HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18258-09-2008Ordinance No. 18258-09-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A
GRANT FROM THE STATEWIDE TOBACCO EDUCATION AND PREVENTION GRANT
FROM THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS; 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, there
shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$30,000.00 subject to receipt of a grant from the Statewide Tobacco Education and Prevention Grant from
the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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A sistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 9, 2008
Aty of ® ®rth, 7"exas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/9/2008 -Ord. No. 18258-09-2008
DATE: Tuesday, September 09, 2008
LOG NAME: 35TOBA0002009
REFERENCE NO.: ~*C-23025
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Application for and Acceptance of $30,000.00 in Grant Funds from the Statewide
Tobacco Education and Prevention Grant, Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with
the State of Texas and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a Statewide Tobacco Education and Prevention
Grant from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in the amount of $30,000.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the State of Texas to receive grant funds; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant Fund by $30,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
Every year the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts awards the Fort Worth Police Department funding to
participate in the Statewide Tobacco Education and Prevention Program. Grant funds of $30,000.00 are
available for one year starting in September 2008 to fund officers' overtime, associated fringe benefits, and
buy spending money for purchases associated with sting operations and to conduct retailer education,
inspections and covert minor buys. The goal of the program is to discourage retailers from selling tobacco
products to minors. Indirect costs are not allowed under this grant.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance and receipt of the grant, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GR76 451915 035443308000 $30,000.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035443308010 $30,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Joe Paniagua (6575)
Originating Department Head: Pat Kneblick (4213)
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane (4243)
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