HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22927-09-2017 Ordinance No. 22927-09-2017
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDING FOR THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2017, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018, INCLUDING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ON OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS; AND
DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN TRANSFERS AND ALLOCATIONS
WITHIN BUDGETED AMOUNTS; AND RATIFYING CITY COUNCIL APPROVED
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES EFFECTING THIS BUDGET; AND INCORPORATING
BUDGET ON FILE WITH CITY SECRETARY, AS REVISED BY CITY COUNCIL; AND
PROHIBITING THE EXPENDING, OBLIGATING, OR COMMITTING OF FUNDS IN
EXCESS OF APPROPRIATIONS OR ACTUAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES; AND
ESTABLISHING LEGAL LEVEL OF CONTROL; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2017, the City Manager submitted a recommended Fiscal Year 2018
operating budget to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, in a series of budget work sessions the City Council met with the City Manager and staff
to review the recommended budget and make revisions; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance includes all appropriations necessary to implement the FY2018 operating
budget as recommended by the City Manager and revised by the City Council.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, Texas that the operating appropriation for the ensuing fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2017 and
ending September 30,2018,for the different funds,departments and purposes of the City of Fort Worth be fixed
and determined as detailed below, supporting a budget that includes 7,505 total authorized positions.
SECTION 1. GENERAL FUND
The General Fund is a governmental fund for managing ordinary operations financed primarily from property
tax, general-use sales tax, and other general revenues.
REVENUES
Property Tax $371,235,691
Sales Tax $154,573,000
Payment in Lieu of Taxes $6,671,576
Street Rental $24,235,744
Other Taxes $54,830,905
Intergovernmental Revenues $369,315
Charges for Services $26,698,246
Licenses and Permits $16,136,753
Fines and Forfeitures $6,090,674
Use of Money and Property $634,067
Sales of Abandoned Property $650,000
Salvage Sales $165,000
Other Revenue $1,819,064
Transfer in from Water/Sewer and Public Art $621,280
Other Interdepartmental Transfers $14,202,000
$678,933,315
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EXPENDITURES
City Attorney's Office $6,854,668
City Auditor's Office $1,844,889
City Manager's Office $9,089,555
City Secretary's Office $1,591,936
Code Compliance $20,210,080
Communications&Public Engagement $4,060,413
Economic Development $17,731,688
Chambers of Commerce $29,525
Financial Management Services $11,575,697
Fire $144,958,969
Human Resources $4,550,811
Library $19,954,915
Capital Transfer Out $842,000
Municipal Court $15,910,123
Neighborhood Services $5,942,132
United Way $210,750
Capital Transfer Out $2,854,000
Park and Recreation $40,768,691
Capital Transfer Out $2,732,000
Performance and Budget $6,157,844
Planning and Development $15,045,255
Public Art $1,921,329
Police $239,817,496
Property Management $11,898,685
Capital Transfer Out $3,320,000
Transportation and Public Works $34,356,504
Capital Transfer Out $23,877,000
Non-Departmental $3,985,300
Separation Pay $7,513,537
Contractual Services $760,303
Tuition Reimbursement $172,478
Elections $570,000
Training Initiative $506,950
Transfers Out
Operating $9,638,470
Capital $3,413,000
Vehicle/Equipment Replacement Fund $3,000,000
IT Refresh $1,266,322
$678,933,315
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SECTION 2. SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for and report the proceeds of specific revenue sources that
are restricted or committed to expenditure for specified purposes other than debt service or capital projects.
The Crime Control and Prevention District Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated
primarily by a voter-approved special dedicated sales tax and used for programs aimed at crime control and
prevention in accordance with Chapter 363 of the Texas Local Government Code.
