HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22443-09-2016 Ordinance No. 22443-09-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF$ 1,536,234.85 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT
OF THE GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA), FOR DISASTER RECOVERY
EXPENSES; 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
Grants Fund in the amount of $1,536,234.85 subject to receipt of the grant from the Department of
Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)for disaster recovery expenses.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
sistant City Attorne ' Alary J
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 27, 2016
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/27/2016 - Ordinance No. 22443-09-2016
DATE: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18837
LOG NAME: 362015 FLOODS REIMBURSEMENT GRANT
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of a Disaster Recovery Grant from the Department of
Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Amount of$1,536,234.85 for the
Response to the Diaster Created During the Floods from May 2, 2015 and June 22, 2015 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize acceptance of a Disaster Recovery Grant from the Department
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of$1,536,234.85 to be
applied to reimburse the City's response to the disaster created during the floods of May 2, 2015 to June
22, 2015; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$1,536,234.85, subject to receipt of the funds.
DISCUSSION:
On June 11, 2015, Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for Tarrant County due to the
flooding and severe weather that affected the area from May 4, 2015 through June 22, 2015. During the
floods, which affected City facilities, several departments incurred damages and executed emergency
measures to assist citizens. City departments applied for Public Assistance and submitted projects that
included categories such as emergency protective measures, debris removal, water control facilities,
utilities and parks & recreation facilities. After several months of undergoing an eligibility process, the City
of Fort Worth will receive reimbursement from FEMA for cost and expenses related to the floods in the
amount of$1,536,234.85.
Estimated Ex enditures I Amount
Police Department Emergency Measures 4,029.41
Boom Crane Truck $$ 12,594.39
Water Field Operations–Sewer Pipe Repairs $666,877.97
Nature Center Boardwalk and Cameras $18,919.59
Butler/McClure Drainage Channel 115,320.00
Cross Timbers Trail–Trail Restoration $11,986.29
illage Creek Water Reclamation Facility–Permanent Repairs and Debris Disposal 230,667.86
Rockwood Golf Couse–Fairway No.5 and No.6 plus fence 6,211.82
illage Creek Water Reclamation Facility and Forestry $(— 24,851.63
Butler-McClure Drainage Channel $ 48,609.00
illage Creek Water Reclamation Facility–Electrical Power and Chemical Consumption Costs 287,004.72
[Accelerated Debris Removal and Straight-Time 49,290.97
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lEmergency Protective Measures Storm Water � 59,871 20
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This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon award and receipt of the grant amendment for reimbursement
and approval of the above recommendations, the attached appropriation ordinance will be completed and
funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants
Fund.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6199)
Originating Department Read: Rudy Jackson (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Juan Ortiz (6173)
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