HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23266-06-2018 Ordinance No. 23266-06-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO$75,000.000, SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT
OF THE GRANTS, FOR THE COMMUNITYACTION PARTNERS' RISING STARS YOUTH
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY; 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
Fund in the amount of$75,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grants, for the community action partners'
rising stars youth leadership academy.
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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
AP ROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
Paige eba a J. a yser
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 26, 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/26/2018 -.Ordinance_No, 232.66 6-20'18
DATE: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19312
LOG NAME: 19CAP-RISINGSTARS-2018
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Receipt of, if Awarded, Funds in an Amount Up to $75,000.00 from
Rainwater Foundation, the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, Ernst & Young, Wal-Mart Community
Foundation, Texas Health Resources, Fort Worth Independent School District, Crowley Independent
School District, Tarrant County College District and Other Organizations for the Community Action
Partners' Rising Stars Youth Leadership Academy and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize receipt of, if awarded, funds in the amount up to $75,000.00
from Rainwater Foundation, the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, Ernst& Young, Wal-Mart Community
Foundation, Texas Health Resources, Fort Worth Independent School District, Crowley Independent
School District, Tarrant County College District, and other organizations for the Community Action
Partners' Rising Stars Youth Leadership Academy; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$75,000.00, subject to receipt of the grants.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to ratify the applications to various foundations
to assist in funding the Neighborhood Services Department's Rising Stars Youth Leadership Academy
which is administered by the Community Action Partners Program. If awarded, the funds will be used to
offset the cost of registration fees, educational field trips, educational programs, certifications, supplies
and transportation for youth who are enrolled in the program. The amounts that will be requested are
$30,000.00 from Rainwater Foundation, $15,000.00 from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, $5,000.00
from Ernst &Young, $2,500.00 from Texas Health Resources, $1,000,00 from Amy Witherite, $1,500.00
from the Fort Worth Independent School District, $1,500.00 from Everman Independent School District,
$3,000.00 from Tarrant County College District, and various amounts from other organizations.
The goal of the program is to provide youth ages 13-18 exposure to businesses, agencies and civic
groups in order to gain a positive perspective on what their future can hold and make them more effective
citizens of our cities, county and country. It is,meant to increase educational competence, physical and
social development and increase life skills and character development. Topics that will be addressed are
public speaking, working in media, nutrition and fine dining etiquette, money management, setting and
achieving goals, fitness and wellness, dressing for success, peer pressure and bullying, dangers of drugs
and alcohol and attending college or secondary training.
These funds are designated solely for the support of the Rising Stars Leadership Academy and are not
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eligible for indirect costs.
The Rising Stars Youth Leadership Initiative participants are from 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 the approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the
grants and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. The Neighborhood Services Department will be
responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. This is an advance grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey Thagard (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sonia Singleton (5774)
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