A
Kelly , dwards, awn Secretary
APPROVEDAS TO
Attorney
Laura Wheat, Mayor
Thomas E. Brymer, trn Manager
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Contract Agreement Date: August 26, 2013
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BETWEEN MESA Planning (hereinafter identified as the Architect) and Town of Westlake, Texas (hereinafter
identified as the Owner):
The Owner:
Town of Westlake
Owner's Representative- Thomas E. Brymer, Town Manager
Town of Westlake
3 Village Circle, Suite 202
Westlake, Texas 76202
and the Architect:
MESA Planning
11700 Preston Road
Suite 660-229
Dallas, Texas 75230
for the following Project:
Westlake, Texas, Comprehensive Plan Update
The Owner and Architect agree as follows.
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TABLE OF ARTICLES
1 INITIAL INFORMATION
2 ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES
3 SCOPE OF ARCHITECTS BASIC SERVICES
4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
5 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITES
6 COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES
7 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
8 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
9 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
10 COMPENSATION
11 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
12 SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1 INITIAL INFORMATION
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§ 1.1 This Agreement is based on the Initial Information set forth in this Article 1 and the Scope of Work set forth in
Exhibit "A" incorporated into Section 12.2 of this agreement:
§ 1.2 The Owner's anticipated dates for commencement of construction and Substantial Completion of the Work are
set forth below:
.1 Commencement of construction date: July 20, 2015
.2 Substantial Completion date: November 31, 2015
§ 1.3 The Owner and Architect may rely on the Initial Information. Both parties, however, recognize that such
information may materially change and, in that event, the Owner and the Architect shall appropriately adjust the
schedule, the Architect's services and the Architect's compensation if agreed to by both parties.
ARTICLE 2 ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
§ 2.1 The Architect shall provide the professional services as set forth in Section 12.2 of this Agreement.
§ 2.2 The Architect does not represent that they are providing the services of an attorney and shall perform its
services (described herein) consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by architects practicing
in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. The Architect shall perform its services as
expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the Project.
§ 2.3 Robin H. McCaffrey AIA, F AICP is a representative authorized to act on behalf of the Architect with respect to
the Project.
§ 2.4 Except with the Owner's knowledge and consent, the Architect shall not engage in any activity, or accept any
employment, interest or contribution that would reasonably appear to compromise the Architect's professional
judgment with respect to this Project.
§ 2.5 The Architect shall maintain Professional Liability insurance for the duration of this Agreement. If any of the
requirements set forth below exceed the types and limits the Architect normally maintains, the Owner shall reimburse
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the Architect for any additional cost. The Architect's liability policy shall be a claims made policy in an amount not less
than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 annual aggregate
ARTICLE 3 SCOPE OF ARCHITECT'S BASIC SERVICES
§ 3.1 The Architect's Scope of Work consists of those Work Tasks described in Section 12.2 of this agreement as
Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "C". Said services under this contract can be generally described as comprehensive plan
implementation and policy services. Said services do not include any architectural design service.
§ 3.1.1 The Architect shall manage the Architects services, consult with the Owner, research applicable design
criteria, attend Project meetings, communicate with members of the Project team and report progress to the Owner.
§ 3.1.2 The Architect shall coordinate its services with those services provided by the Owner and the
Owner's consultants. The Architect shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy and completeness of services and
information furnished by the Owner and the Owner's consultants. The Architect shall provide prompt written notice to
the Owner if the Architect becomes aware of any error, omission or inconsistency in such services or information.
§ 3.1.3 The Architect shall perform the work in accordance with the timeline contained in Section 12.2 of this
agreement as Exhibit "B".
§ 3.1.4 The Architect shall not be responsible for an Owner's directive or substitution made without the Architect's
approval.
ARTICLE 4 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
§ 4.1 Services requested, but not specifically included in the scope of services described in Exhibit "A" (such as
additional meetings not specified in the task description), will be considered additional services. Modifications to the
instruments of service, after approval by Owner, as a result of changes requested by Owner will be considered
additional services and billed at an hourly rate as follows:
Principal
$185.00
Associate -Planning
$130.00
Associate Landscape Architecture
$130.00
Project manager
$110.00
Designer -Planner
$ 90.00
Graphics/ Marketing/ Administration
$ 75.00
Engineer
$220.00
Financial Consultant
$240.00
Principal Mosaic
$200.00
Both the Owner and the Architect will agree to which billing rate specific parties are assigned for billing purposes.