REVENUES
Sales Tax $73,729,000
Intergovernmental Transfers $5,330,459
Use of Money and Property $189,305
Other $217,238
Sales of Capital Assets $144,918
$79,610,920
EXPENDITURES
Police $55,742,518
Park and Recreation $744,534
Neighborhood Services $1,102,158
Operating Transfer Out $7,583,613
Capital Transfer Out $11,823,097
Solid Waste Loan Transfer Out $2,330,000
IT Refresh Transfer Out $285,000
$79,610,920
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The Culture and Tourism Fund(7% Hotel Occupancy Tax)is a special revenue fund for managing revenues
generated by the City's 7%Hotel Occupancy Tax,by operation of the City's public venues,and from a General
Fund subsidy, and used primarily for purposes of operating the Fort Worth Convention Center,the Will Rogers
Memorial Complex, and the Cowtown Coliseum, funding a contract with the Fort Worth Convention and
Visitors Bureau, and to pay costs associated with construction and debt-financing of the Dickies Arena.
REVENUES
Hotel Occupancy Taxes $22,639,968
Charges for Services $3,445,708
Use of Money and Property $7,489,344
Other Revenue $1,873,000
Licenses and Permits $20,000
Transfer from General Fund $5,013,602
$40,481,622
EXPENDITURES
Culture and Tourism $35,330,979
Capital Transfer Out $3,171,000
IT Refresh Transfer Out $10,514
Debt Transfer Out $1,969,129
$40,481,622
The Culture and Tourism Fund(2% Hotel Occupancy Tax)is a special revenue fund for managing revenues
generated by the City's 2% Hotel Occupancy and used, in accordance with Tax Code Section 351.1065, for
construction or debt-financing of convention center facilities and qualified projects.
REVENUES
Hotel Occupancy Taxes $6,454,276
$6,454,276
EXPENDITURES
Debt Transfer Out $3,695,750
Capital Transfer Out $2,758,526
$6,454,276
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The Culture and Tourism Fund (DFW Revenue Share) is a special revenue fund for managing revenues
generated from revenue sharing at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in accordance with Chapter 22
Texas Transportation Code and used to maintain and improve facilities at the Convention Center and Will
Rogers Memorial Complex, and to pay costs associated with construction and debt-financing of the Dickies
Arena.
REVENUES
DFW Revenue Share $5,900,000
$5,900,000
EXPENDITURES
Capital Transfer Out $2,887,134
Debt Transfer Out $3,012,866
$5,900,000
The Culture and Tourism Fund (Project Finance Zone) is a special revenue fund for managing and
segregating revenues generated from Project Finance Zone #1. Funding is used to maintain and improve
facilities at qualified projects, including the Convention Center, Will Rogers Memorial Complex, and the
Dickies Arena, as well as assist in the payment of Arena debt.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $2,598,779
Other Revenue $155,590
$2,754,369
EXPENDITURES
Capital Transfer Out -
Debt Transfer Out $504,369
Other Operating Costs $2,250,000
$2,754,369
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The Municipal Golf Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated by the four municipal
golf courses and from a partial subsidy from the General Fund and used for funding maintenance and
operations of the golf facilities.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $4,602,391
Other Revenue $10,000
Transfer from General Fund $615,000
$5,227,391
EXPENDITURES
Park and Recreation $5,134,109
Capital Transfer Out $80,041
IT Refresh Transfer Out $13,241
$5,227,391
The Botanic Garden Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated by the Fort Worth
Botanic Garden, including funding provided by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the Fuller
Foundation,and a partial subsidy from the General Fund and utilized for the overall administration,operations,
and maintenance of the Botanic Garden.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $1,685,062
Transfer from General Fund $3,002,533
Other Revenue $913,557
$5,601,152
EXPENDITURES
Park and Recreation $5,601,152
$5,601,152
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The Red Light Enforcement Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated primarily
from the photographic traffic signal enforcement system governed by Texas Transportation Code Chapter 707
and used for traffic safety programs.
