HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21970-11-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21970-11-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $870,100.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE
GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, COOPERATING
TECHNICAL PARTNERS PROGRAM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
MANAGEMENT OF FLODDPLAIN BOUNDARES AND CREATING NEW FLOOD RISK
AWARENESS PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 in the Budget of the
City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$870,100.00 subject to receipt of the funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cooperating Technical
Partners Program, for the purpose of funding the management of floodplain boundaries and creating new flood risk
awareness programs.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason
by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions,
sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance,which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 21873-09-2015 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other
ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are
hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Douglas W.Black Ma J.Kq u.
Sr.Assistant City Attorney City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:November 17,2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/17/2015 - Ordinance No. 21970-11-2015
DATE: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27529
LOG NAME: 20FEMA CTP15-16 ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Amount of
$528,800.00 for the Cooperating Technical Partners Program to Manage Floodplain Boundaries and
Authorize Transfer of$15,000.00 from the Stormwater Utility Fund to the Grant Fund as the Cash Match
Plus $326,300.00 in In-Kind Services for a Total Amount of $870,100.00 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount
of$528,800.00 for the Cooperating Technical Partners Program to manage floodplain boundaries and
create new flood risk awareness products;
2. Authorize the transfer of$15,000.00 from the Stormwater Utility Fund to the Grants Funds as a cash
match for the grant:
3. Authorize the use of$326,300.00 from the Stormwater Utility Fund as an In-Kind match for this grant;
and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$870,100.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize the acceptance of grant funds from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP)
Program to provide funding to update Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and other flood hazard
awareness information. The purpose of the CTP program is to provide an innovative approach between
FEMA and local communities that have the capability to become active participants in the FEMA flood
hazard mapping program. Communities that participate in the CTP Program collaborate directly with
FEMA in maintaining up-to-date flood hazard maps and flood hazard information. The overall outcome of
this effort will be a timely development of accurate floodplain maps, leading to savings in flood insurance
premiums to many Fort Worth residents.
FEMA has notified the City of Fort Worth that $528,800.00 is available for the CTP Program, with a
required local match of$341,300.00 with $326,300.00 in in-kind services and $15,000.00 as a cash match
for a total project of$870,100.00.
The Stormwater Management Division of the Transportation and Public Works Department will administer
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the CTP Program.
Indirect Costs are not allowable for this grant. This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the upon approval of the above
recommendations, receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriations ordinance, funds will
be available in the Fiscal Year 2016 operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund and that prior
to an expenditure being made, the Transportation and Public Works Department has the responsibility to
validate the availability of funds. Stormwater Pay As You Go budgeted transfers included $200,000.00 for
FEMA Grant Matches. To date no expenses have been incurred. Approval of the above
recommendations will leave a balance in this budget of$185,000.00.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
21001 0200431 4310012 XXXXXX 992099 $528,800.00
21001 0200431 4952001 XXXXXX 992099 $15,000.00
121001 0200431 4640950 XXXXXX 992099 $326,300.00
21001 0200431 5330500 XXXXXX 992003 $543,800.00
21001 0200431 15330950 XXXXXX 1 992093 326,300.00
FROM
Fund Department Accoun Project ProgramActivity Budget Reference # Amount
ID I ID I Year Chartfield 2
520011 0209500 5900015 1992001 1 1 Isi 5,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Jay Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
Clair Davis (5981)
Additional Information Contact: Cindy Robinson (7947)
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