HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18293-09-2008Ordinance No. 18293-09-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND UP TO $750,000.00 SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF A DISASTER RELIEF GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(FEMA) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE
TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE GUSTAV; 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 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund up to $750,000.00 subject to receipt of a disaster relief grant from
the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the
purpose of providing disaster relief assistance to the victims of Hurricane Gustav.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APP VED AS TO FO ND LEGALITY:
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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 16, 2008
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Mayor and Council Corr~rraurrication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/16/2008 -Ord. No. 18293-09-2008
DATE: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
LOG NAME: 13HURRICANE
REFERENCE NO.: G-16278
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Disaster Relief Grant from the Department of
Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Amount of $750,000.00;
Authorize an Inter-Fund Loan; Adopt Appropriation Ordinance; and Ratify Expenditures and
Contracts in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000.00 in Response to the Disaster Created by
Hurricane Gustav
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant from the Department of
Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $750,000.00 to provide
disaster relief assistance to the victims of Hurricane Gustav seeking refuge in the City of Fort Worth;
2. Authorize anon-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount
of $750,000.00 for interim financing of this grant project pending contract execution;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund up to $750,000.00, subject to receipt of the funds; and
4. Ratify expenditures and contracts related to the City's response to Hurricane Gustav in an amount not to
exceed $750,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
On August 28, 2008, Governor Perry issued a disaster declaration for Texas and asked for Federal
Emergency Assistance for Hurricane Gustav. On August 29, 2008, the Mayor signed a Declaration of Local
Disaster for the City of Fort Worth in order to assist evacuees. Prior to landfall, Louisiana and Texas
residents in the expected path of Hurricane Gustav were ordered to leave. Hurricane Gustav hit Louisiana
September 1, 2008, and the Federal,, Government declared the resulting devastation a national
disaster. The States of Texas and Louisiana requested that the City provide a variety of emergency
resources to assist the evacuees. On September 2, 2008, the City Council approved a Resolution for
Continuation of Local Disaster for the City of Fort Worth.
The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will
make funding available for disaster response and relief to Hurricane Gustav evacuees seeking refuge in
neighboring states and cities. The City provided assistance to these evacuees and is eligible to receive
reimbursement from FEMA for eligible costs and expenses relating to assisting them, including but not
limited to, costs and expenses for temporary shelter, security, medical support, food, water and other
logistical needs.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies upon award and receipt of the grant, approval of the above
recommendations, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, .funds will be available in the
Fiscal Year 2007-2008 operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451938 013446315000 $750.000.00 GG01 136076 0000000 $750,000.00
GR76 5XXXXX XXX446315010 $750,000.00
GR76 220001 000446315000 $750,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head: Lena Ellis (8517)
Additional Information Contact: Joe Komisarz (2662)
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