HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18326-09-2008Ordinance No. 18326-09-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,300.00,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE PURCHASE OF ONE LOW EMISSION
VEHICLE; 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 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $32,300.00, for the purpose of funding the
purchase of one low emission vehicle.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Assistan City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 30. 2008
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/30/2008 -Ord. No. 18326-09-2008
DATE: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
LOG NAME: 21TCEQESD REFERENCE NO.: C-23106
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Texas Emissions Reduction Program Grant Agreement with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for Reimbursement for the Purchase of One Low Emission
Vehicle in an Amount Not to Exceed $32,300.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality in the amount of $2,947.00 for the purchase of one low emission vehicle;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept an amount not to exceed $2,947.00 in state funds passed through
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the reimbursement of the purchase of one low
emission vehicle;
3. Authorize the transfer of $29,353.00 from Equipment Services Fund to the Grants Fund for the City's 90
percent match of the purchase;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $32,300.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area is categorized as anon-attainment area for ozone. As such, the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 require the area to show control strategies that will reduce emissions.
On April 4, 2006, the City Council adopted the Clean Fleet Vehicle Resolution (Resolution No. 3334-04-
2006) that outlined the acquisition, operation and maintenance standards for the City of Fort Worth's
fleet. On February 5, 2008, the Equipment Services Department attended a presentation by Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on the 2008 Texas Emissions Reduction Program Grant
(TERP). During this presentation, it was evident that the restrictions imposed by the grant were not
conducive to the City of Fort Worth's current replacement practices. A response was generated to inquiries
from the Mayor's office and the City Manager's office, concerning the issues that were imposed by the
grant. On April 10, 2008, the City of Fort Worth submitted one activity and has since been approved. There
were a total of 11 municipalities that applied for funding through the grant and 10 were approved. The
number of activities submitted by municipalities accounted for 2.24 percent of the total activities submitted,
but less than one half of one percent of the funds were allocated for municipalities.
The cost associated with purchasing this vehicle, less the estimated salvage value is $30,005.00. Funding
for the replacement of this vehicle is included with the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009 budget. Based on
the TCEQ Program guidelines, the City is eligible to be reimbursed for less than 10 percent of that cost, or
$2,947.00. This vehicle will be purchased using funds from the established grant fund that will be comprised
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of 10 percent appropriation based on funds awarded through the grant and 90 percent of funds transferred
from the Equipment Services Department. Reimbursement is contingent upon the vehicle being disposed in
accordance with guidelines established in the agreement. Current guidelines indicate that the engine and/or
vehicle must be destroyed or rendered inoperative, and documentation must be provided. No other
alternate methods of disposal have been approved by TCEQ.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
award of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. Funds will be reimbursed by the grantor after
expenditures are made.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GR76 451543 052412348000 2 947.00 PI61 538070 0212030 $29.353.00
GR76 472061 052412318000 $29,353.00
GR76 5(MULTIP~E) 052412318010 $32.300.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Joe Paniagua (6191)
Originating Department Head: Wayne Corum (392-5118)
Additional Information Contact: Don Walker (392-5105)
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