§ 4.2 Additional Services may be provided after execution of this Agreement, without invalidating the Agreement.
Except for services required due to the fault of the Architect, any Additional Services provided in accordance with this
Section 4.3 shall entitle the Architect to compensation pursuant to hourly fees specified in Section 4.1 and an
appropriate adjustment in the Architect's schedule.
§ 4.3.1 Upon recognizing the need to perform the following Additional Services, the Architect shall notify the Owner
with reasonable promptness and explain the facts and circumstances giving rise to the need. The Architect shall not
proceed to provide the Additional Services until the Architect receives the Owner's written authorization. Additional
Services include:
.1 Services necessitated by a change in the Initial Information, previous instructions or approvals given
by the Owner, or a material change in the Project including, but not limited to, size, quality,
complexity, the Owner's schedule or budget for Cost of the Work, or procurement or delivery method;
.2 Services necessitated by the Owner's request for extensive environmentally responsible design
alternatives, such as unique system designs, in-depth material research, energy modeling, or LEED
certification;
.3 Changing or editing previously prepared Instruments of Service necessitated by the enactment or
revision of codes, laws or regulations or official interpretations;
.4 Services necessitated by decisions of the Owner not rendered in a timely manner or any other failure
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of performance on the part of the Owner or the Owner's consultants or contractors;
.5 Preparing digital data for transmission to the Owner's consultants and contractors, or to other Owner
authorized recipients;
.6 Preparation of design and documentation for alternate bid or proposal requests proposed by the
Owner;
.7 Services necessitated by the owner's decision to extend property owner review and input beyond the
meetings specified for such review and input in Section 12.2 of this agreement.
.8 Preparation for, and attendance at, a public presentation, meeting or hearing, other then those
specified in Exhibit "A";
.9 Preparation for, and attendance at a dispute resolution proceeding or legal proceeding, except where
the Architect is party thereto;
.10 Evaluation of the qualifications of bidders or persons providing proposals;
.11 Consultation concerning replacement of Work resulting from fire or other cause during construction;
.12 Assistance to the Initial Decision Maker, if other than the Architect.
ARTICLE 5 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
§ 5.1 Unless otherwise provided for under this Agreement, the Owner shall provide information in a timely manner
regarding requirements for and limitations on the Project.. Within 15 days after receipt of a written request from the
Architect, the Owner shall furnish the requested information to the extent the Owner has such information and to the
extent such information is such information is not available elsewhere and the information is necessary and relevant
for the Architect to complete the Project.
§ 5.2 The Owner shall identify a representative authorized to act on the Owner's behalf with respect to the Project.
The Owner shall render decisions and approve the Architect's submittals in a timely manner in order to avoid
unreasonable delay in the orderly and sequential progress of the Architect's services.
§ 5.3 When requested, the Owner shall furnish any available City materials related to ordinance considerations
described in Exhibit "A" such as a history of previous amendments and issues related to code administration.
§ 5.4 Upon request The Owner shall furnish all Plans, Studies, Ordinances, Policies, Surveys, and / or regulations
regarding the city codes, code enforcement, or development policy.
§ 5.5 The Owner shall furnish any useful base maps, previous ordinance/ code documents, legal opinions, digital
map files, development proposals, and/ or zoning submittal documents in the possession of the Owner and as
requested by the Architect.
§ 5.6 The Owner shall coordinate the services of its own consultants with those services provided by the Architect.
Upon the Architect's request, the Owner shall furnish copies of the scope of services in the contracts between the
Owner and the Owner's consultants to the extent those agreements or services are applicable to the Scope of Work
in this Agreement, as determined by the Owner. The Owner shall furnish the instruments of service of consultants
other than those designated in this Agreement when the Architect requests such information and demonstrates that
they are reasonably required by the scope of the Project.
ARTICLE 6 COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES
§ 6.1 The Architect and the Owner warrant that in transmitting Instruments of Service, or any other information, the
transmitting party is the copyright owner of such information or has permission from the copyright owner to transmit
such information for its use on the Project. If the Owner and Architect intend to transmit Instruments of Service or any
other information or documentation in digital form, they shall endeavor to establish necessary protocols governing
such transmissions.
