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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE PARK DEDICATION FEES FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $192,339.00 FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OFFSETTING THE OPERATION AND
OVERSIGHT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGEMENT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
AND COMMUNITY PARK DEDICATION POLICY; 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 Park
Dedication Fees Fund in the amount of$192,339.00 from available funds, for the purpose of offsetting the
operation and oversight costs associated with management of the Neighborhood and Community Park
Dedication Policy.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
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ADO�AND EFFECTIVE: September 27, 2016
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/27/2016 - Ordinance No. 22444-09-2016
DATE: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18838
LOG NAME: 8080PARK DEDICATION ADM COSTS FY16
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Park Dedication
Fees Fund in the Amount of$192,339.00 from Available Funds and Authorize Transfer from the Park
Dedication Fees Fund to the General Fund to Offset Operation and Oversight Costs of Neighborhood and
Community Park Dedication Policy (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Park Dedication Fees Fund in the amount of$192,339.00 from available funds; and
2. Authorize the transfer in the amount of$192,339.00 from the Park Dedication Fees Fund to the
General Fund to offset operation and oversight costs associated with management of the Neighborhood
and Community Park Dedication Policy.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the transfer of funds from
the Park Dedication Fees Fund to the General Fund to offset the costs related to the management of the
Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy (Policy). The revenue included in this M&C from the
Park Dedication Fees Fund was included in the Fiscal Year 2016 appropriation ordinance that was
adopted by the City Council on September 15, 2015.
The Policy ensures the provision of adequate park and recreational areas with needed facilities in the form
of neighborhood and community parks to serve population increases resulting from the addition of new
residential units in the City. Park development fees that are paid by the developer in lieu of making land
dedications are placed in an interest bearing account and are used to achieve the Policy's objectives.
Beginning with the Fiscal Year 2010 adopted budget, costs for program oversight and operation were
eliminated from the General Fund. Correspondingly, these costs were identified for payment from interest
income earned on the policy fees collected. Expenses associated with the operation and management of
the program include salary and benefits of the Park and Recreation Department employees that run the
program.
This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the Park Dedication Fees Fund and upon
approval of the above recommendations, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will
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be transferred to the operating budget of the General Fund.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office-NL Office-N Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: David Creek (5744)
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