HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19538-02-2011Ordinance No.19538-02-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,947.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A
GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT
IMPROVEMENTS; 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
Grants Fund in the amount of $31,947.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation for the purpose of funding the Safe Routes to School project improvements.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPRO D A FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 8, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2!8/2011 -Ordinance No. 19538-02-2011 and Resolution
No. 3965-02-2011
DATE: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: `"G-17195
LOG NAME: 20REVISED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL KISD
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Revised Awarded Grant Amount of $366,947.00 with the Texas Department of
Transportation for Preliminary Engineering and Construction of Safe Routes to School Project
Improvements, in the Keller School District, Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance, and Adopt
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement in the Amount of
$366,947.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the execution of a Local
Project Advance Funding Agreement in the amount of $366,947.00 with the Texas Department of
Transportation for preliminary engineering and construction of safe routes to school project improvements
in the Keller School District; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant Fund by $31,947.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued the Call-for-Projects for the Safe Routes to
School (SRTS) Program with an application deadline of November 30, 2009. These are 100-percent
federally funded cost reimbursement programs for projects within TxDOT approved plans only.
City staff worked in a joint effort with Keller Independent School District staff to develop three SRTS plans
and the plans were approved by TxDOT at the state level. The SRTS plans are for Park Glen Elementary,
Parkwood Hill Intermediate, and Hillwood Middle School, all within the Keller ISD.
On November 10, 2009, the City Council approved (M&C G-16758) to authorize the City Manager to apply
for a grant and appropriate funds in the amount of $335,000.00 for the SRTS Program. The City of Fort
Worth was successful and the final amount awarded was $366,947.00, with an additional amount of
$31,947.00, which includes direct state costs and a construction contingency. The SRTS project includes
the following improvements:
. Park Vista Boulevard (North Tarrant Parkway to Basswood Boulevard) -Restriping lanes to
accommodate a bike route on both east and west sides and includes two vehicle speed feedback
signs
. Parkwood Hill Boulevard (North Tarrant Parkway to Basswood Boulevard) -Restriping lanes to
accommodate a bike lane on both east and west sides
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. Redwood Trail (Park Vista Boulevard to Parkwood Hill Boulevard) - Restriping lanes to
accommodate a bike lane on both north and south sides
. Park Vista Boulevard -Constructing three refuge medians to improve the safety of intersection
crossings at Ash River Road, Redwood Trail, and Glen Canyon Road.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 4.
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 current capital budget,
as appropriated of the Grant Capital Projects Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
1) GR74 451942 020302423000
2) GR74 541200 020302423010
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office bx:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
$31,947.00
$31,947.00
Fernando Costa (6122)
William Verkest (7801)
Jim Walker (8009)
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Safe Routes to School
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