HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18340-10-2008Ordinance No. 18340-10-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE LAKE WORTH VISION WORKSHOP;
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 2008-
2009 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 for the purpose of funding the Lake
Worth Vision Workshop.
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. 18283 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant ity Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 28 2008
Ci~jr ®f F®rt ~r~h, 1"exas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/28/2008 -Ord. No. 18340-10-2008
DATE: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
LOG NAME: 06LAKEWORTHWKSP
REFERENCE NO.: ~*G-16327
SUBJECT:
Authorize Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $50,000.00 from the Lake Worth Trust Fund to the
General Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Fund the Lake Worth Vision Workshop
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Increase estimated receipts and appropriations in the Lake Worth Trust Fund for $50,000.00;
2. Authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Lake Worth Trust Fund to the General Fund for the Lake
Worth Vision Workshop; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and supplemental
appropriations for $50,000.00 in the General Fund for the Lake Worth Vision Workshop. The transferred
funds will be used to compensate the five consultants, to fund copies of the final report and miscellaneous
items related to the workshop.
DISCUSSION:
The Planning and Development Department is organizing a Lake Worth Vision Workshop scheduled for
November 17 through 19, 2008, that will include afive-member consultant panel with expertise in master
planning, waterfront development, sustainable design, watershed management/restoration, and
conservation planning. The consultant panel will work with a broad range of Lake Worth stakeholders and
City staff to determine a shared vision for the future of Lake Worth. The primary focus of the workshop will
be to seek input from stakeholders and to engage the expertise of the consultant panel to describe and
depict the most appropriate future land use plan, development pattern and forms, and recreational uses and
facilities on and around Lake Worth. The consultant panel will present their recommendations at a
community meeting at the conclusion of the workshop, and a final report will be prepared summarizing the
work of the consultant panel and a recommended vision for Lake Worth.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances funds will be available in the Planning and
Development Department operating budget.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
3) GG01 531200 0065060 $25,000.00 1) FE70 442302 030001902000 $50.000.00
3) GG01 533040 0065060 5 000.00 1 & 2) FE70 538070 030001902000 $50,000.00
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3) GG01 539120 0065060 $20,000.00 31 GG01 531200 0065060 $25,000.00
2 & 3) GG01 472070 0065060 $50.000.00 3) GG01 533040 0065060 5 000.00
3) GG01 539120 0065060 $20.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6140)
Originating Department Head: Susan Alanis (8042)
Additional Information Contact: Becky Pils (7645)
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