HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17937-01-2008Ordinance No. 17937-01-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIl'TS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL GIFTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,645 FROM AVAILABLE
FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING SAID FUND TO THE GENERAL
FUND; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAI~IG THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY TIC 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 Special
Gifts Fund in the amount of $25,645 from available funds for the purpose of transferring said fund to the
General Fund.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 8, 2008
~i O~ ~®l'f` ®t'f'fl, ~E'afs~S
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/8/2008 -Ord. No. 17937-01-2008 & 17938-01-2008
DATE: Tuesday, January O8, 2008
LOG NAME: 36DONATION3
REFERENCE NO.: **G-16009
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation of $25,645 to the Fire Department, Authorize
Purchase of Equipment for Various Fire Stations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a monetary donation in the amount of $25,645 from an anonymous
donor;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Gifts Fund by $25,645 from available funds;
3. Authorize the transfer of $25,645 from the Special Gift Fund to the General Fund;
4. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund by $25,645 from available funds; and
5. Authorize the purchase of various equipment as specified in the grant disbursement guidelines.
DISCUSSION:
A charitable foundation that wishes to remain anonymous has generously donated $25,645 to the Fire
Department to fund equipment needs. The donated funds will be used to purchase equipment for use at
various Fire Stations as designated in the guidelines for disbursement of the grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached supplemental appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current operation budget, as
appropriated, of the General Fund.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
FE88 488100 036036011000
FE88 538070 036036011000
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
$25.645.00 FE88 538070 036036011000
$25.645.00 GG01 524010 0368020
$25,645.00
X25.645.00
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0001 472088 0368020 $25.645.00
GG01 524010 0368020 $25.645.00
Submitted for City IVlanager's Office b~ Joe Paniagua (6575)
Originating Department Head: Rudy Jackson (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Rudy Jackson (6801)
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