HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20052-01-2012Ordinance No.20052 -01 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL GIFTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$12,500.00, FROM AN ANONYMOUS MONETARY DONATION, FOR THE
PURPOSE TRANSFERRING SAID FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS FIRE STATIONS; 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 $12,500.00, from an anonymous monetary donation, for the purpose of
transferring said funds to the General Fund for the purchase of equipment for various fire stations.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
ssistant City Attorn
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 24, 2012
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 1/24/2012 - Ordinance Nos. 20052 -01 -2012 & 20053-01»
2012
DATE: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
LOG NAME: 36DONATION18
REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17506
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation in the Amount of $12,500.00 for the Purchase of
Equipment for Various Fire Stations, Authorize Transfer of $12,500.00 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 acceptance of a monetary donation in the amount of $12,500.00 from an anonymous donor;
2. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special
Gifts Fund by $12,500.00 upon receipt of a monetary donation;
3. Authorize transfer of $12,500.00 from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund;
4. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General
Fund by $12,500.00 from available funds; and
5. Authorize purchase of equipment for various fire stations in accordance with City regulations and state
laws.
DISCUSSION:
A charitable foundation that wishes to remain anonymous has generously donated $12,500.00 for the Fire
Department to fund equipment needs. The equipment will be purchased in accordance with City
regulations and State and local laws. The donated funds will be used to purchase the following items.
ITEM
Pelican 9430 Remote Area Light and
Charger
Pelican 9430 Remote Area Light and
Charger
Big Easy Lock Out Tool Kit
Streamlight Fire Vulcan LED
Rechargeable Lanterns
Wild -L and Firefighting Hand Tools
NUMBER FIRE
OF STATION COST /EACH TOTAL
ITEMS
1 2 $ 920.00 $ 920.00
4
14
$
920.00
$
3,680.00
1
30
$
90.00
$
90.00
4
31
$
125.00
$
500.00
12
36
$
241.00
$
2,892.00
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(sets)
Wild -L and Firefighting Hand Tools 1
(partial sets)
Pelican 9430 Remote Area Light and 2
Charger
Moldex Half -Mask Air Purifying 14
Respirators
TOTAL
36 $ 120.00 $ 120.00
Investigations $ 875.00 $ 1,750.00
Investigations $ 182.00 $ 2,548.00
$ 12,500.00
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the 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/C enters
1 2) FE88 488100 036036011000
2) FE88 538070 036036011000
3 4) GG01 472088 0368020
4) GG01 524010 0368020
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$12,500.00 3) FE88 538070 036036011000
$12,500.00 5) GG01 524010 0368020
$12,500.00
$12,500.00
Charles Daniels (6199)
Rudy Jackson (6801)
Rudy Jackson (6801)
$12.500.00
$12,500.00
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