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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20010-12-2011Ordinance No. 20010 -12 -2011 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,480.00, AND DECREASING THE UNRESERVED, UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1037 SOUTH FREEWAY FROM THE FORT WORTH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABIL,ITY 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 $25,480.00, and decreasing the unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount, for the purpose of purchasing property located at 1037 South Freeway from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation. 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 TQ FORM AND LEGALITY: Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFEC "I'lVF.: December 13. 2011 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/13/2011 - Ordinance Na: 20010 -12 -2011 DATE: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 LOG NAME: 171037SOUTHFREEWAY REFERENCE NO.: * *L -15294 SUBJECT: Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in the General Fund by $25,480.00 and Decreasing the Unaudited, Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance by the Same Amount and Authorize the Direct Purchase of Property Located at 1037 South Freeway from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation to the City of Fort Worth for $25,480.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the General Fund by $25,480.00 and decreasing the unaudited, unreserved, undesignated fund balance by the same amount; 2. Authorize the direct purchase of property located at 1037 South Freeway from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation to the City of Fort Worth for $25,480.00; and 3. Authorize the execution, acceptance and recording of the appropriate instruments conveying the property to complete the purchase. DISCUSSION: The City of Fort Worth (City) desires to purchase the property located at 1037 South Freeway, specifically Lot 21, Block 3 of the Evans South Addition, from the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation (LDC) at a price of $25,480.00. The City will then sell this property for the same amount. The Lot is included as part of M &C L -14331 and City Secretary Contract No. 35571 as part of an agreement with Cypress Equities I, LP, and will be incorporated into the Villages at Evans and Rosedale redevelopment area. The area is bounded by the Interstate Highway 35W Service Road, East Terrell Avenue, Missouri Avenue and East Rosedale Street. Currently, restaurants and businesses are being attracted to the area due to its close proximity to downtown and the Medical District. Staff recommends the purchase of the property to assist in redevelopment efforts in the amount specified below. Address 1037 South Freeway Legal Description Purchase Price Lot 21, Block 3 of the Evans -South Addition $25,480.00 This property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8. Logname: 171037SOUTHFREEWAY Page 1 of 2 FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund. Upon approval, the unaudited, unreserved, undesignated fund balance will exceed the minimum reserve as outlined in the Financial Management Policy Statements. FUND CENTERS: TO Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters GG01 541100 0901100 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: FROM Fund /Account/Centers $25,480.00 GG01 541100 0901100 Fernando Costa (6122) Jay Chapa (5804) Fabiola Suarez (6811) $25,480.00 Logname: 171037 SOUTH FREEWAY Page 2 of 2