HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19907-09-2011Ordinance No. 19907-09-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE 2011 -2012 TAKE ME
FISHINGTM PROGRAM, FROM THE RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING
FOUNDATION'S YOUTH BOATING AND FISHING INITIATIVE AND THE
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE
RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING EXPERIENCES TO YOUTH IN FORT
WORTH; 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 $5,000.00, subject to receipt of grant funds for the 2011 -2012 Take Me FishingTM
program, from the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation's Youth Boating and Fishing Initiative and
the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to provide recreational boating and fishing
experiences to youth in Fort Worth.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
shall take effect upon adoption.
AND LEGALITY:
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 20, 201 1
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/2012011 - Ordinance No. 19907 -09 -2011
DATE: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17382
LOG NAME: 80RECREATIONAL FISHING GRANT FOR YOUTH 2011
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Acceptance of a $5,000.00 Grant for the 2011 -2012 Take Me FishingTM Program from the
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation's Youth Boating and Fishing Initiative, and the National
Recreation and Park Association and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds totaling $5,000.00 for the 2011 -2012 Take Me
FishingTM Program, from the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation's Youth Boating and Fishing
Initiative, and the National Recreation and Park Association to provide recreational boating and fishing
experiences to youth in Fort Worth; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $5,000.00 upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Take Me Fishing TM Program initiative supports local park and recreation agencies and youth service
organizations who serve to reconnect kids with nature and engage kids ages 6 -15 in recreational boating
and fishing. Through continued funding from the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF),
the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is able to provide local park and recreation
agencies with access to grant funding, resources, best practices, research and knowledge emphasizing
the long -term health and wellness benefits achieved through boating and fishing.
In July 2011, Parks and Community Services Department (PACS) staff was notified that PACS is a grant
recipient. PACS served as an "Anchor Agency" in 2007 to train other park and recreation
agencies /organizations in fishing, boating, and aquatic stewardship best practices. PACS continued to
receive this grant each year through 2010.
The grant will provide funding to support angler and water conservation education during the 2012
Summer Day Camp Program. An eight -week education program will be followed by an essay contest
whereby winners will visit local fishing hatcheries and surrounding lakes. Funding will also provide angler
education at family fishing events, youth fishing tournaments, and large events such as HIKIDS Back in
School Celebration and Greenbriar Great Outdoors. Funding will also allow the purchase of equipment to
outfit the education trailer, which was purchased in 2009. Efforts will serve to build and sustain programs
and opportunities to engage young people and their families in recreational fishing and boating. These
efforts will augment public awareness and appreciation for the need of protecting, conserving, and
restoring the nation's aquatic resources. There are no matching requirements for the grant.
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On July 27, 2011, the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board endorsed Staffs recommendation
to the City Council to accept these grant funds.
Greenbriar Lake and Community Center is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9. The 2011 Take Me
FishingTm Grant will serve the entire City.
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
2) GR76 451975 080463555000
2) GR76 5 (VARIOUS) 080463555010
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Sandra Youngblood (5755)
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