HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19537-02-2011Ordinance No.19537-02-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE CABLE FACILITIES EXPENDITURE SECTION OF THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND
IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00, FROM AVAILABLE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND
GOVERNMENTAL (PEG) FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING CERTAIN
CAPITAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY'S CABLE ACCESS FACILITIES;
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 2010-2011 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Cable Facilities Expenditure section of the Special Trust Fund in the amount of $50,000.00, from available
Public Education and Governmental (PEG) funds, for the purpose of funding certain capital costs associated
with the City's cable access facilities.
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.19355 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: Februarv 8, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: **G-17192
LOG NAME: 02CABLE OFFICE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS JANUARY 2011
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $50,000.00 from the Cable Communication Office's Public
Education and Govemmental Funds to Fund Capital Expenses Related to City Cable Facilities
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to adopt the attached appropriation
ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of
$50,000.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding certain capital expenses related to the City's
cable facilities.
DISCUSSION:
The City's Cable Communication Office provides citizens with direct access to City government meetings
and programming about City services and other areas of public interest. This programming is produced by
the City's Cable Communication Office's professional staff and is provided from the City's cable
communications facilities.
In accordance with Texas Utilities Code, Chapter 66, the City receives a monthly Public, Education and
Governmental (PEG) fee from cable television subscribers. These revenues are restricted under federal
regulations and can only be used for capital expenses associated with the City's PEG programming
facilities.
Adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance will allow the Cable Communication Office to cover the
minor capital costs associated with the City's PEG programming facilities that are anticipated to occur
during the remainder of the current fiscal year. The City's purchasing policy will continue to be followed
and any costs in excess of $3,000.00 will be sent through the Purchasing Division for competitive bidding.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the cun'ent capital budget,
as appropriated, of the Special Trust Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE72 531160 002500100000
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office byL
Originating Department Head:
Charles Daniels (6199)
Jason Lamers (6248)
Additional Information Contact:
Jason Lamers (6248)
$50.000.00
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