HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19740-06-2011Ordinance No. 19740-06-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $170,000.00, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF A MONETARY DONATION FROM THE MURIEL PEMBERTON DOWE
ESTATE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FORT WORTH
BOTANIC GARDENS; 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
Special Trust Fund in the amount of $170,000.00, subject to receipt of a monetary donation from the Muriel
Pemberton Dowe Estate, for the purpose of funding.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 T~6RJ\A AND .EGALITY:
~, /
,~
(~.~
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 14, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ n
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/14/2011 - 19740-06-2011
DATE: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: C-24983
LOG NAME: 80BG DOWE ESTATE
SUBJECT:
Authorize the City Manager to Accept a Monetary Donation of Approximately $170,000.00 from the Muriel
Pemberton Dowe Estate for Improvements in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Authorize an Amendment to
City Secretary Contract No. 32788 with the Fort Worth Botanical Society for Improvements to the Botanic
Garden and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a monetary donation for the Parks and Community Services
Department in the amount of approximately $170,000.00 from the Muriel Pemberton Dower Estate for
improvements in the Botanic Garden;
2. Authorize an amendment to City Contract No. 32788 with the Fort Worth Botanical Society to authorize
the Fort Worth Botanical Society to receive and disperse donated funds from the Muriel Pemberton Dower
Estate for improvements at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund, Botanic Garden Projects, by approximately $170,000.00 from available funds.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this M&C is to authorize the City Manager to accept a monetary donation for the Parks
and Community Services Department in the amount of approximately $170,000.00 from the Muriel
Pemberton Dowe Estate for improvements in the Botanic Garden. The uses of these funds is to be
determined by the Parks and Community Services Department in cooperation with the Fort Worth
Botanical Society. Identified projects in the Botanic Garden are to be undertaken by the Fort Worth
Botanical Society and funds expended for the project will be reimbursed through the Parks and
Community Services Department. Any unforeseen health or safety needs, critical infrastructure
requirements or any condition which require immediate action in order to comply with any legal mandates
shall receive priority for the use of donated funds.
Muriel Pemberton Dowe was a member of the Newcomers Hoe and Grow Garden Club that meets at the
Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Mrs. Dowe applied for a grant from her former employer, Shell Oil
Corporation, resulting in the Garden Club receiving several thousand dollars to purchase and install plants
in the City's Main Library. She was recognized as an accomplished portrait artist as well as for her
stitchery work. Mrs. Dowe passed away August 20, 2010.
On September 13, 2005, the City Council approved M&C C-20993, which authorized the execution of a
contract with the Fort Worth Botanical Society. (City Secretary Contract No. 32788) to provide, among
other things, the operation of the Japanese Garden, the Gardens Restaurant and the Japanese Garden
Logname: 80BG DOWE ESTATE Page 1 of 2
Gift Ship. The contract also established the procedure for new construction or improvements in the Fort
Worth Botanic Garden. The proposed Amendment No. II will authorize the Fort Worth Botanical Society to
receive and disburse donated funds from the Muriel Pemberton Dowe Estate for improvements in the
Botanic Garden.
The Parks and Community Services Advisory Board endorsed this recommendation at its May 25, 2011
Board meeting.
The Botanic Garden is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7, Mapsco 76E, and serves the entire City of Fort
wortn.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the Parks and Community Services
Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FE72 488100 080502101010 $170,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Sandra Youngblood (5755)
Logname: 80BG DOWE ESTATE Page 2 of 2