REVENUES
Fines and Forfeitures $8,873,770
Other Revenue $1,586,319
Charges for Services $2,000
$10,462,089
EXPENDITURES
Transportation and Public Works $6,284,693
Operating Transfer Out $3,970,121
IT Refresh Transfer Out $6,335
Contribution to Fund Balance $200,940
$10,462,089
The Environmental Protection Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated primarily
from collection of an environmental fee and used to fund the cost of complying with state and federally
mandated environmental regulations and programs.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $3,755,648
Use of Money and Property $58,905
Other Revenue $19,325
$3,833,878
EXPENDITURES
Code Compliance $3,300,746
Capital Transfer Out $508,132
IT Refresh Out $25,000
$3,833,878
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The Alliance Airport Facility Maintenance Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues
generated from a City-owned facility that Hillwood manages and leases on the City's behalf and used to pay
management and facility expenses and to fund capital projects.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $453,667
Other Revenue $2,094,861
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $3,648,948
$6,197,476
EXPENDITURES
Property Management $6,197,476
$6,197,476
The Special Purpose Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated from various facilities,
programs, and other sources that are dedicated or restricted for use for the facilities or programs from which
they were generated.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $2,026,994
Use of Money and Property $242,462
Other Taxes $1,000,000
Intergovernmental Revenues $148,089
Other Revenue $198,003
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $327,497
$3,943,045
EXPENDITURES
Police $148,089
Municipal Court $794,782
Park and Recreation $1,360,686
Neighborhood Services $276,986
Other Departmental Expenses $331,575
Capital Transfer Out $1,000,000
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $30,927
$3,943,045
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The Special Donations Fund is a special revenue fund for managing donation and similar gratuitous revenue
received from outside entities and generally specified for particular purpose.
REVENUES
Donations $2,027,260
$2,027,260
EXPENDITURES
Non-Departmental $2,027,260
$2,027,260
The Community Tree Planting Program Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated
primarily from tree removal fees and gas revenues and used for planting trees on public property in partnership
with third parties.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $39,344
Transfers from Park Gas Lease Revenue $259,056
Other Transfer In $101,600
$400,000
EXPENDITURES
Park and Recreation $400,000
$400,000
The Library Automation System Sharing Fund is a special revenue fund utilized for managing revenues
and costs associated with shared library technology services among Fort Worth and other participating
libraries.
REVENUES
Intergovernmental Revenue $182,404
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $337,446
$519,850
EXPENDITURES
Library $519,850
$519,850
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SECTION 3. DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt service funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of,
principal and interest on outstanding debt obligations as shown below.
The General Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund utilized to manage revenues from the debt-rate tax and
other resources and used to pay principal and interest on and to create a sinking fund for outstanding general
indebtedness of the City.
REVENUES
Property Tax $94,314,246
Use of Money and Property $2,706,156
Transfer In $4,905,210
$101,925,612
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $92,754,104
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $9,171,508
$101,925,612
The Culture and Tourism Debt Service Fund (General) is a debt service fund utilized to manage hotel
occupancy tax revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and create a sinking fund
for outstanding debt related to improvements at the Convention Center and Will Rogers.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $75,300
Transfer from Culture and Tourism $7,051,988
$7,127,288
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $7,051,988
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $75,300
$7,127,288
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The Venue Debt Service Fund (Taxable) is a debt service fund utilized to manage revenues from venue
taxes, hotel occupancy taxes and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and create a sinking
fund for outstanding debt related to the taxable bonds issued to finance the City's portion of costs of the
Multipurpose Arena.
REVENUES
Transfer from Culture and Tourism $961,341
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $10,495,230
$11,456,571
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $11,326,273
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $130,298
$11,456,571
The Municipal Parking Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund utilized to manage revenues from
commercial off-street parking and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and to create a
sinking fund for outstanding debt related to municipal parking infrastructure.
REVENUES
Transfer from Municipal Parking $4,054,100
$4,054,100
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $4,054,100
$4,054,100
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The Solid Waste Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund utilized to manage revenues from municipal solid
waste service and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and to create a sinking fund for
outstanding debt related to solid waste infrastructure.
REVENUES
Transfer from Solid Waste $546,424
$546,424
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $546,424
$546,424
The Stormwater Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund utilized to manage stormwater service revenues
and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and create a sinking fund for outstanding debt
related to stormwater infrastructure.
REVENUES
Transfer from Stormwater Utility $9,137,956
$9,137,956
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $9,137,956
$9,137,956
The Water Priority Lien Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund to manage water and wastewater service
revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on first lien, parity debt obligations of the
Water and Sewer Systems.
REVENUES
Transfer from Water/Sewer $90,214,837
$90,214,837
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $90,214,837
$90,214,837
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The Water Subordinate Lien Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund to manage water and wastewater
service revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on the City's State revolving loans
and other subordinate liens of the Water and Sewer Systems.
