HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18253-09-2008Ordinance No. 18253-09-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AVIATION IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING
SAID FUNDS TO THE AIRPORT GRANTS FUND; 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 2007-
2008 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Aviation Improvements Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $50,000 for the
purpose transferring said funds to the Airport Grants Fund.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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ssistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 9, 2008
Cif ®f ®r~ ~/®r~h, T'exas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/9/2008 -Ord. No. 18253-09-2008 & 18254-09-2008
DATE: Tuesday, September 09, 2008
LOG NAME: 55MEACHAMRAMP09 REFERENCE NO.: **G-16268
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant for Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division in the Amount of
$100,000.00, Including the City's Match, Authorize Transfer of Funds for City's Grant Match and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project (RAMP) Grant for Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division in
an amount up to $50,000.00;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations by
$50,000.00 in the Aviation Improvements Capital Projects Fund;
3. Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Aviation Improvements Capital Projects Fund to the Airport
Grants Fund for the City's match; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations by
$100,000.00 in the Airport Grants Fund, contingent upon the receipt of the grant from TxDOT.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth has received a grant offer from TxDOT to provide needed routine maintenance items
at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport with a total project eligibility amount of $100,000.00. The
City's share of the grant match funds will be 50 percent of the eligible project costs, or $50,000.00
whichever is less. The proposed project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport will consist of airport
maintenance such as, but not limited to, pavement crack sealing, replacement lighting for airside lighting
fixtures and approach aids, and installation of fencing and gates, and other incidental items as approved by
the State.
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget
appropriated, of the Airport Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
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GR14 451942 055302311000
GR14 472024 055302311000
G R14 539120 055302311010
GC24 446300 055240439010
GC24 538070 055240439010
$50.000.00 GC24 538070 055240439010
$50.000.00
$100.000.00
$50.000.00
$50,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Tom Higgins (6266)
Originating Department Head: Kent Penney (5403)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (5406)
$50,000.00
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