HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23480-12-2018Ordinance No. 23480-12-2018
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $625,000.00, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, AS PART OF THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
(AFG) PROGRAM; 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 2018-2019 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $625,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, as part of the Assistance
to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.
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 orjudgment 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 23392-09-2018 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Leann Guzman
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Adopted & Effective: December 4, 2018
CITY SECRETARY
Mary J. 1<60)4� 0
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION.: Approved :on:1:2/412040-
DATE: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19428
LOG NAME: 36FY2017 AFG OPERATIONS AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Department of Homeland Security -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Under the Fiscal Year 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program - Operations and Safety Grant, in the Amount of Up to $568,182.00, Authorize Acceptance of
$56,818.00 in Matching Funds from the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority / Emergency Physicians Advisory
Board Special Account, Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $56,818.00, as Required, for the City's Cost
Match from the Special Donations Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund, Authorize Transfer of
Certain Funds and Eligible Grant Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Department of Homeland Security
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Under the Fiscal Year 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program - Operations and Safety Grant, in the Amount of Up to $568,182.00;
2. Authorize Acceptance of $56,818.00 in matching funds from the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority /
Emergency Physicians Advisory Board Special Account;
3. Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $56,818.00, as Required, for the City's Cost Match from the
Special Donations Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund;
4. Authorize Transfer of Certain Funds and Eligible Grant Costs; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $625,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the
Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency provides Fire
Operations and Safety Grants as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. These
grants are intended to support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and
related hazards. The DHS recently notified the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) that its application for
financial assistance submitted under the Fiscal Year 2017 AFG Program had been approved in the
amount of $568,182.00. As a condition of this award, the City is required to contribute a 10% cost match in
the amount of $56,818.00, for a total project cost of $625,000.00. The Emergency Physicians Advisory
Board and the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority Board has agreed to provide these matching funds on
behalf of the Fire Department from the Emergency Physicians Advisory Board Special Account.
In FY 2018, the Fort Worth Fire Department responded to over 117,000 calls. Over 60% (approximately
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72,000) of these were calls for emergency medical services. The AFG grant will be used to fund the
purchase of 25 cardiac monitors that will provide fire fighters with advanced capabilities to enhance the
response to cardiac emergencies and assure more efficient transfer of care from Fire Department
personnel to MedStar ambulance staff. The entirety of this grant will be used in the purchase of cardiac
monitors. The estimated cost for 25 cardiac monitor is $625,000.00, which includes the following
expenditures:
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES AMOUNT
125 Cardiac Monitors $625,000.00
Total [$625,000.00
Federal Share (AFG Grant) 1$568,182.00
I Recipient Share (EPAB) ' $56,818.00
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication will ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2017
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. In addition to authorizing the acceptance of this award, approval
will also authorize acceptance of matching funds from the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority / Emergency
Physicians Advisory Board Special Account and transfer of these matching funds in the amount of
$56,818.00 from the Special Donations Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund.
The Fire Department will be responsible for the oversight and management of this project. This Grant will
not result in any indirect cost revenue.
This project will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: U.S.
Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, award and receipt of
the grant, receipt of the donation and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be
available in the Fiscal Year 2019 Grants Operating Federal Fund for this grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
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Valerie Washington (6199)
James Davis (6801)
Mark Rauscher (6803)
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