HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17936-01-2008Ordinance No. 17936-01-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $865,500
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ELEVATOR
CONTROLS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT UPGRADES AND
REPLACEMENTS,. EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENTS, FIRE
ALARM PANEL REPLACEMENTS AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES, AND THE
RESTORATION OF OPERATION SUPPLY FUNDS IN THE FACILITIES
MAINTENANCE DIVISION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2007-
2008 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $865,500 from available funds, for the purpose
of funding the elevator controls and associated equipment upgrades and replacements emergency
generator replacements, fire alarm panel replacements at various City facilities and the restoration
of operating supply funds in the Facilities Maintenance division.
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. 17749 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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~,hall take effect upon adoption.
APPRQK/ED aS TO
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 8, 2008
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/8/2008 -Ord. No. 17935-01-2008 & 17936-01-2008
DATE: Tuesday, January 08, 2008
LOG NAME: 20FACILITIES08 REFERENCE NO.: **G-16006
SUBJECT:
Authorize a Transfer from the Capital Projects Reserve Fund to the General Fund for Elevator
Controls and Associated Equipment Upgrades, Replacement of Fire Alarm Panels, Replacement of
Emergency Generators at Various City Facilities, and the Restoration of Operating Supply Funds in
the Facilities Maintenance Division and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriation in the Capital
Projects Reserve Fund by $865,500 from available funds;
2. Authorize the transfer of $865,500 from the Capital Project Reserve Fund to the General Fund;
3. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund by $865,500 from available funds; and
4. Approve the use of up to $865,500 for elevator controls and associated equipment upgrades and
replacements, emergency generator replacements, fire alarm panel replacements at various City facilities,
and the restoration of operating supply funds in the Facilities Maintenance Division.
DISCUSSION:
During the FY2007 - 08 budget process, improvement package requests for the upgrade of: 1) elevator
controls and associated equipment; 2) replacement of fire alarm panels; 3) replacement of emergency
generators at various City facilities; and 4) funding for replacement and repair of capital equipment in T/PW
Facilities Maintenance division were unfunded. However, in lieu of unavailable funds in the General Fund,
$865,500 of the Capital Projects Reserve Fund was earmarked for Facilities Maintenance operating
supplies and projects.
Elevator controls and associated equipment will be replaced at the Public Safety Building. The fire alarm
panels will be replaced at the Public Safety Building and Southwest Regional Library. The emergency
generators will be replaced at Fire Station No. 18, Fire Station No. 19, Fire Station No. 20, Fire Station No.
21, and Fire Station No. 22. Funds for replacement and repair of capital equipment are customarily used for
programmed projects, as indicated within the department's established five-year replacement plan,
including but not limited to, replacement of water heaters, water lines, overhead doors and air handlers, as
well as replacement of lamps, ballasts and ceilings throughout the City's growing facilities.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
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attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the General Fund. The cash balance of the Capital Projects Reserve Fund after this
transfer will be $1,610,919. The fiscal year fund balance at this time is projected to be $837,663.
TO Fund/Account/Centers
1~ GC10 472040 013010001000 X865,500.00
1) GC10 538070 013010001000 $865.500.00
2 3) GG01 472010 0205002 $865,500.00
3) GG01 522030 0205002 $285,000.00
3) GG01 ,536010 0205002 $580,500.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2) GC10 535070 013010001000
GG01 522030 0205002
0001 536010 0205002
$865,500.00
$285.000.00
$580,500.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head: Robert Goode (7804)
Additional Information Contact: Glenn Balog (2028)
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