§ 6.2 The Architect and the Architect's consultants shall release all rights as the authors and owners of their
respective Instruments of Service, including the Drawings and Specifications, which shall be considered a Work for
Hire, and shall belong to the Town. Submission or distribution of Instruments of Service to meet official regulatory
requirements or for similar purposes in connection with the Project is not to be construed as publication in derogation
of the rights of the Town. However, nothing in this section prohibits the Architect and the Architect's consultants from
utilizing summaries and provisions of the Instruments of Service, including the Drawings and Specifications, required
by the Owner under this contract, for sales and marketing purposes.
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§ 6.3 Upon execution of this Agreement, the Architect grants to the Owner a non-exclusive license to use the
Architect's Instruments of Service solely and exclusively for purposes of using, maintaining, altering and adding to
the Instrument of Service, provided that the Owner substantially performs its obligations, including prompt payment of
all sums when due, under this Agreement. The Architect shall obtain similar nonexclusive licenses from the
Architect's consultants consistent with this Agreement. The license granted under this section permits the Owner to
authorize the City Staff and others as well as the Owner's consultants and separate contractors, to reproduce
applicable portions of the Instruments of Service. If the Architect rightfully terminates this Agreement for cause as
provided in Section 8.4, the license granted in this Section 6.3 shall terminate.
ARTICLE 7 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
§ 7.1 GENERAL
§ 7.1.1 The Owner and Architect shall commence all claims and causes of action, whether in contract, tort, or
otherwise, against the other arising out of or related to this Agreement in accordance with the requirements of the
method of binding dispute resolution selected in this Agreement within the period specified by applicable law, but in
any case not more than 10 years after the date of Substantial Completion of the Work. The Owner and Architect
waive all claims and causes of action not commenced in accordance with this Section 7.1.1.
§ 7.1.2 To the extent damages are covered by property insurance, the Owner and Architect waive all rights against
each other and against the contractors, consultants, agents and employees of the other for damages, except such
rights as they may have to the proceeds of such insurance. The Owner or the Architect, as appropriate, shall require
of the contractors, consultants, agents and employees of any of them similar waivers in favor of the other parties
enumerated herein.
§ 7.1.3 The Architect and Owner waive consequential damages for claims, disputes or other matters in question
arising out of or relating to this Agreement. This mutual waiver is applicable, without limitation, to all consequential
damages due to either party's termination of this Agreement, except as specifically provided in Section 8.7.
§ 7.2 MEDIATION
§ 7.2.1 Any claim dispute or other matter in question arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be subject to
mediation as a condition precedent to binding dispute resolution. If such matter relates to or is the subject of a lien
arising out of the Architect's services, the Architect may proceed in accordance with applicable law to comply with
the lien notice or filing deadlines prior to resolution of the matter by mediation or by binding dispute resolution.
§ 7.2.2 The Owner and Architect shall endeavor to resolve claims, disputes and other matters in question between
them by mediation. A request for mediation shall be made in writing, delivered to the other party to the Agreement,
and filed with the person or entity administering the mediation. The request may be made concurrently with the filing
of a Petition or other appropriate demand for binding dispute resolution but, in such event, mediation shall proceed in
advance of binding dispute resolution proceedings, which shall be stayed pending mediation for a period of 60 days
from the date of filing, unless stayed for a longer period by agreement of the parties or court order.
§ 7.2.3 The parties shall share the mediator's fee and any filing fees equally. The mediation shall be held in the place
where the Project is located, unless another location is mutually agreed upon. Agreements reached in mediation shall
be enforceable as settlement agreements in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
§ 7.2.4 If the parties do not resolve a dispute through mediation pursuant to this Section 7.2, the method of binding
dispute resolution shall be a trial in the District Court of Tarrant County, Texas pursuant to Section 7.3 of this
Agreement
ARTICLE 8 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
§ 8.1 If the Owner fails to make payments to the Architect in accordance with this Agreement, such failure shall be
considered substantial nonperformance and cause for termination or, at the Architect's option, cause for suspension
of performance of services under this Agreement. If the Architect elects to suspend services, the Architect shall give
seven days' written notice to the Owner before suspending services. In the event of a suspension of services, the
Architect shall have no liability to the Owner for delay or damage caused the Owner because of such suspension of
services. Before resuming services, the Architect shall be paid all sums due prior to suspension and any expenses
incurred in the interruption and resumption of the Architect's services. The Architect's fees for the remaining services
and the time schedules shall be equitably adjusted.