REVENUES
Transfer from Water/Sewer $5,569,347
$5,569,347
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services $5,569,347
$5,569,347
SECTION 4. ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Enterprise funds are proprietary funds that are used for services provided to external customers on an
exchange-based, user charge basis, in which customers receive a benefit equivalent to the amount being paid
and which is similar to the operation of a commercial enterprise.
The Municipal Airports Fund is an enterprise fund used to manage funds associated with the maintenance,
management,operations,development and promotion of Alliance,Meacham International,and Spinks Airports.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $3,790,446
Charges for Services $2,764,927
Other Revenue $89,581
$6,644,954
EXPENDITURES
Aviation $5,960,897
Operating Transfer Out $59,501
Capital Transfer Out $600,178
IT Refresh Transfer Out $8,400
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $15,978
$6,644,954
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The Municipal Parking Fund is an enterprise fund used to manage funds associated with the City's parking
operations, including metered spaces,parking garages, surface lots,parking-garage office space, valet parking
permits, designated mobility-impaired street parking, and shared departmental responsibility of parking
enforcement.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $7,227,613
Use of Money and Property $112,312
License and Permits $12,413
Other $870
$7,353,208
EXPENDITURES
Transportation and Public Works $3,156,145
Debt Transfer Out $4,158,694
Capital Transfer Out $35,000
IT Refresh Transfer Out $3,369
$7,353,208
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The Solid Waste Fund is an enterprise fund used to manage funds associated with the solid waste and
recyclable materials collection and disposal service provided to Fort Worth residents.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $52,533,260
Use of Money and Property $4,261,021
License and Permits $18,785
Transfer from CCPD Fund (Loan Repayment) $2,330,000
Use of Fund Balance $573,505
Other $5,669,259
$65,385,830
EXPENDITURES
Code Compliance $54,609,807
Operating Transfer Out $7,113,774
Capital Transfer Out $2,950,950
Payment in Lieu of Taxes $132,712
Debt Transfer Out $546,424
IT Refresh Transfer Out $32,163
$65,385,830
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The Stormwater Utility Fund is an enterprise fund used to manage funds generated from the stormwater
utility fee, which funds projects to protect people and property from harmful stormwater runoff.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $38,737,046
Use of Money and Property $250,000
Other Revenue $20,000
Sale of Capital Asset $40,000
$39,047,046
EXPENDITURES
Transportation& Public Works $15,453,877
Capital Transfer Out $11,253,996
Payment in Lieu of Taxes $1,150,593
IT Refresh Transfer Out $45,000
Street Rental $1,936,852
Debt Transfer Out $9,142,297
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $64,431
$39,047,046
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The Water and Sewer Fund is an enterprise fund used to manage funds generated from water and
wastewater service fees provided to retail and wholesale customers.
REVENUES
License and Permits $763,685
Use of Money and Property $788,384
Other Revenue $10,481,274
Sale of Capital Asset $43,500
Transfer from Water Impact $10,144,037
Transfer from Sewer Impact $4,638,878
Other Transfer In $2,550,924
Charges for Services $424,513,758
$453,924,440
EXPENDITURES
Water $265,036,309
Operating Transfer Out $728,720
Capital Transfer Out $6,598,720
Payment in Lieu of Taxes $5,388,271
Street Rental $22,298,892
Debt Transfer Out $95,781,603
Intrafund Transfers $58,091,925
$453,924,440
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SECTION 5. INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Internal service funds are proprietary funds used for operations provided to internal customers (other City
funds or departments) on a cost-reimbursement basis, in which customer departments and funds pay on a pro-
rata,per-employee basis for operating costs of the department or fund that is providing services.
