HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19853-08-2011Ordinance No.19853 -08 -2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A
GRANT FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE OPERATION OF OZONE MONITORING 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
Grants Fund in the amount of $60,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, for the purpose of funding the operation of ozone monitoring 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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sistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 23, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/23/2011 - Ordinance No. 19853 -08 -2011
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DATE: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
LOG NAME: 20TCEQ OZONE CONTRACT FY11 -12
REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25113
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract in the Amount of
$60,000.00 with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Operation of Ozone Monitoring
Stations, Apply Indirect Costs at Approved Percentage Rate and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at a maximum amount of $60,000.00 for the contract
period September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $60,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2011 -2012, subject to receipt of an executed
contract; and
3. Apply indirect cost at the rate of 21.48 percent in accordance with the terms of the Intergovernmental
Cooperative Reimbursement Contract.
DISCUSSION:
The Transportation and Public Works Department, Environmental Services Division operates and
maintains three continuous air monitoring stations for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ). One station is located in the Keller area, another is near Annetta in Parker County and the third is
located in the northwest corner of Tarrant County. All three stations are equipped with an ozone monitor
and a meteorological tower to monitor wind speed, wind direction and temperature. These monitors are
part of the state initiative for Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and Community Tracking of
ozone air pollution in the Fort Worth /Dallas area.
The TCEQ provides all the air monitoring equipment, parts and supplies for the proper operation of the air
monitoring stations and is contracting with the City of Fort Worth for the operation and maintenance of
these monitoring stations. The City will be responsible for retrieving the sampling data, sending it for
analysis and performing regular audit and maintenance activities on the equipment. There is no local
match required under this contract.
This term of the contract is September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012 with a not to exceed amount of
$60,000.00 for the contract.
Air monitoring stations support community tracking of ozone air pollution in all Council Districts.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
2) GR76 451543 020412209000
2) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 020412209010
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$60,000-00
$60,000.00
Logname: 20TCEQ OZONE CONTRACT FYI 1- 12
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Fernando Costa (6122)
Douglas Wiersig (7801)
Michael Gange (6569)
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