HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21984-12-2015 ORDINANCE NO.21984-12-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED APPROPRIATIONS IN THE CULTURE
AND TOURISM FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,350.00, AND DECREASING THE
UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INCREASING THE ALLOCATION TO THE FORT WORTH CONVENTION AND VISTORS
BUREAU FOR THE FORT WORTH HERD; 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 appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of
$70,350.00, and decreasing the unassigned fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of increasing the allocation to
the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau for the Fort Worth Herd.
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hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Tyler Wallach sistant City Attorney Mary J. r, qty S retary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 1,2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/112015 - Ordinance No. 21984-12-2015
DATE: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: C-27546
LOG NAME: 25CVB HERD ALLOCATION FY2016
SUBJECT:
Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in
the Amount of$70,350.00 and Decreasing the Assigned Culture and Tourism Fund Balance by the Same
Amount to Increase the Fiscal Year 2016 Funding Allocated for the Fort Worth Herd in City Secretary
Contract No. 44949 with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance
increasing appropriations in the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of$70,350.00 and decreasing
the assigned Culture and Tourism Fund balance by the same amount to increase the Fiscal Year 2016
Funding Allocated for the Fort Worth Herd in City Secretary Contract No. 44949 with the Fort Worth
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council communication is to increase the Fiscal Year 2016 appropriation in
the Culture and Tourism Fund in the amount of$70,350.00 for the purpose of increasing the allocation to
the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) for the management of the Fort Worth Herd.
In 2009, the CVB assumed responsibility for management of the promotional and marketing program
known as the Fort Worth Herd (Herd). The Agreement with the CVB stipulates that the CVB may request
additional amounts based on demonstrated operational need and the availability of funds (City Secretary
Contract No. 44949). The CVB has requested the increase based on an increase in health insurance and
increased costs of staffing. A salary increase for the drovers is requested in order to improve the retention
rate and attract qualified staff.
Staff is recommending an increase of$70,350.00 in the Fiscal Year 2016 budget to the CVB for its Herd
allocation, for a total Fiscal Year 2016 Herd allocation of$835,533.00.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon adoption of the above recommendation
and adoption of the supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Culture and Tourism Fund. Upon approval, the assigned fund balance of
the Culture and Tourism Fund will exceed the minimum reserve as outlined in the Financial Management
Policy Statements in the amount of$4,845,896.00.
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FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Accouni Project ProgramActivity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
E20101 0241001 5330201 $70,350.00
FROM
Fund Department Accouni Project ProgramActivity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2)
E20101 0241001 5330201 $70,350.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Kirk Slaughter (2501)
Additional Information Contact: Betty Tanner (2502)
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