HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18191-07-2008Ordinance No. 18191-07-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,400
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR USE AT VARIOUS FIRE STATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2007-
2008 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $32,400 from available funds for the purpose of
funding the purchase of equipment for use at various fire stations.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
A~P/PROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 22, 2008
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Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/22/2008 -Ord. No. 18190-07-2008 & 18191-07-2008
DATE: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
LOG NAME: 36DONATION4
REFERENCE NO.: G-16210
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation of $32,400.00 to the Fire Department, Authorize
Purchase of Equipment for Various Fire Stations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a monetary donation in the amount of $32,400.00 from an
anonymous donor;
2. Authorize the transfer of $32,400.00 from the Special Gift Fund to the General Fund;
3. Authorize the purchase of various equipment as specified in the grant disbursement guidelines;
4. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund by $32,400.00 from available funds; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Gifts Fund by $32,400.00 from available funds.
DISCUSSION:
A charitable foundation that wishes to remain anonymous has generously donated $32,400.00 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.
The Department has been the recipient of these types of funds in the past and has used the funds to
purchase items such as water-proof drysuits, gloves and hoods; helmet heat lamps; a Holmatro 3005 Mini
Cutter with Core Technology Couplers, which allows expedited patient extrication; eight Scott Epic Voice
Amplifiers to replace ten year old technology; Foxfury Performance Series Helmet Lights to allow hands-
free operations during night searches and rope operations; a Denver or TNT tool which allows firefighters to
gain forcible entry into buildings, automobiles, etc., during emergency situations.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the General Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE88 538070 036036011000 $32.400.00 FE88 538070 036036011000 $32.400.00
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GG01 472088 0368020 $32,400.00 GG01 524010 0368020 $32,400.00
FE88 488100 036036011000
0001 524010 0368020
$32.400.00
$32.400.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Joe Paniagua (6575)
Originating Department Head: Rudy Jackson (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Rudy Jackson (6801)
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