The Capital Projects Services Fund is an internal service fund used to manage funds generated from the
internal service fees paid by General Fund Departments and other funds for services associated with
implementation of capital projects.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $1,156,160
Use of Money and Property $25,000
Other $17,747
Salvage Sales $1,500
Transfer In $10,440,164
$11,640,571
EXPENDITURES
Transportation and Public Works $11,617,297
IT Refresh Out $23,274
$11,640,571
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The Equipment Services Fund is an internal service fund used to manage funds generated from the internal
service fees paid by General Fund Departments and other funds for services and costs associated with
maintenance of the City's fleet of motor vehicles and associated equipment.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $25,544,420
Use of Money and Property $27,754
Other Revenue $18,500
Sale of Capital Asset $5,000
Salvage Sales $5,000
$25,600,674
EXPENDITURES
Property Management $25,104,068
Capital Transfer Out $449,000
IT Refresh Transfer Out $47,606
$25,600,674
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The Group Health and Life Insurance Fund is an internal service fund used to manage funds generated from
the internal service fees and health benefit expenses paid by the City through various funds and by participating
individuals for services and costs associated with employee health benefit and life insurance coverage. With
very limited exceptions, the City can make changes to its benefit offerings at any time; these changes could
include discontinuing benefit programs or changing the rates at which the City contributes toward benefit costs.
In general, employee benefits,except for previously accrued retirement benefits, are not guaranteed to continue,
and City contributions to any benefit program are subject to sufficient funds being available and allocated in
the annual budget process, which includes appropriations solely for benefits projected to be payable during the
ensuing fiscal year in accordance with the pay-as-you-go funding plan for other post-employment benefit
(OPEB) liabilities that was adopted in Resolution 4464-06-2015.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $357,366
Employer Contributions $62,798,610
Employee Contributions $19,952,298
$83,108,274
EXPENDITURES
Human Resources $83,099,312
IT Refresh Out $8,962
$83,108,274
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The Retiree Healthcare Trust is a fiduciary fund used to manage funds generated from the internal service
fees and health benefit expenses paid by the City through various funds and by participating retired individuals
for services and costs associated with retired employee health benefit and life insurance coverage. With very
limited exceptions, the City can make changes to its benefit offerings at any time; these changes could include
discontinuing benefit programs or changing the rates at which the City contributes toward benefit costs. In
general, employee benefits, except for previously accrued pension benefits, are not guaranteed to continue, and
City contributions to any benefit program are subject to sufficient funds being available and allocated in the
annual budget process, which includes appropriations solely for benefits projected to be payable during the
ensuing fiscal year in accordance with the pay-as-you-go funding plan for other post-employment benefit
(OPEB) liabilities that was adopted in Resolution 4464-06-2015.
REVENUES
City Contributions $24,663,876
Retiree Contributions $6,979,955
$31,643,831
EXPENDITURES
Human Resources $31,643,831
$31,643,831
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The Information Technology Systems Fund is an internal service fund used to manage funds generated from
the internal service fees paid by General Fund departments and other funds for services and costs associated
with-centralized information technology services.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $35,492,014
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $3,247,562
$38,739,576
EXPENDITURES
IT Solutions $38,529,766
IT Refresh Transfer Out $209,810
$38,739,576
The Risk Financing Fund is an internal service fund used to manage funds generated from the internal service
fees paid by General Fund departments and other funds for implementation of statutorily mandated workers'
compensation benefits for City employees and services associated with both City and third-party injury and
property claims and risk reduction and avoidance strategies related thereto.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $168,000
Other Revenue $19,224,324
$19,392,324
EXPENDITURES
Human Resources $19,384,072
IT Refresh Transfer Out $8,252
$19,392,324
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SECTION 6. DELEGATED AUTHORITY
In accordance with Chapter X of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, by adoption of this ordinance,
the City Council authorizes and delegates to the City Manager, or his designee, the authority to transfer
appropriations within and among departments and funds, in a cumulative amount not to exceed the total amount
budgeted and appropriated for each specific purpose and subject to a requirement that the City Manager, or his
designee, shall be required to report such transfers and allocations to the City Council in periodic financial
reports throughout the fiscal year,under the following conditions:
A. Monies that are designated specifically and by amount in the budget for transfer among funds or
departments of the City during the upcoming fiscal year for the purpose of meeting debt service, internal
service, and capital expenditure commitments and other interfund and interdepartmental obligations.
B. Appropriations in Section 1 of this ordinance specifically identify and allocate monies with the Non-
Departmental Center of the General Fund for designated purposes, such as terminal leave payouts,
departmental relocations, and salary and benefits associated with pay for performance. In connection
with the occurrence of an event within a designated purpose, monies may be transferred and allocated
from the Non-Departmental Center of the General Fund to the utilizing department's center within the
Fund.
