HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23202-05-2018 Ordinance No. 23202-05-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FROM WAL-MART STORES, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE
OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS FOR VARIOUS FIRE STATIONS; 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 2017-2018 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Other Fund in the amount of$10,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,
for the purchase of equipment and furnishings for various fire stations.
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. 22927-09-2017 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 TnO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETY
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i,Leann Guzman, Senior Assistant City Attorney Mafy J. Kay er
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May 8, 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL
ACTION: Approved on 5/8/2018 - Ordinance No. 23202-05-2018
DATE: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19275
LOG NAME: 36WALMARTGRANTS
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Fire Department to Apply for Multiple Grants from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., to be Used for the
Purchase of Equipment and/or Furnishings for Various Fire Stations, and if Awarded the Grant(s),
Authorize the Acceptance and Execution of a Grant Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., in the Estimated
Total Amount of up to $10,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Fire Department to apply for multiple grants from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., to be used for
the purchase of equipment and/or furnishings for various fire stations;
2. If awarded the grant(s), authorize the acceptance and execution of a grant agreement with Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc., in the estimated total amount of up to $10,000.00; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount of$10,000.00, subject to receipt of grants from the Walmart
Foundation.
DISCUSSION:
As part of Wal-Mart's Community Grant Program, community organizations located within the service
areas for Wal-Mart stores may apply for grants ranging from a minimum of$250 to the maximum grant of
$2,500. The Fire Department has received several of these grants in the past and would like to apply for
grants during the 2018 Fiscal Year to be utilized to fund the purchase of equipment and/or furnishings for
various fire stations.
These funds will be available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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, receipt of the grant
award, and receipt of the grant funds, appropriations will be made available in the Grants Operating Other
Fund commensurate with the award. These are advance grants.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6192)
Originating Department Head: Patrick Vasquez (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher (6803)
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