HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23388-09-2018 Ordinance No.23388-09-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FEDERAL OPERATING FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $386,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE OPERATION OF
LOCAL AIR POLLUTION MONITORS; 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
Federal Operating Fund in the amount of $386,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of
funding support of the operation of local air pollution monitors.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
AssistWit City Attorney Mary J. Ka
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 18, 2018
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/18/2018 - Ordinance No. 23388-09-2018
DATE: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **C-28852
LOG NAME: 23TCEQ FY2019 WHOLE AIR MONITORING CONTRACT
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance and Execution of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in the Amount of$386,000.00 for the Operation of Local
Air Pollution Monitors for a 12 month period, Apply Indirect Costs at Approved Percentage Rate and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance and execution of the cooperative reimbursement contract (TCEQ contract #
582-19-90031) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in an amount not to exceed
$386,000.00.
2. Apply the indirect cost rate of 12.66 percent in accordance with the terms of the Cooperative
Reimbursement Contract.
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund (21001) in an amount not to exceed $386,000.00 after receipt of all grant
funds.
DISCUSSION:
Since the inception of this monitoring program, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
has contracted with the City of Fort Worth for operation and maintenance of air monitoring equipment. The
city will be required to operate local air pollution monitors to include retrieving sampling filters and data;
sending filters and data for analysis; and performing audit and maintenance activities on the equipment
under the terms of the contract.
The contract period will be September 1, 2018, through August 31, 2019, with a not to exceed amount of
$386, 000.00 for reimbursement of expenses to the City with the option to renew the initial contract for
three additional 12 month periods upon written consent of both parties by future amendment.
There is no local match requirement for this grant.
An indirect cost rate of 12.66 percent will be applied in accordance with the terms of the cooperative
reimbursement contract.
The equipment that is operated and maintained is located throughout the city. Therefore, this contract will
serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
(Texas Commission on Environmental Quality).
FISCAL INFORMATION I 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 Operating Grants fund. Funds will be on a
reimbursement basis from the Grantor after receipt of expenses as outlined in the executed contract.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington (6199)
Originating Department Head: Brandon Bennett (6345)
Additional Information Contact: Cody Whittenburg (5455)
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