HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22496-11-2016 ORDINANCE NO.22496-11-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS IN THE
GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,712.00, FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE
TARRANT COUNTY 9-1-1 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS'
ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING EQUIPMENT THAT IS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE PROGRAM;
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 2016-2017 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$126,712.00, for the Fire Department, subject to receipt of
funds from the Tarrant County 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points' Assistance Reimbursement Program,
for the purpose of funding equipment that is eligible under the program.
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. 22393-09-2016 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Leann Guzman,Assistant City Attorney ary J. ,se Ci Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:November 8,2016
Ordinance No.22496-11-2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/8/2016 - Ordinance No. 22496-11-2016
DATE: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18876
LOG NAME: 3636TC911 PSAP REIMBURSEMENT FY17
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of the Fire Department's Share of Tarrant County 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering
Points'Assistance Reimbursement Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2017 in the Amount of$126,712.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of the Fire Department's share of Tarrant County 9-1-1 Public Safety
Answering Points'Assistance Reimbursement Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2017 in the amount of
$126,712.00 to be applied to reimburse the Fire Department's expenditures for reimbursement-eligible 9-
1-1 related training, equipment and other improvements; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$126,712.00.
DISCUSSION:
Tarrant County 9-1-1 (TC911) Public Safety Answering Points' Assistance Reimbursement Program
(PSAP) was initiated to help ensure emergency response communication units throughout the county are
provided up-to-date training, equipment and operating tools. To apply, a local jurisdiction must expend a
specified amount of funds in direct support of their emergency response communication units. These
expenses can be for supplies, training, equipment, or other items with direct linkages to emergency
response communication efforts. Once the threshold is met, the jurisdiction can receive a pro-rated
amount based on population. The City of Fort Worth's Fire Department has been receiving annual awards
since 2010.
Fire Department will use its reimbursement to pay for software, furniture, supplies, training and other
related items for the Communications Center. For Fiscal Year 2017, the Fire Department anticipates using
its reimbursement as follows:
Description Total
Replacement Chairs $ 329.00
New Security Gate for West Entrance $ 2,250.00
Office Supplies and Repair $ 271.69
ravel Expenses for CAD Training Conferences $ 3,734.56
Paging Notification Software $ 13,215.00
Spotfire Data Analysis Software Annual Maintenance and $ 79,000.35
Licenses
New Displays, Projector Screen, Mounts and Cables $ 27,911.08
Total $126,711.68
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This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the General Capital Projects Fund. The Fire Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of
funds due to the City.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6192)
Originating Department Head: Rudy Jackson (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher (6803)
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