HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22764-06-2017 Ordinance No. 22764-06-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $60,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT
OF THE GRANTS, FOR THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERS' RISING STARS YOUTH
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY; 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$60,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the Community Action Partners' Rising
Stars Youth Leadership Academy.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 13. 2017
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/13/2017 - Ordinance No. 22764-06-2017
DATE: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: "G-19021
LOG NAME: 19CAP-RISINGSTARS-2017
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, Funds in the Amount Up to $60,000.00 from the
Sid W. Richardson Foundation, United Way-Capital One, Wal-Mart Community Foundation, Texas Health
Resources, Fort Worth Independent School District, Crowley Independent School District, Tarrant County
College District, and Other Organizations for the Community Action Partners' Rising Stars Youth
Leadership Academy and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, funds in the amount up to $60,000.00 from
the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, United Way-Capital One, Wal-Mart Community Foundation, Texas
Health Resources, Fort Worth Independent School District, Crowley Independent School District, Tarrant
County College District, and other organizations for the Community Action Partners' Rising Stars Youth
Leadership Academy; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$60,000.00, subject to receipt of the grants.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize the application to various
foundations to assist in funding the Neighborhood Services Department's Rising Stars Youth Leadership
Academy which is administered by the Community Action Partners Program. If awarded, the funds will be
used to offset the cost of registration fees, educational field trips, educational programs, supplies and
transportation for youth who are enrolled in the program. The amounts that will be requested are
$10,000.00 from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, $5,000.00 from United Way-Capital One, $2,500.00
from Texas Health Resources, $5,000.00 from Wal-Mart Community Foundation, $1,500.00 from the Fort
Worth Independent School District, $750.00 from Crowley Independent School District, $3,000.00 from
Tarrant County College District, and various amounts from other organizations.
The goal of the program is to provide youth ages 13-18 exposure to businesses, agencies and civic
groups in order to gain a positive perspective on what their future can hold and make them more effective
citizens of our cities, county and country. It is meant to increase educational competence, physical and
social development and increase life skills and character development. Topics that will be addressed are
public speaking, working in media, nutrition and fine dining etiquette, money management, setting and
achieving goals, fitness and wellness, dressing for success, peer pressure and bullying, dangers of drugs
and alcohol and attending college or secondary training.
The Rising Stars Youth Leadership Initiative participants are from ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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This MSC does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon the approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the
grants and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The Neighborhood Services Department will be
responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. This is an advance grant.
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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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