HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22862-09-2017 Ordinance No. 22862-09-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
RESPONSE TO THE DISASTER CREATED BY HURRICANE HARVEY; 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 Federal Fund in the amount of$1,000,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
funding the response to the disaster created by hurricane Harvey.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APP OVED A FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
ea n Guzman, Senio Assistant City Attorney Mary J.
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 12,2017
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9112/2017 Ordinat)ce No-22862-09 2017.
DATE: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19092
LOG NAME: 362017 DISASTER ASSISTANCE HURRICANE HARVEY
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for Reimbursement of Disaster Assistance Expenditures Related to Hurricane Harvey
from All Appropriate Federal, State, and Local Government Sources and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Providing Interim Funding in the Amount of$1,000,000.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize application for reimbursement of disaster assistance expenditures related to Hurricane
Harvey from all appropriate federal, state, and local governmental sources; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations to create
interim funding in the Grants Fund in the amount of$1,000,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
In preparation for the expected influx of evacuees from coastal areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey, the
City of Fort Worth, at the request of the State of Texas, prepared to provide emergency sheltering and
other services to deal with the humanitarian needs associated with the expected hurricane-related
evacuations. Various City of Fort Worth departments were and are involved in the effort providing food,
water, shelter, and other necessities. Expenditures are eventually expected to include personnel
(overtime), supplies, and contractual expenses.
In addition, employees from the Fire Department, Police Department, Transportation and Public Works
Department, Code Compliance Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and other City
departments are deployed or are expected to be deployed to other jurisdictions, requiring various types of
support, including meals, equipment, supplies, staging, and housing.
This appropriation for interim funding in the amount of$1,000,000.00 will allow expenses to be isolated
and accumulated for future reimbursement. Any expenses incurred by not reimbursed by other
governmental sources will be returned to its original fund in the Fiscal Year open when that determination
is made.
ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS are affected and included.
This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, the attached
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appropriation ordinance will be completed and funds will be available in the operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Grants Fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Rudy Jackson (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Maribel Martinez (6173)
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