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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PARK DEDICATION FEES FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$139,903.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING
SAID FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND TO OFFSET OPERATION AND
OVERSIGHT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGEMENT OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY PARK DEDICATION POLICY; 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 Park
Dedication Fees Fund in the amount of $139,903.00, from available funds, for the purpose of transferring
said funds to the General Fund to offset operation and oversight costs associated with management of the
Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
ADOP "I'1:D AND EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/15/2011 - Ordinance No. 19968 -11 -201"
DATE: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
LOG NAME: 80PARK DEDICATION ADM COSTS FY12
REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17446
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Park Dedication Fees Fund in the Amount of $139,903.00 and
Authorize Transfer from to the General Fund to Offset Operation and Oversight Costs of Neighborhood and
Community Park Dedication Policy (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Park Dedication Fees Fund by $139,903.00 from available funds; and
2. Authorize the transfer of $139,903.00 from the Park Dedication Fees Fund to the General Fund to
offset operation and oversight costs associated with management of the Neighborhood and Community
Park Dedication Policy.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M &C) is to authorize the transfer of funds from
the Park Dedication Fees Fund to the General Fund to offset the costs related to the management of the
Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy (Policy).
The Policy ensures the provision of adequate park and recreational areas with needed facilities in the form
of neighborhood and community parks to serve population increases resulting from the addition of new
residential units in the City. Park development fees and fees that are paid in lieu of making land
dedications are placed in an interest bearing account and are used to achieve the Policy's objectives.
Beginning with the Fiscal Year 2010 Adopted Budget, costs for program oversight and operation were
eliminated from the General Fund. Correspondingly these costs were identified for payment from interest
income on fees collected. Expenses associated with the operation and management of the program
includes salary and benefits of the Parks and Community Services Department employees that run the
program.
Since 2000 when the current Policy was established, 1,053 acres and 47 new parks have been added to
the park system through this Policy. Since 2006, Staff has inspected and accepted 35 new parks and
continues to monitor the progress of approximately 35 future parks.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
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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 General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
1) C281 441012 801909990100
1) C281 538070 801909990100
2) GG01 472281 0809010
2) GG01 472281 0809020
CERTIFICATIONS:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$139,903.00 2) C281 538070 801909990100
$139,903.00
$73.728.00
$66.175.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv•
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
David Creek (5744)
$139.903.00
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