HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20128-03-2012Ordinance No. 20128 -03 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,774.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
OPERATING THE DIAMOND HILL COALITION AFTER SCHOOL 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 $71,774.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the
Office of the Governor of Texas, for the purpose of operating the Diamond Hill Coalition After School
program from September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013.
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.1 99 1 1 -09 -20 1 1 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 LEGA /LITY:
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 3/27/2012 Ordinance No. 20128 -03 -2012 and Resolution
No. 4077 -03 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17560
LOG NAME: 80DIAMONDHILLCO2012
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application and Acceptance, if awarded, of a Grant in the Amount Up to $71,774.00 from the
Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of Texas to Operate the Diamond Hill Coalition After -
School Program, Authorize Execution of Contracts with YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, Boys and Girls
Clubs of Greater Fort Worth and Camp Fire USA First Texas Council, Designate the Assistant City
Manager for Community Development Services to Serve as the Authorized Official for the Grant, Adopt
Resolution Required by Grant Regulations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize application and acceptance, if awarded, of a grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the
Office of the Governor of Texas in the amount of $71,774.00 to operate the Diamond Hill Coalition After -
School Program from September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013;
2. Contingent upon receipt of the grant award, authorize execution of contracts with the YMCA of
Metropolitan Fort Worth, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth and Camp Fire USA First Texas
Council for a total combined amount up to $71,774.00 to conduct the Diamond Hill Coalition After - School
Program;
3. Designate the Assistant City Manager for Community Development Services to serve as the authorized
official for this grant with authority to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant;
4. Adopt attached Resolution to meet grant requirements regarding authorization of the application,
designation of the authorized official and provision of written assurance that grant funds will be returned in
the event of loss or misuse; and
5. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund by $71,774.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M &C) is to authorize application and acceptance,
if awarded, of a grant from the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor of Texas to operate the
Diamond Hill Coalition After - School Program and to comply with grant requirements regarding designation
of an authorized official and adoption of a Resolution containing necessary representations related to the
grant. This M &C also authorizes execution of contracts with the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
(YMCA), Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth (B &GCGFW) and Camp Fire USA First Texas
Council (CFUSA) to operate the Program on a contractual basis if grant funds are received.
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The Diamond Hill Coalition After - School Program provides supervised after school educational, cultural
and recreational activities for middle and high school age youth. It is also designed to promote school
attendance, discipline and learning. A major function of the Program is to provide participants with the
skills needed to improve their academic competency in reading, writing and mathematics. With this grant,
the Program will serve youth ages 10 through 17.
Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code outlines conditions for grant funding that apply to
CJD grants. Section 3.2021 requires that the City Council adopt a Resolution that (i) authorizes application
for a grant for a clearly identified project, (ii) commits to providing matching funds, if applicable, (iii)
designates the name or title of an authorized official who has power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or
terminate a grant, and (iv) provides written assurance that all grant funds will be returned to the CJD if the
funds are lost or misused. No matching funds are required for this particular grant and the attached
Resolution includes all of the other necessary elements.
Diamond Hill Community Center is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
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 Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters
GR76 451644 080202481000
GR76 5XXXXX 080202481XXX
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$71,774.00
$71,774.00
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Susan Alanis (8180)
Richard Zavala (5704)
Mark Woolsey (5719)
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