HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19948-10-2011Ordinance No. 19948-10-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,028.55, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GIFT FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE FORT
WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 FOR PART -TIME
STAFF POSITIONS AT THE NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE; 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 2011 -2012 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of $20,028.55, subject to receipt of a gift from the Friends of the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., for the purpose of funding salaries and benefits for Fiscal Year 2012
for part-time staff positions at the Nature Center and Refuge.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 A T FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Assistan ity Att4n
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVF: October 25, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10125/2011 Ordinance No. 19949
DATE: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
LOG NAME: 80FONC STAFFING DONATION FY12
REFERENCE NO.: G -17428
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Gift from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge,
Inc., in the Amount of $20,028.55 to Fund Part-Time Staff Positions for Fiscal Year 2012 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of a monetary gift in the amount of $20,028.55 from the Friends of the Fort Worth
Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., for the purpose of funding salaries and benefits for Fiscal Year 2012 for
part-time staff positions at the Nature Center and Refuge; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund by $20,028.55, subject to receipt of the gift from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature
Center and Refuge, Inc.
DISCUSSION:
The Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc. (Friends), is a non - profit organization
formed in 1974 to support the operation of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge (FWNC &R), through
financial and in -kind contributions.
The Friends wish to donate $20,028.55 generated through membership dues and various fundraising
efforts to the Parks and Community Services Department for the purpose of paying the salaries and
benefits for three part -time staff positions. All three positions will support the FWNC &R's education and
community outreach programs for all ages.
The acceptance of this donation was endorsed by the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board on
September 28, 2011.
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 and serves ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS.
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 Special Trust Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
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TO Fund /Account/Centers
1 & 2) FE72 488100 080502107010
2) FE72 512010 080502107010
2) FE72 518010 080502107010
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$20.028.55 1) FE72 512010 080502107010
$17.000.00 1) FE72 518010 080502107010
$3,028.55
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Mark Woolsey (5719)
$17,000.00
$3,028.55
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