HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19945-10-2011Ordinance No. 19945-10-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00,
UPON RECEIPT OF A DONATION FROM COMMUNITY BANK, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING AN EMPLOYEE IDEA / INCENTIVE PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILTTY 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 2011 -2012 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $5,000.00, upon receipt of a donation from Community Bank, for the
purpose of funding an employee idea/incentive program.
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. 19911 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 25, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/25/2011 •Ordinance No. 19945
DATE: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
LOG NAME: 021NCENTIVE PROGRAM
REFERENCE NO.: G -17420
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Monetary Donations in the Amount of $5,000.00 from Community Bank for the
Employee Idea /Incentive Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (NO COUNCIL DISTRICT)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of monetary donations in the amount of $5,000.00 from Community Bank for the
Employee Idea /Incentive Program; and
2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $5,000.00 upon receipt of a donation from
Community Bank.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor & Council Communication is to accept funds totaling $5,000.00 for The Big
Idea! (Employee Idea /Incentive Program) from Community Bank. The funds will be used to encourage
suggestions from City employees to create either a direct tangible, such as those that can be taken
directly from the budget for materials needed for a project, or indirect tangible, such as efficiencies, time
and labor savings and cost savings to the City. The five top cost savings entries will be selected and each
entry will be awarded a $1,000.00 prize.
Community Bank is an independently owned bank which is dedicated to lending strength to communities
through loans for personal and business needs to ensure that families and business owners can attain
their dreams. In addition, for over 40 years Community Bank has been involved in the leadership of many
events, activities and organizations in all the markets they serve.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation
and adoption of the attached ordinance, funds will be available in the current Operating Budget, as
appropriated, of the General Fund. The City Manager's Office is responsible for the collection and deposit
of these funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
GG01 488100 0909500
GG01 511220 0909500
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$5,000.00 GG01 511220 0909500
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by-
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Charles Daniels (6199)
Charles Daniels (6199)
Maddie Gibbs (6214)
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