C. Appropriations in the Special Donations Fund in Section 2 of this ordinance specifically identify and
allocate monies, such as grant funds and donations that are anticipated to be received during the fiscal
year. Following actual receipt or availability, monies may be transferred and allocated from the Non-
Departmental Center of the Special Donations Fund to the receiving department's center within the
Special Donations Fund.
D. Appropriations in the Special Purpose Fund in Section 2 of this ordinance include fee-based revenues,
such as third party instructor payments and summer day camp fees, that the Park and Recreation and
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Neighborhood Services Departments are anticipated to receive during the fiscal year. Following the
actual receipt or availability, the monies may be transferred and allocated from the Non-Departmental
Center of the Special Revenue Fund to the appropriate project center with the Special Revenue Fund.
E. Appropriations in the Municipal Airports Fund in Section 4 of this ordinance include one or more
projects that encompass airport revenue-based payments that are owed to Alliance Air Services for its
management of Alliance Airport and that are tied to and contingent upon Alliance Airport revenues that
are anticipated to be received during the fiscal year. Following the actual receipt or availability, the
monies may be transferred and allocated from the Non-Departmental Center of the Municipal Airports
Fund to the appropriate project center with the Municipal Airports Fund.
SECTION 7: RATIFICATION
That all appropriation ordinances approved by the City Council effecting this budget for the ensuing fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2017, and ending September 30, 2018, are hereby ratified and incorporated into the same.
SECTION 8: INCORPORATION OF PUBLISHED BUDGET
That the distribution and division of the above named appropriations be made in accordance with the budget of
expenditures submitted by the City Manager and as revised and approved by the City Council in accordance
with the provisions of the City Charter, which budget is on file with the City Secretary, incorporated herein,
and made a part of this ordinance by reference thereto and shall be considered in connection with the
expenditures of the above appropriations.
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SECTION 9: LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES, COMMITMENTS, AND OBLIGATIONS
That no department, division, officer, or employee of the City may expend, obligate, or commit any funds in an
amount that exceeds the lesser of. (i) appropriations authorized by the adopted budget, including any duly
enacted amendments or supplements thereto, or (ii) actual available resources. Further, that no department,
division, officer, or employee of the City may expend, obligate, or commit any monies, such as grant funds or
donations, that are anticipated to be received or any monies, such as asset forfeiture fund balance, that are
anticipated to become available for expenditure unless and until such funds have been transferred and allocated
in accordance with Section 6.
SECTION 10: LEGAL LEVEL OF CONTROL
That, except as otherwise provided in this section, the legal level of control shall be at the department for each
fund for which a budget is adopted herein, meaning that, notwithstanding appropriation or expense category
details outlined in the budget documents incorporated herein under Section 8 of this ordinance,the City Manager
or his designee may, in consultation with a department head, approve reallocation of funds between and among
categories of budgeted expenses within a department's budget without the approval of the City Council so long
as such reallocation otherwise complies with all applicable laws and ordinances and does not result in a net
increase to the department's overall appropriation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Manager or his
designee is authorized: (i) to make transfers and allocations in accordance with Section 6 of this ordinance and
(ii) to transfer revenues, appropriations, and associated authorized positions between departments within a
single fund order to reflect any organizational changes occurring during the fiscal year.
SECTION 11: PUBLICATION
That following the final passage, the caption of this ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of
the City of Fort Worth.
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SECTION 12: SEVERABILITY
That should any part, portion, section, or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid or inoperative
or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such a decision, opinion, or judgement shall in no
way affect the remaining portions, parts, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which provisions shall
be, remain, and continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 13: SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth, Texas are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the
provisions of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, or any other ordinances of the City, that have accrued at the
time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both
civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this
ordinance, but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 14: CONFLICTS
That all ordinances and appropriations for which provisions have previously been made are hereby expressly
repealed if in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 15: EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and
publication as required by the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, and it is so ordained.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ATTEST:
Sarah J.Fu len der 14k J. Kays
City Attorney City Secretary
Adopted: September 26, 2017
Effective:
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