HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22719-05-2017 ORDINANCE NO. 22719-05-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $952,000.00,
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF GRANT AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS,FOR THE 2017
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM, A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM
SPONSORED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO
PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO CHILDREN WHEN SCHOOLS ARE NOT IN
SESSION; 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 Grants
Fund in the amount of$952,000.00, subject to approval of grant and receipt of funds, for the 2017 Summer
Food Service Program,a federally funded program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture
to provide nutritious meals to children when schools are not in session.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Page Mebane, sist t City ttorney Mary J. K ' ity 4�ecretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May 16.2017
Ordinance No.22719-05-2017
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/16/2017 - Orcinance No. 22719-05-2017
DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19007
LOG NAME: 19SFSP2017
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture
in an Amount Up to $950,000.00 for the 2017 Summer Food Service Program, a Federally Funded
Program Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to Provide Nutritious Meals to Children
When Schools are Not in Session, Authorize Related Contracts, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and
Waive Indirect Costs (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the Texas Department of
Agriculture in an amount up to $950,000.00 for the 2017 Summer Food Service Program;
2. Authorize the execution of related contracts, including any amendments, renewals and extensions in
accordance with City and Texas Department of Agriculture policies and regulations for the grants funds for
the 2017 program year;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$950,000.00, plus an additional $2,000.00 in earned interest attributable to
funds received, subject to receipt of the grant; and
4. Waive indirect costs in the amount of$13,200.00.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize a grant application to the
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)to underwrite the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which
provides nutritious breakfasts, lunches and snacks that are prepared and delivered by a private vendor to
youths 18 years of age and younger. Since 1969, the City has sponsored the SFSP. No matching funds
are required. It is projected that 350,000 meals and snacks will be served during the period from June
through August.
The TDA requires that each lunch meal includes servings of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and
bread, healthful meat portions and low fat milk. Snacks provided consist of whole grain products and 100
percent fruit juice.
The Community Services Division of the Neighborhood Services Department will administer the SFSP,
according to guidelines established by the TDA and the United States Department of Agriculture. The
program requires daily monitoring of serving sites, which are schools, community centers, vacation bible
schools and apartment complexes with low-income meal programs. Therefore, 10 temporary employees,
all grant funded, will be added to aid in the monitoring and implementation of the program.
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The TDA has become the administering State agency for the National School Lunch Program, School
Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Special Milk
Program in all participating public, private and residential facilities in Texas. On April 13, 2010, (M&C C-
24178) the City Council approved entering into a standard Permanent Agreement with TDA for
participation in these programs. This contract will be valid until terminated. However, the City will still
need to make an annual application to receive grant funds, and Staff will continue to bring forward M&Cs
to receive the City Council's authorization to continue this program.
A waiver by the City of indirect costs will maximize program benefits. SFSP provides for a 0.5 full-time
position and 10 temporary staff positions with estimated direct salaries of$80,000.00. The addition of
indirect costs would result in the reduction of staff and services. The estimated indirect costs that are
being asked to be waived is $13,200.00.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
(Texas Department of Agriculture).
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 operating budget, as appropriated,
of the Grants Fund. This is a fee-for-service grant.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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Fund, Department ccountl Project Program ctivityi Budget Reference # moun
ID ID Year (Chartfield 2
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Fundi Department ccoun Project {Program ctivity Budget Reference # moun
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey Thagard (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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