HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19839-08-2011Ordinance No.19839 -08 -2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL GIFTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,242.00, UPON RECEIPT OF
AN ANONYMOUS MONETARY DONATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING
SAID FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR
VARIOUS FIRE STATIONS; 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 Gifts Fund in the amount of $12,242.00, upon receipt of a monetary donation for the purpose of
transferring said funds to the General Fund for the purchase of equipment for various fire stations.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Assis6nt CitjAtOrn6y
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 16, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8116/2011 - Ordinance Nos. 19839 &19840
DATE: Tuesday, August 16, 2011
LOG NAME: 36DONATION16
REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17355
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation of $12,242.00 for the Purchase of Equipment for Various
Fire Stations, Authorize the Transfer of $12,242.00 from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a monetary donation in the amount of $12,242.00 from an
anonymous donor;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Gifts Fund by $12,242.00 upon receipt of a monetary donation;
3. Authorize the transfer of $12,242.00 from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund by $12,242.00 from available funds; and
5. Authorize the purchase of equipment for various fire stations in accordance with City regulations and
state laws.
DISCUSSION:
A charitable foundation that wishes to remain anonymous has generously donated $12,242.00 for the Fire
Department to fund equipment needs. The donated funds will be used to purchase the following items.
ITEM
Vantage, C4 LED Helmet- Mounted
Light
Electric Positive Pressure Ventilation
Fan
Federal Q2 Siren
Federal Q2 Siren
Kodiak Vehicle Stabilization System
Holmatro Ram Support
Survivor LED Flashlight
Holmatro Chocks
NUMBER FIRE
OF STATION COST /EACH
ITEMS
24 26 $ 120.00
19 $ 2,300.00
TOTAL
$ 2,300.00
1 12
$
2,000.00 $
1 27
$
2,000.00 $
1 13
$
1,600.00 $
1 23
$
518.00 $
4 19
$
120.00 $
2 23
$
232.00 $
2,000.00
2,000.00
1,600.00
518.00
480.00
464.00
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TOTAL $12,242.00
The equipment will be purchased in accordance with City regulations and State and local laws.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
FE88 488100 036036011000
FE88 538070 036036011000
GG01 472088 0368020
GG01 524010 0368020
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by-
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$12,242.00 FE88 538070 036036011000
$12,242.00 GG01 524010 0368020
$12,242.00
$12.242.00
Charles Daniels (6199)
Rudy Jackson (6801)
Rudy Jackson (6801)
$12,242.00
$12,242.00
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