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§ 8.2 If the Owner suspends the Project, the Architect shall be compensated for services performed prior to notice of
such suspension. When the Project is resumed, the Architect shall be compensated for expenses incurred in the
interruption and resumption of the Architect's services. The Architects fees for the remaining services and the time
schedules shall be equitably adjusted.
§ 8.3 If the Owner suspends the Project for more than 90 cumulative days for reasons other than the fault of the
Architect, the Architect may terminate this Agreement by giving not less than seven days' written notice.
§ 8.4 Either party may terminate this Agreement upon not less than seven days' written notice should the other party
fail substantially to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of the party initiating the
termination.
§ 8.5 The Owner or Architect may terminate this Agreement for their convenience and without cause upon not less
than seven days' written notice and their mutual consent to do so.
§ 8.6 In the event of termination not the fault of the Architect, the Architect shall be compensated for services
performed prior to termination, together with Reimbursable Expenses then due.
§ 8.8 The Owner's rights to use the Architects Instruments of Service in the event of a termination of this Agreement
are set forth in Article 6 and Section 10.9.
ARTICLE 9 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
§ 9.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the place where the Project is located.
§ 9.3 The Owner and Architect, respectively, bind themselves, their agents, successors, assigns and legal
representatives to this Agreement. Neither the Owner nor the Architect shall assign this Agreement without the
written consent of the other.
§ 9.4 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of action in favor of
a third party against either the Owner or Architect.
§ 9.5 Unless otherwise required in this Agreement, the Architect shall have no responsibility for the discovery,
presence, handling, removal or disposal of, or exposure of persons to, hazardous materials or toxic substances in
any form at the Project site.
§ 9.6 Subject to the provisions contained in Section 6.2, the Architect shall have the right to include photographic or
artistic representations of the design of the Project among the Architects promotional and professional materials. The
Architect shall be given reasonable access to the completed Project to make such representations. However, the
Architect's materials shall not include the Owner's confidential or proprietary information if the Owner has previously
advised the Architect in writing of the specific information considered by the Owner to be confidential or proprietary.
§ 9.7 If the Architect or Owner receives information specifically designated by the other party as "confidential" or
"business proprietary," the receiving party shall keep such information strictly confidential and shall not disclose it to
any other person except to (1) its employees, (2) those who need to know the content of such information in order to
perform services or construction solely and exclusively for the Project, or (3) its consultants and contractors whose
contracts include similar restrictions on the use of confidential information.
ARTICLE 10 COMPENSATION
§ 10.1 For the Architect's Basic Services described in Exhibit "A", the Owner shall compensate the Architect and total
fee as follows:
PART ONE: High Priority Ordinance Initiatives ,, = R '
1.1 The Transfer of Development Square Footage Mechanism
1.2 Integrating TDSF and Comp Plan Policies into Chapter 102
PART TWO: Reorganization and Formulation of a Unified Development Code ;(to be $75,000
authorized upon Town approval of subsequent contract)
2.1 Redistribution
2.2 Reference to, coordination with, and integration of 2015 Comprehensive Plan
2.3 Coordination with Engineer providing updated reference to Codes and Standards
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PARTTHREE: Cather Oidthances"(to:be "autliiirrYed upon Tt�wn appren+al of sultsequefat O;OtfO
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3.1 Building Quality Ordinance
3.2 Revised Sign Ordinance
PART idiURt Review and-Adoptdori "{t4, be authorized upon Titian approval of ,300,;
subsequent contract)
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4.1 Legal Review
4.2 Staff Review
4.3 Codification
4.4 Adoption
Subtotal including the $23,399 remaining in Comprehensive Plan Contract $203,300
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*Fee for Part One including the $23,399 remaining in Comprehensive Plan Contract $90,000
fled)
§ 10.2 For Additional Services, the Owner shall compensate the Architect in accordance with the following hourly fee
schedule:
Principal MESA Planning
$185.00
Associate -Planning
$130.00
Associate Landscape Architecture
$130.00
Project manager
$110.00
Designer -Planner
$ 90.00
Graphics/ Marketing/ Administration
$ 75.00
Engineer
$220.00
Financial Consultant
$240.00
Principal Mosaic
$200.00
Both the Owner and the Architect will agree to which billing rate specific parties are assigned for billing purposes.
§ 10.3 Compensation to the Architect shall be on a progress billing basis in which the Owner will be invoiced based
on the percent of any Task (as described in Exhibit "A") completed at the time of the invoice.
