HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19978-11-2011Ordinance No. 19978-11-2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM PETSMART CHARITIES, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CONTINUATION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER
VACCINATION PROGRAM; 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 Grants
Fund in the amount of $61,000.00, subject to receipt of funds from the PetSmart Charities, for the purpose
of funding the continuation of an animal shelter vaccination 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 incorporated into the ordinance effecting the budget of the municipal
government of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2011, and ending
September 30, 2012, 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hereby expressly repealed.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: November 15, 201 1
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 11115/2011 -Ordinance No. 19978- 11 -2 011
DATE: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: G -17449
LOG NAME: 23PETSMART CHARITIES GRANT
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from PetSmart Charities in the Amount of $61,000.00 for Continuation of
an Animal Shelter Vaccination Program, Waive Indirect Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of a PetSmart Charities grant totaling $61,000.00 to continue the purchase and
administration of Bordatella vaccine to all animals arriving at the City's animal shelter;
2. Waive imposition of any indirect costs as part of the City of Fort Worth's in -kind match to this grant; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $61,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
Approximately 18,000 animals come to the City's animal shelter each year. The City's partnership with
PetSmart Charities to support shelter pet adoption program enhancements is being expanded to include
preventive medicine components for all sheltered animals. With this $61,000.00 grant, the City's shelter
will continue the administration of Bordatella vaccine, an important tool in the prevention of kennel cough,
to every animal arriving at the shelter at intake. This preventive measure will help animals remain healthy
while in a shelter environment and assist with efforts to find adoptive homes for every animal abandoned
at the City's shelter. Previously, this expense was funded through an expiring grant from another
resource.
The proposed grant program would serve 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 Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
G 7 451133 023485465000 $61,000.00
GR76 522080 023485465010 $61,000.00
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Charles Daniels (6199)
Brandon Bennett (6345)
Scott Hanlan (7204)
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