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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A
GRANT FROM THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATEWIDE TOBACCO
EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012; 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 $26,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts, for the purpose of funding participation in the Statewide Tobacco Education and Prevention
Program for Fiscal Year 2012.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: Auqust 23, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL. ACTION: Approved on 8123/2011 - Ordinance No. 19856-08-2011
DATE: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25117
LOG NAME: 35TOBACCOFY2012
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of $26,000.00 in Grant Funds from the Statewide Tobacco
Education and Prevention Grant, Authorize Execution of Related Contract with the State of Texas and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify an application for the Statewide Tobacco Education and Prevention Grant from the Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts in the amount of $26,000.00;
2. Authorize acceptance of the grant funds and execution of a contract with the State of Texas for that
purpose; and
3. Adopt the appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
in the amount of $26,000.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Every year the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts awards the Fort Worth Police Department funding to
participate in the Statewide Tobacco Education and Prevention Program. Grant funds in the amount of
$26,000.00 have been awarded for Fiscal Year 2012 to fund officers' overtime, associated fringe benefits,
and "buy money" for sting operations. The funds are allocated for retailer education, retailer inspections,
and covert "minor buys" to discourage retailers from selling tobacco products to minors.
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 ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
GR76 451915 035443546000 $26,000.00
GR76 5 VARIOUS) 035443546010 $26,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office b_y.�
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Charles Daniels (6199)
Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Daniel Henderson (4211)
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