§ 10.8 COMPENSATION FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
§ 10.8.1 Expenses not included in this proposal. The following expenses are in addition to compensation for Basic
and Additional Services, are subject to cap shown in Section 10.8.2, and include only actual proven expenses
incurred by the Architect and the Architect's consultants directly related to the Project, as follows:
.1
Transportation and authorized out-of-town travel and subsistence;
.2
Fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over the Project, or other permit/
registration fees;
.3
Renderings, models, mock-ups, professional photography, and presentation materials requested by
the Owner;
.4
Architect's Consultant's expense of professional liability insurance dedicated exclusively to this
Project, or the expense of additional insurance coverage or limits if the Owner requests such
insurance in excess of that normally carried by the Architects consultants; [Unless this provision is
applicable to this contract, take it out
.5
All taxes levied on professional services and on reimbursable expenses;
§ 10.8.2 Reimbursable Expenses stated above shall be authorized by the Client prior to payment
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§ 10.9 PAYMENTS TO THE ARCHITECT
§ 10.9.1 Unless otherwise agreed, payments for services shall be made monthly in proportion to services performed.
Payments are due and payable within 45 days after presentation of the Architect's invoice.
§ 10.9.3 The Owner shall not withhold amounts from the Architect's compensation as a deferred payment or to
impose a penalty or liquidated damages on the Architect, or to offset sums requested by or paid to contractors for the
cost of changes in the Work unless the Architect agrees or has been found liable for the amounts in a binding dispute
resolution proceeding.
§ 10.9.4 If the Owner fails to make payments to the Architect in accordance with this agreement, such failure shall be
considered substantial non-performance and cause for termination or, at the Architect's option, cause for suspension
of performance of service under this agreement. If the Architect elects to suspend service, prior to suspension of
services, the Architect shall give seven (7) days written notice to the Owner. In the event of a suspension of services,
the Architect shall have no liability to the Owner for delay or damage caused to the Owner because of such
suspension of services. Before resuming services, the Architect shall be paid all sums due prior to suspension As
agreed to by Owner.
§ 10.9.5 Records of Reimbursable Expenses shall be provided prior to receiving reimbursement. Expenses
pertaining to Additional Services, and services performed on the basis of hourly rates shall be available to the
Owner within 5 calendar days after request.
ARTICLE 11 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Special terms and conditions that modify this Agreement are as follows:
§ 11.1 Not included are the following:
a. Utility Design Engineering (water, sewer, storm, electrical, cable, telephone, etc.)
b. Illustrative plans, models and drawings not specifically described in the Scope of Services
c. TDLR Submittal
d. As Built Drawings
e. Architectural Public Facility Space Needs Assessment
f. Legal Review
§ 11.2 The Architect may subcontract consultants in the performance of any services described in this
agreement(with Owner approval). Approved sub -contractors include Gresham Smith and Partners, RCLCO, Mosaic,
Ashley Shook, and Eli Pearson.
§ 11.3 The Architect does not act as a General Contractor or Prime Contractor in any way, or accept responsibility,
for poor workmanship on the part of others that are not part of this consultant team.
§ 11.4 The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners has jurisdiction over complaints regarding the professional
practices of persons registered as Architects in Texas. Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, P.O. Box 12337,
Austin, Texas 78711-2337; tele: 512.305.9000; fax: 512.305.9005; e-mail: www.tbae.state.tx.us.
§ 11.10 The Architect shall indemnify and hold the Owner harmless from and against any and all loss, claims,
actions, damages, liability and expense in connection with loss of life, personal injury, damage to property or any
other loss or injury arising directly from or out of the negligent performance of the Work. The Architect shall not be
required, however, to indemnify any party against a claim arising from the willful misconduct or negligence of that
party.
§ 11.11 Should any provision contained in this Agreement for any reason be held to be void, invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, such determination shall not affect any other provision hereof and this Agreement shall be considered
as if the entirety of such void, invalid or unenforceable provision had never been contained in this Agreement.
§ 11.12 Notification to either party by the other that is required under this Agreement shall be personally delivered
or mailed to such party at the following respective addresses:
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Town of Westlake:
Thomas E. Brymer, Town Manager
Town of Westlake
3 Village Circle, Suite 202
Westlake, TX 76262
Phone: 817-490-5720
MESA Planning:
Robin McCaffrey AIA, FAICP
MESA Planning
11700 Preston Road, Suite 660-299
Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: 214-535-7484
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ARTICLE 12 SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT
§ 12.1 This Agreement represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Owner and the Architect and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be
amended only by written instrument signed by both Owner and Architect.
