HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19681-05-2011Ordinance No. 19681-05-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 AND DECREASING THE
UNAUDITED, UNRESERVED, UNDESIGNATED GENERAL FUND BALANCE BY THE
SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE REQUIRED DOWN
PAYMENT ON THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
LOCATED AT 501 WEST FELIX STREET AS THE PROPOSED SITE FOR A NEW
PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY; 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
General Fund in the amount of $1,000,000.00, and decreasing the unaudited, unreserved, undesignated
General Fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of funding the required down payment on the
purchase of property from the federal government located at 501 West Felix Street as the proposed site for
a new public safety training facility.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: MaylQ 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/10/2011 -Ordinance Nos. 19681-05-2011.
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DATE: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: L-15179
LOG NAME: 06GSA DOWN PAYMENT
SUBJECT:
Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the General Fund in the Amount
of $1,000,000.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated General Fund Balance by
the Same Amount and Authorize Payment of Up to $1,000,000.00 for Required Down Payment on the
Purchase of Property from the Federal Government Located at 501 West Felix Street as the Proposed Site
for a New Public Safety Training Facility and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance in the General Fund in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 and decreasing the unaudited, unreserved, undesignated General Fund Balance by the
same amount; and
2. Authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for required down payment on the
purchase of 75 acres of property at 501 West Felix Street for development of and use as a new public
safety training facility.
DISCUSSION:
The current public safety training center located at 1000 Calvert Street was developed over the past 50
years to train the City's police and fire personnel. Due to its age, limited capacity and functionality, and the
bypass channel associated with the Trinity River Vision project, it has become necessary to replace the
current facility. After an in-depth analysis of potential locations, staff has determined that the most
appropriate location is the Federal Depot property located just south of Felix and east of Hemphill in south
central Fort Worth. This location has numerous benefits including good freeway access, central location,
proximity to current city facilities and existing zoning and infrastructure.
The Federal Government, through the General Services Administration (GSA), recently placed 75 acres of
property up for auction within the portion of the Federal Depot area that was previously identified by staff
as being most appropriate for development of the public safety training facility. The auction began on
March 10, 2011 and is being held via the Internet.
In order to bid, a $150,000.00 refundable deposit was required, which was authorized by City Council on
May 3, 2011 (M&C G-17266). In the event the City is the highest bidder, the City may be required to
provide a down payment. Failure to provide these funds will result in a default and forfeiture of the
registration deposit. Once the land is fully acquired, the City will conduct a Request for Qualifications
process for the design and construction of the new public safety training facility.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
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The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon the approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be
available in the current capital budgets, as appropriated, of the General Fund. Upon approval, the
unaudited, unreserved, undesignated fund balances of the General Fund will exceed the minimum
reserves as specified in the Financial Management Policy Statements.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1) GG01 541100 0901100 $1,000,000.00 ~ GG01 541100 0901100 $1,000,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office bX: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Randle Harwood (6101)
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher (2446)
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