HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19965-11-2011Ordinance No. 19965-11-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL GIFTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A MONETARY DONATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECOGNIZING MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS; 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 Gifts Fund in the amount of $2,000.00, subject to receipt of a monetary donation for the purpose of
recognizing members of the Fire Department for their outstanding contributions.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: No�'ember 15.2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1111`51201`1 - Ordinance Nos. 19965.11 -2011 & 19966-11'w'
2011
DATE: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17443
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation of $2,000.00 for the 2011 Banquet to Recognize
Members of the Fire Department for Their Outstanding Contributions, Authorize the Transfer of $2,000.00
from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from an anonymous
donor;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Gifts Fund by $2,000.00 upon receipt of a monetary donation;
3. Authorize the transfer of $2,000.00 from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund by $2,000.00 from available funds.
DISCUSSION:
A charitable foundation that wishes to remain anonymous has generously donated $2,000.00 to be
applied toward the Fire Department's 2011 banquet, so that members of the Fire Department may be
recognized for their outstanding contributions to the public safety of the City of Fort Worth. Staff
recommends acceptance of the donation and appropriation of the funds for their specified purpose.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund. The Fire Department is responsible for the collection and
deposit of the donated funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
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1 &2)FE88 488100 036036011000
2) FE88 538070 036036011000
3 &4) GG01 472088 0368000
4) GG01 539120 0368000
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by-
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$2,000.00 3) FE88 538070 036036011000
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Charles Daniels (6199)
Rudy Jackson (6801)
Rudy Jackson (6801)
$2,000.00
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