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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF AN EXECUTED CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH
THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE OPERATION OF OZONE MONITORING
STATIONS THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2009; PROVIDING FOR A 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 2008-
2009 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $60,000 subject to receipt of an executed
contract amendment with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the purpose of
funding the operation of ozone monitoring stations through August 31, 2009.
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 incorporated into the ordinance of the municipal government of the City
of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2008, and ending September 30,
2009, 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appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Assistant ty Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 29, 2008
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Mayor and Council Communica#ion
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/29/2008 -Ord. No. 18206-07-2008
DATE: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
LOG NAME: 52TCEQ OZONE#1
REFERENCE NO.: **C-22946
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 35652 with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for the Operation of Ozone Monitoring Stations and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 35652 with the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) extending the contract time through August 31, 2009,
and increasing the not to exceed amount from $60,000.00 to $120,000.00;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grant
Fund in the amount of $60,000.00 in fiscal year 2008-2009, subject to receipt of an executed contract
amendment; and
3. Apply indirect cost at the rate of 21.48 percent in accordance with the terms of the interlocal agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Environmental Management operates and maintains three continuous air monitoring
stations for the TCEQ. One is located in the Keller, Texas, area, another is near Annetta, Texas, in Parker
County, and the third is located in the northwest corner of Tarrant County. All three stations are equipped
with an ozone monitor and a meteorological tower to monitor wind speed, wind direction, and temperature.
These monitors are part of the state initiative for Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and
Community Tracking of ozone air pollution in the Fort Worth/Dallas area.
The TCEQ provides all the air monitoring equipment, parts, and supplies for the proper operation of the air
monitoring stations, and is contracting with the City of Fort Worth for the operation and maintenance of
these monitoring stations. The City will be responsible for retrieving the sampling data, sending it for
analysis, and performing regular audit and maintenance activities on the equipment.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of grant funds,
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current operating budget,
as appropriated, of the Grant Fund. Funds will be reimbursed by grantor after expenditures are made. The
Environmental Management Department, Air Quality Section will be responsible for requesting
reimbursement of grant eligible expenditures.
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TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451543 052412207000 $60,000.00
2) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 052412207020 $60,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6183)
Originating_Department Head: Brian Boerner (6647)
Additional Information Contact: Michael Gange (6569)
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