HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22734-06-2017 ORDINANCE NO.22734-06-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF UP TO$215,000.00,SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT,FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORT WORTH
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN.; 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
Operating Other Fund in the amount of $215,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
funding Development of the Fort Worth Active Transportation Plan.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Doug Black, Sr.Assistant City Attorney Mary J.Kays ity Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 6,2017
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/6/2017 - Ordinance No. 22734-06-2017
DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28249
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SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Regional Transportation Council/North Central Texas Council of
Governments in an Amount Up to $250,000.00 for the Development of the Fort Worth Active
Transportation Plan, Authorize Related Interlocal Agreement in the Amount of$215,000.00, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council accept the grant award of$250,000.00, authorize the City
Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, in the
amount of$215,000.00, for the creation of an Active Transportation Plan, and adopt the attached
appropriation ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
On December 13, 2016, the City Council approved (Mayor and Council Communication (M&C G-18898)
authorizing $215,000.00 from the Future Community Partnerships fund for the creation of an Active
Transportation Plan for Fort Worth, in partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
On January 12, 2017, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approved $250,000.00 of RTC local
funds to support the City's $215,000.00 local cash contribution and $35,000.00 in in-kind contributions of
staff time, for a total amount of$500,000.00. On March 15, 2017, the North Central Texas Council of
Governments Executive Board approved a resolution authorizing an Agreement with the City for
development of the Active Transportation Plan.
The proposed Plan would update and integrate the City's Bike Fort Worth and Walk Fort Worth Plans and
create and integrate a Trails Master Plan, in coordination with the Master Thoroughfare Plan and The T's
Transit Master Plan, creating a comprehensive network plan that will provide for streamlined transitions
between transportation modes. The scope of work includes, public involvement, evaluation of existing
conditions, data collection and analysis, network analysis, recommended policies and programs, project
prioritization, implementation and funding strategies and performance measures. Creation of the Active
Transportation Plan will support implementation of the City's Complete Streets Policy, fulfill one of the Blue
Zones Project validation requirements for the built environment, and support the Age-Friendly Fort Worth
Action Plan. Staff will convene a technical advisory committee with representatives from pertinent City
departments, boards and commissions, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, Tarrant Regional Water
District, school districts, Tarrant County, TxDOT, Blue Zones Project Built Environment Committee and
other interested stakeholders to assist in this endeavor.
NCTCOG has agreed to administer the project and associated consultant contract in coordination with the
City, and anticipates issuing a Request for Qualifications in summer 2017 with a project schedule of 18
months.
This project impact is citywide. This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public
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institution of higher education: North Central Texas Council of Governments. The City match portion of
the expenditures, previously authorized, are from the General Capital Project Fund.
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 Operating Other Fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Randle Harwood (6101)
Additional Information Contact: Dana Burghdoff (8018)
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