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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19761-07-2011Ordinance No.19761 -07 -2011 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING WALKING TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ROSEDALE AND HIGHWAY 820; 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 $30,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding walking trail improvements located near the southwest corner of Rosedale and Highway 820. 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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. P ED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: I Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 12, 2011 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION; Approved one 7112!2011 - Ordinance No: 19761 r DATE: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: C -25005 LOG NAME: 17ROSEDALE WALKING TRAIL SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to Construct Walking Trail Improvements on City Owned Property Located Near the Southwest Corner of Rosedale and Highway 820 and Authorize to Use Up to $30,000.00 in Urban Development Action Grant Funds for Materials and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to construct walking trail improvements on city owned property located near the southwest corner of Rosedale and Highway 820 and authorization to use up to $30,000.00 in Urban Development Action Grant Funds for Materials; and 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations of the Grants Fund by $30,000.00. DISCUSSION: The residents of the Carver Heights Neighborhood have asked the County to build a walking trail on the City property located near the southwest corner of Rosedale and Highway 820. The County has agreed to provide the labor for the construction of the walking trail. However, the County cannot pay for the cost of materials. Staff has identified up to $30,000.00 in funds from the Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) that can be used for the project. The UDAG funds must be spent on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) eligible activities and private funds must be donated to the project. The residents of Carver Heights have agreed to donate $1,000.00 in private funds for this project. The County will pay approximately $60,000.00 for labor, equipment and fuel. Staff recommends entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the county to construct a walking trail on the City owned property near Rosedale and Highway 820. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies upon approval of the above recommendation and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the capital budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. FUND CENTERS: TO Fund /Account/Centers FROM F u nd/Accou nt/C enters Logname: 17ROSEDALE WALKING TRAIL Page 1 of 2 GR76 539120 005206948070 $30,000.00 GR76 42216 005206948070 $30.000.00 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: Susan Alanis (8180) Jay Chapa (5804) Cynthia Garcia (8187) Logname: 17ROSEDALE WALKING TRAIL Page 2 of 2