HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23352-08-2018 Ordinance No. 23352-08-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $27,902.50 IN THE GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE TARRANT COUNTY 911 PSAP REIMBURSEMENT
PROJECT; 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 amount
of$27,902.50 in the General Capital Projects Fund, from available funds, for the Tarrant County 911 PSAP
Reimbursement project.
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 22928-09-2017 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
eann Guzman, Sr. sistant City Attorney Mary J.—Kay-?Ir
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 28, 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 01281201.8 Ordinance No,.23352
DATE: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19352
LOG NAME: 36TC911 PSAP REIMB 2018
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of the Fire Department's Share of the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District's 2018 Public
Safety Answering Points Assistance Program in the Amount of$27,902.50 and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of the Fire Department's share of the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District's 2018
Public Safety Answering Points Assistance Program in the amount of$27,902.50 to be applied to
reimburse the Fire Department's expenditures for reimbursement-eligible 9-1-1 related equipment
and other improvements; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$27,902.50.
DISCUSSION:
The Tarrant County 9-1-1 (TC911) District's Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Assistance Program
was initiated to help ensure emergency response communication units throughout the county are provided
up-to-date equipment, operating tools and training. To receive reimbursement, a PSAP must expend a
specified amount of funds in direct support of their emergency response communication units. Eligible
expenses include 9-1-1 related equipment, furniture, hardware, training, and other items with direct
linkages to emergency response communication efforts. The City of Fort Worth's Fire Department has
been receiving annual awards since 2010. For the 2018 PSAP Assistance Program, the Fire Department
anticipates using its reimbursement as follows:
Description Amount
Advanced CAD and Mobile Configuration Training $2,390.00
(1 staff member)
2018 International CAD Consortium (3 staff $5,520.00
members)
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JTritech Inform CAD Auto Dispatch Software 1$19,992.50
Total [$27,902-50
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 and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the General Capital Projects Fund. The Fire Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of
funds due to the City.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Kenneth Stevens (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher (6803)
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