§ 12.2 This Agreement is comprised of the following documents listed below:
.1
Document OAB101, Agreement Between Owner and Architect
.2
Exhibit "A" Scope of Work to be done by MESA for Town, attached hereto and incorporated herein
and MESA's Proposal, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
.3
Exhibit "B" Timeline
This Agreement entered into as of June 20, 2015.
OWNER (Sign"ITj
Thomas E. Brymer, Town Manage
Town of Westlake
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EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICES:
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Introduction:
Based on the feedback gathered at the meeting in April, the Team recommends breaking this
project down into phases. The first phase will position the Town to embark upon a Transfer of
Development Square Footage Growth Management strategy (as described in the 2015
Comprehensive Plan) and will ensure that Chapter 102 of the Westlake Code of Ordinances is
consistent with the future Land Use element of the Forging Westlake Comprehensive Plan
Update. Therefore, Part One is the Scope of this Contract. Other Phases are presented herein for
full disclosure to the Town regarding additional contract elements necessary to attain a Unified
Development Code, Special Ordinance Elements, and Adoption of the Code Revisions. These
elements will be authorized by subsequent contract as the Town determines such additional
scope elements to be timely.
Part One: High Priority Ordinance Initiatives.
Part one of this proposal focuses on the most urgent ordinance initiatives and comprises the full
work scope authorized under this contract. These include formulation of the Transfer of
Development Square Footage (TDSF) mechanism, needed to manage pending development
growth within limits established by the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan, and revisions to
Chapter 102 of the existing Code of Ordinances, needed to implement certain comprehensive
policies.
1.1 Formulating the Transfer of Development Square Footage (TDSF) Mechanism: Due
to the level of future traffic saturation (as a result of current entitlements) the
Comprehensive Plan recommends attaining increased non-residential density in the future
by moving non-residential square footage from areas where build -out will likely be (or
should be) less than the FAR permitted by current PD Ordinances (called Sending Areas)
to areas where market responsive build -out would likely exceed the FAR permitted by
current PD Ordinances (called Receiving Areas). This Task sets out the work required to
formulate a Transfer of Development square Footage Mechanism.
1.1.1 Comparable Ordinance Research and determination of Ordinance Structure
most appropriate for Westlake: It is in the interest of the Town to formulate a TDSF
ordinance that is built from existing ordinances which have proven effective. Therefore,
the Ordinance Team will review comparable ordinances and summarize their
applicability to Westlake. The TDSF Ordinance for Westlake will be built from the basic
features of one or more of these documents.
1.1.2 Creation of a TDSF Zoning Suffix and increases/decreases to commercial
square footage through TDSF without re -zoning: Establishing procedures and
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classification for establishment of "Planned Development" as the primary zoning
classification in Westlake, thereby setting up transition from the existing Euclidean
entitlements to a Planned Development designation in which relations to the TDSF
process are recognized.
1.1.3 Establishing the sending and receiving thresholds and clarifying links to the
Comp Plan documents and how such documents are to be used: Establishing the
relationship of the sending and receiving areas and/ or the sending/ receiving areas (as
established by the 2015 Westlake Comprehensive Plan) to the evaluation and review
procedures of the TDSF. Here, thresholds of maximum and minimum transfer will be
established and the extent to which a potential Sending Area or Receiving Area status is
effected by execution of TDSF within it.
1.1.4 Clarifying execution of incentive exchange rate: The primary intent of the
TDSF is to promote and incentivize private implementation of public development goals
as stated in the 2015 Westlake Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, the extent to which
incentives effect the rate of exchange applied to any TDSF and the procedures by which
incentives are determined as appropriate/ merited as well as approved, will be
established.
1.1.5 Clarifying the replacement of residential use for relocated commercial
square footage in certain circumstances: The TDSF program has particular relevance
to implementation of the Housing Plan element of the 2015 Westlake Comprehensive
Plan. Therefore, particular attention will be paid to the means by which exported
commercial square footage can and should be replaced by residential units and the target
densities that are possible with such a conversion. Also, the process by which conversion
proposals are evaluated and approved will be identified.
1.1.6 Establishing process of monitoring and tracking density increases and
decreases: It is important that the TDSF program be accompanied by a clear monitoring
and tracking system and that any increases in density over the density established by
planned development ordinances is documented for permitting purposes. Therefore, such
monitoring and tracking systems will be developed.
