HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22275-06-2016 ORDINANCE NO.22275-06-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$220,000.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
MOSQUITO SURVEILLANCE AND SUPPLEMENTAL LABORATORY
TESTING SERVICES;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
General Fund in the amount of$220,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding mosquito
surveillance and supplemental laboratory testing services.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Arthur Bashor,Assistant City Attorney a y T4 ity cretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 14,2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/14/2016 - Ordinance No. 22275-06-2016
DATE: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: C-27771
LOG NAME: 23UNTHSC MOSQUITO SURVEILLANCE 2016
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with the University of North Texas Health
Science Center for West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya Virus Mosquito Surveillance and Supplemental
Laboratory Testing Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $220,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement
with the University of North Texas Health Science Center to enhance the City's mosquito surveillance
effort to reduce the risk of human exposure to the West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya Viruses in the amount
not to exceed $220,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
Since 2009, the City has not had a mosquito surveillance program which systematically collected
mosquito samples in Fort Worth for further testing by Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH). Because of
budgetary reasons and the historic low risk to human exposure to viruses that cause West Nile Virus, Zika
and Chikungunya, the mosquito surveillance program was eliminated at that time. Tarrant County Public
Health has determined that Fort Worth, as well as all Tarrant County municipalities, should retain the
responsibilities for mosquito surveillance as well as mosquito spraying activities. Research found that this
is a typical model in Texas.
In 2012, during the West Nile Virus epidemic, Tarrant County Public Health reported a total of 81 human
cases and 4 deaths due to West Nile Virus (WNV) in Fort Worth. In the subsequent year the city
experienced a low virus activity, but in 2014 and 2015 WNV activity has reached an all-time high as
indicated by the following table:
Year 113ositive WNV Mosquito Samples iconfirmed WNV Human Cases
2012 1_6_ _ 81
2013 1 55_ 1 6
F20141 38 1
F20-151 127 �� 10
Source: Tarrant County Public Health and UNTHSC
Since 2013 increased mosquito surveillance through the City's partnership with the University of North
Texas Health Science Center (UNT-HSC) has undoubtedly increased the effectiveness of the City's citizen
response as Staff has been able to educate the community on how to prevent mosquito-borne diseases
as well as target the areas of high virus activity with public education, larvicide and targeted mosquito
spray missions. The purpose of this effort has been to reduce the risk of human exposure to mosquito
viruses. Moreover, heightened public concerns about emerging mosquito borne diseases such as Zika,
Chikungunya and Dengue are likely to increase, pushing the demand for a sustainable mosquito
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surveillance, supplemental testing and focused community outreach program.
The 2016 WNV Response Plan includes a partnership between the City and University of North Texas
Health Science Center at a cost not to exceed $220,000.00. It addresses the recognized weak points of
the lack of a sustainable mosquito surveillance program and enhances evidence-based WNV and other
mosquito borne disease responses. A summary of the scope of work that the University will provide is
highlighted below:
Mosquito Surveillance - (Trapping and Processing of Mosquitoes) The University partner will be
responsible for conducting mosquito surveillance activities and reporting the outcome of the activities to
the City on a weekly basis for proper response.
Mosquito Sample Data - (Analysis and Reporting) The University partner will be responsible for the
analysis and reporting of the mosquito sample results to the City for proper response.
Supplemental West Nile Virus Laboratory Testing -The City will continue the partnership with the
TCPH Laboratory (Lab). However, when lab samples reach a maximum submittal threshold, set by
Tarrant County Lab, the University partner will be responsible for providing supplemental WNV testing.
The City's contract with the UNT Health Science Center shall be for a term of one year, beginning upon
the date of its execution. In addition, the term may be extended for up to two additional one-year
terms. Renewal may be effected by notice in writing by the City Manager, or his designee, to the
contractor within 30 days of the expiration of the prior term. This action does not require specific City
Council approval, provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's
obligations during the renewal term.
M/WBE OFFICE: A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the
Department and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with M/WBE or BDE Ordinance, because
the purchase of goods and services is from source(s) where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are
negligible.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: The
University of North Texas Health Science Center.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation the Director of Finance
certifies that funds are available within existing appropriations in the General Fund for expenses
associated with this Agreement. Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds prior
to making purchases.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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Fund Department ccountl Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # Amount
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E101001 0239004 15330201 1 2016 $220,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Brandon Bennett (6345)
Ben Carson (6336)
Additional Information Contact: Elmer DePaula (7251)
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