HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20030-01-2012Ordinance No. 20030 -01 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$43,288.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING FOR A
PERIOD OF ONE -YEAR THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF A SENIOR
MAINTENANCE WORKER IN THE WATER CONSERVATION DEMONSTRATION
GARDEN AT THE FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILTTY 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 $43,288.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding for a
period of one -year the salary and benefits of a Senior Maintenance worker position in the Water
Conservation Demonstration Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
- .APPROVVD AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City orney
ADOPTED AND FFFECTIVF: January 10 2012
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/10/2012 - Ordinance No. 20030 -01 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17493
LOG NAME: 8080WATERCONSFY12
SUBJECT:
Authorize Transfer from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Special Trust Fund in the Amount of $43,288.00
to Fund One Senior Maintenance Worker Position at the Water Conservation Demonstration Garden in the
Fort Worth Botanic Garden for Fiscal Year 2012 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT
7)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize transfer of $43,288.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Special Trust Fund; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund by $43,288.00 for the purpose of funding for a period of one -year the salary and fringe
benefits of one Senior Maintenance Worker in the Water Conservation Demonstration Garden at the Fort
Worth Botanic Garden.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M &C) is to appropriate the funding necessary to
underwrite the cost of a Senior Maintenance Worker position in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to maintain
the Water Conservation Demonstration Garden.
Through an Interlocal Agreement, the Tarrant Regional Water District and the City of Fort Worth Water
Department funded the construction of a Water Conservation Demonstration Garden at the Fort Worth
Botanic Garden in 2002. The purpose of the Water Conservation Demonstration Garden is to demonstrate
water efficient irrigation practices and exhibit green and lush water saving landscapes.
Beginning in Fiscal Year 2004, the Water Department entered into an ongoing Maintenance Agreement
with the Parks and Community Services Department to provide funds for a position to maintain the Water
Conservation Demonstration Garden.
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 and serves the entire City.
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:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
Logname: 8080WATERCONSFY 12
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FE72 51( VARIOUS) 080502800000
FE72 472045 080502800000
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Logname: 8080WATERCONSFY 12
43 288.00 FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$43,288.00 PE45 539120 0604013
FE72 51(VARIOUS) 080502800000
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Sandra Youngblood (5755)
$43,288.00
$43288.00
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