1.1.7 Establishing standards for documentation and submittal: It is essential to
maintenance of a defensible and fair execution of the TDSF program that the materials
reviewed by staff and the approving bodies be standardized. Therefore, submittal
requirements will be developed as determined necessary.
1.1.8 Establishing the process for Certificate of Appropriateness: The TDSF
program will likely be accomplished through a zoning suffix designation (which will
identify sending and/ or receiving areas). Under the suffix designation, import or export
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of commercial square footage will require a Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) before
any building permit can be issued. Therefore, the process for application, review and
consideration of a CA will be established.
1.1.9 Working with major property owners: Presentations to assembled property
owners will be made at 2 points in the work process (to be determined in conjunction
with Town Staff) for the purpose of receiving property owner comment and input.
1.1.10 Working with the Town Attorney and Town Staff. Consultation with, and
review by, the Town attorney is essential. Therefore, the Ordinance Team will
coordinate such review with the Town Attorney (working under existing contract with
Westlake) as well as review and discussions with the Town Staff. See meetings below.
1.2 Integrating the TDSF Mechanism into the existing Chapter 102 of the Code of
Ordinances: Once the TDSF Mechanism is formulated it must be reconciled with
Chapter 102 and where it is combined with other applicable recommendations/ policies of
the Forging Westlake 2015 Comprehensive Plan.
1.2.1 Inclusion and reference in Chapter 102: The current zoning chapter will be
revised in order to facilitate implementation of the Growth Management Policies
established in the Forging Westlake, 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update. The revisions
will consider the Town's condition of being 100% zoned and more than 75% of that
zoning is Planned Development. Therefore, the intent of this revision to support the
Transfer of Development Square Footage Growth Management Strategy which seeks to
allow redistribution of entitlement(in lieu of rezoning) and maintenance of a general
overall vehicular trip generation so that future Levels of Service (on roadways and at
intersections) can be maintained at levels acceptable to the Town. Therefore, revision of
the Zoning Chapter will preserve existing land use tables and categorical standards but
will investigate transition of all non-residential categorical zoning to a PD (such as the
office component of the Margaret Lee Property) in an effort to maintain a uniform
baseline upon which the Development Square Footage Transfer Mechanism can work.
The revision of the Zoning Chapter will seek to make any future rezoning of categorical
zoned non-residential land a Planned Development only and minimum content for
such Planned Development will be established as well as the relationship between content
of any future Planned Development and the Character Districts/ Land Use Plan
established by the Comprehensive Plan. All revisions of the Zoning Chapter will be for
the purpose of pointing to and supporting the Transfer of Development Square Footage
Ordinance.
1.2.2 Inclusion and reference in other chapters: Just as Chapter 102 will need to be
amended, other references to current zoning and/ or zoning procedures that conflict with
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or inhibit implementation/ execution of the TDSF as described above will be reconciled
with the redefinition of zoning for Westlake and the use of TDSF as the primary
mechanism for density increases in the future.
1.1 and 1.2 Deliverables:
The following is a summary of the deliverables that will be provided to the Town through
the course of Tasks 1.2 and 1.3:
• Creation of a TDSF Ordinance: An ordinance to be set into its own Chapter or Article or
Division (as determined by the Ordinance Team). This ordinance instrument will be
reviewed by the Town Attorney and Town Staff and appropriate revisions made by the
Ordinance Team.
• Amendments to Chapter 102: Amendments as required to integrate the TDSF mechanism
and integrate the applicable growth management policies of the Forging Westlake 2015
Comprehensive Plan.
Part One Meeting Sessions:
There are a total of three meeting sessions and a joint work session anticipated for
Tasks 1.1 and 1.2. Each session will include at a minimum one meeting with the
Project Coordination Team. At least one of these meetings will include Westlake
Commercial Property owners most affected by the TDSF Ordinance. Other meetings
will be with the Town Staff and Town Attorney as key questions of increasing
development square footage without rezoning are addressed. A summary of the
content of each has been included below.
• Session #1: Town Attorney and Town Staff to discuss the intent and the purposes of
the TDSF initiative and identify the key issues of application.
• Session #2: Town Attorney and Town Staff to review preliminary design of the TDSF
process and administration.
• Session #3: Major Commercial Property owners to review the preliminary TDSF
mechanism and provide input.
• Presentation: Presentation to a joint work session of the Town Planning Commission
and Town Council.
