HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3975-03-2011RESOLUTION NO. 3975-03-2011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD (TWDB) FOR GRANT FUNDS TO
ADDRESS FLOOD PROTECTION PLANNING WITHIN THE UPPER BASIN OF
MARY'S CREEK WATERSHED; SUPPORTING THE CITY'S APPLICATION TO
THE TWDB FOR MATCHING GRANT FOR STORM WATER PLANNING; AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE TWDB.
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is authorized to apply for a grant from the Texas
Water Development Board (TWDB), and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth meets the official entity requirements of the TWDB
for grant application through the City's legal authority to plan for and abate flooding and its
participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that the City Engineer submit a grant application to
the TWDB for grant funds to address flood protection within the MSC -2 Watershed, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to enter into a contract with the TWDB
and is prepared to commit matching funds in cash and /or in -kind services once the grant
application is accepted, and
WHEREAS, the grant program requires a 50150 local and TWDB participation split, and
the recommended budget is $197,900.00 with $98,950.00 contribution from the TWDB and
$98,950.00 from the City of Fort Worth, and
WHEREAS, the commitment of these funds or services is in the best interest of the
health and safety of the Citizens of the City of Fort Worth,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the City Council hereby adopts and approves the recitals and findings set forth in the
preamble above.
2.
That the City Council hereby passes this resolution authorizing the City Floodplain
Administrator to submit this grant application to the TWDB for grant funds to address flood
protection within the MSC -2 Watershed.
RESOLUTION NO. 3975-03-2011
3.
That the City Council agrees to commit a maximum of $98,950.00 for the purpose of this
program.
That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into and sign a contract with
the TWDB for grant funds to address flood protection planning within the MSC -2 Watershed.
5.
This Resolution is contingent upon the preparation and submission of an application by
the City of Fort Worth to the TWDB for fifty percent (50 %) grant funding from the TWDB and
upon approval and commitment of the TWDB to grant said funds.
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It is hereby found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted
was open to the public as required by law and that notice of the time, place, and purpose of said
meeting was given as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of March, 2011 by affirmative vote of the Fort Worth
City Council meeting in regular session.
Mike
ATTEST:
Marty Hendrix, &y Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sarah Fullenwider, City Attorney
CITY COUNCIL
MAR 2 2 2011
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RESOLUTION NO. 3975 -03 -2011,
xhibit A ORDINANCE NO. 19590 -03 -2011,
=food Planning Program Grant Study ORDINANCE NO. 19591 -03 -2011
Natershed Boundaries for Stream MSC -2
FORT WORTH
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17235
LOG NAME: 20MSC2GRANTAPP
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Application for and Acceptance of a Grant, if Awarded, from the Texas Water
Development Board's Flood Protection Planning Grant Program in the Amount Not to Exceed $98,950.00,
Authorize Local Match in the Amount of $98,950.00 from the Stormwater Utility Fund, Adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Stormwater Utility Fund
Balance by the Same Amount and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing application for and, if offered, acceptance of, a one year
grant from the Texas Water Development Board in an amount not to exceed $98,950.00;
2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing the appropriations in the
Stormwater Utility Fund in the amount of $98,950.00 and decreasing the unaudited, unreserved,
undesignated Stormwater Utility Fund balance by the same amount;
3. Authorize the transfer of $98,950.00 as required for the one - hundred percent match to the total amount
of the grant ($98,950.00) from the Stormwater Utility Fund to the Grants Fund; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $197,900.00 subject to the receipt of the funds.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Water Development Board offers Flood Protection Planning grants for the evaluation of
structural and nonstructural solutions to flooding problems within a watershed. The goal of the Flood
Protection Planning Grant is to plan for and implement flood protection measures that reduce or eliminate
flooding. The proposed study area must be regional in nature by inclusion of the entire watershed and
must consider the upstream and /or downstream impacts of flood protection measures.
The money from this grant will be used to perform a detailed study of stream MSC -2, a tributary to Marys
Creek located on the west side of Fort Worth. The scope of work will include a detailed study to determine
the extent of existing problems resulting from or relating to flooding, identification of potential solutions,
estimating the benefits and costs of the potential solutions and development of a flood mitigation plan for
properties and roadways that are subject to flooding. It is anticipated to cost $197,900.00 for a qualified
engineer to perform this study based on the size of the watershed.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 and 7.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the
current operating budgets, as appropriated, of the Stormwater Utility Fund and the Grants Fund. Upon
approval, the unaudited, available cash balance in the Stormwater Utility Fund will be above the minimum
reserve required by the City's Financial Management Policy Statements.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
2) PE69 538070 0209207
3 & 4) GR76 472069 020426476000
4) GR76 451460 020426476000
4) GR76 531200 020426476010
CERTIFICATIONS:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$98,950.00 3) PE69 538070 0209207
$98,950.00
$98,950.00
$197.900.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (6122)
Greg Simmons (7862)
Amy Cannon (2289)
Clair Davis (5981)
$98,950.00
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