NOTE: Parts Two and Three (as generally described below) will be initiated by a separate
contract between MESA Planning and the Town of Westlake.
Part Two: Reorganization and Formulation of a Unified Development Code: It is desirable
for a Town faced with the high level of development now pending to establish a unified
development code where all regulations regarding development can be placed for uniform
application and management.
2.1 Redistribution: The Ordinance Team will reorganize the Chapters, Articles, Sections,
and/or Divisions of the existing Westlake Code of ordinances (as well as the currently adopted
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planned Development Ordinances) into a three volume framework. This portion of the work
scope does not include new content, only reorganization according to the Code three volume
structure as follows:
• The General Ordinances: These will be various ordinances containing regulations/
standards/ guidelines not related to land or building development. This includes such
Chapters as "Taxation" and "Traffic and Vehicles" as well as various Sections within
Chapters (such as Sections within Chapter 14: Animals). This will include the general
powers of boards and commissions as well as standard procedures except zoning,
platting, and permitting.
• The Unified Development Code: All Chapters and/ or Articles/ Sections/ Divisions
within other chapters that present a regulation, process, standard, and/or guideline
affecting land or building development will be gathered into the Unified Development
Code Volume, where possible. Those Articles/Sections/ Divisions not able to be so
relocated shall be referenced. The intent of reorganization and referencing as described
above) is to deposit all regulation/processes/standards/ guidelines related to land or
building development in one central subdivision of the Westlake Code of Ordinances.
Currently, the "Unified Development Code" is a sub -section of the Community
Development Chapter and does not address development standards or provisions. Part of
the reorganization will be to remove Ch 26 Article II Unified Development Code from
the general code of ordinances and restore it to its original form. It will be a separate
volume that houses the standards and provisions used to regulate development in the
Town of Westlake, including building, zoning and subdivision regulation and/or
reference to other codes and/or reference to guidelines (where deemed appropriate).
P The Planned Development Ordinances: All currently approved Planned Development
ordinances and current exhibits associated with those ordinances will be organized into a
Planned Development Volume. This volume will also contain the various tabulations of
the Planned Development content, identifying which Chapters, Sections, and/ or
Divisions of the Unified Development Code are amended by them.
Task 2.2: Reference to, coordination with, and integration of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan
Update.
Amendment to the Reorganized Westlake Code of Ordinances (Part One, above) will be made in
order to replace references to plan documents, policies, and/ or maps that are now replaced upon
adoption of the Forging Westlake, 2015 Comprehensive plan Update. In addition, places within
the reorganized code will be created as necessary to reference and integrate the Policies section o
that Plan. Finally, additional development review processes will be created where necessary to
accomplish the intent of the plan, implement Transfer of Development Square Footage as
envisioned by the plan and the Development Review Checklist as presented in the Plan.
Task 2.3: Coordination with Engineer providing updated reference to Codes and
Standards.
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The Ordinance Team will work with the Town's engineering consultant, charged with updating
references to various studies, codes, plans, guidelines, and standards within the Westlake Code
of Ordinances. The Ordinance Team will identify where existing references that need to be
considered as well as identify places (within the Code) where new references need to be provides
or new standards/guidelines need to be formulated.
Part Three: Other Ordinances
3.1 Building Quality Ordinance: Establish a regulatory element within the reorganized Code
of Ordinances which speaks to residential building quality. Materials, workmanship, typical
construction assemblies, and discipline of design will be addressed through standards, criteria
and procedures. The purpose of this element is to assure that future residential construction in
Westlake will compliment and support the quality of design and value now present within the
Town.
3.2 Revised Sign Ordinance: Using the Character Districts set forth in the 2015
Comprehensive Plan Update, the Planning Team will create a revised Sign Ordinance that
establishes Sign Districts and sets standards for sign types by district. In this revised ordinance,
signs within the Regional Commercial Sign District would be subject to different standards than
signs within the Community Commercial Sign District.
Part Four: Review and Adoption
4.1 Legal Review: The Ordinance Team will work closely with the Town Attorney who will
provide on-going legal review and comment.
4.2 Staff Review: The Ordinance Team will work closely with the Town Staff who will provide
on-going legal review and comment.
4.3 Codification: The Ordinance Team will work with Muni -Code and the Town to facilitate
final codification.
4.4 Adoption: The Ordinance Team will make presentations as to Commission and Council
through the process of considering these ordinances and ordinance revisions.
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