HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 12074 ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH AN ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF THE
EXPENSE OF CONDUCTING EACH DEPARTMENT, DIVISION AND
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH FOR THE: ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
1995, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, AND APPROPRIATING
MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND PURPOSES OF SUCH
ESTIMATE; APPROPRIATING MONEY TO PAY INTEREST AND
PRINCIPAL SINKING FUND REQUIREMENT ON ALL OUTSTANDING
GENERAL INDEBTEDNESS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS UPON
THIS ORDINANCE BEFORE -THE ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS
A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE
FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND FOR
THE PUBLICATION AND FINAL PASSAGE THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the appropriation for the ensuing fiscal year beginning
October 1, 1995, and ending September 30, 1996, for the different
departments and purposes of the City of Fort Worth be fixed and
determined as follows:
I. GENERAL FUND
1. Mayor and City Council $ 467,701
2 . City Manager 2,294,344
3 . Housing 11, 500
4 . Development 2,767,240
5. Human Relations 212, 025
6. Employment and Training 6, 663
7 . Internal Audit 655,508
8 . City Secretary 382,892
9. Law 1,987,409
10. Fiscal Services 3,825,571
11 . Human Resources 1, 553 , 309
12 . Risk Management 761, 818
13 . Transportation and Public Works 22, 877, 786
14 . City Services 2, 257, 678
15 . Planning and Growth Management 729, 024
16 . Public Events and Facilities 4, 337, 133
17 . Police 70, 020, 849
18 . Fire 39, 060, 756
19 . Municipal Court 4, 567, 783
20 . Public Health 5, 625 , 262
21 . Environmental Management 1, 045, 222
22 . Parks and Community Services 13 , 543 , 181
23 . Zoo 2, 528, 836
24 . Library 7, 935, 442
25 . Non-Departmental 14, 948, 238
26 . Debt Service 51, 689, 000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL $256, 092, 170
II . CIVIL SERVICE STAFFING
Police Department :
Civil service staffing for the Police Department on October 1,
1995 , will consist of 1, 173 authorized positions as follows : 807
officers, 176 detectives, 124 sergeants, 49 lieutenants, 12
captains and 5 deputy chiefs .
Fire Department :
Civil service staffing for the Fire Department on October 1,
1995 , will consist of 674 authorized positions as follows : 327
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firefighters, 157 engineers, 97 lieutenants, 71 captains, 18
battalion chiefs and 4 deputy chiefs.
III . CULTURE AND TOURISM FUND
The Culture and Tourism Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax and
other sources as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and
such money shall be used to meet the requirements of Culture and
Tourism Fund as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total Culture and Tourism Fund appropriation of
$3 , 700 , 000 .
IV. TEMPORARY LABOR FUND
The Temporary Labor Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from the in-house charges to City departments for
the provision of temporary labor and other such sources as shown by
other ordinances heretofore passed, and such money shall be used to
meet the requirements of the Temporary Labor Fund as provided in
the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total Temporary
Labor Fund appropriation of $1, 136 , 646 .
V. MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FUND
The Municipal Golf Course Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from the Pecan Valley, Rockwood, Z . Boaz,
Meadowbrook and Sycamore Creek Golf Courses and other sources as
shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and such money shall
be used to meet the requirements of the Municipal Golf Course Fund
as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which includes a
total Municipal Golf Course Fund appropriation of $3 , 363 , 198 .
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VI . AIRPORTS FUND
The Airports Fund shall be provided with such revenue as may
be secured from the various sources included in the budget of the
City Manager, and such money shall be used to meet the requirements
of the Airports Fund as provided in the budget of the City Manager,
which includes a total Airports Fund appropriation of $2 , 794, 662 .
VII . WATER AND SEWER FUND
The Water and Sewer-Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from the sale of water, sewer services and other
sources as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and such
money shall be used to meet the requirements of the Water and Sewer
Fund as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which includes
a total appropriation for the Water and Sewer Fund of $145 , 473 , 810 .
VIII . MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITIES FUND
The Municipal Parking Facilities Fund shall be provided with
such revenues as may be secured from commercial off-street parking
to employees and citizens and commercial office space leases in the
Municipal Parking Garage and other sources as shown by other
ordinances heretofore passed, and such money shall be used to meet
the requirements of the Municipal Parking Facilities Fund as
provided in the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total
Municipal Parking Facilities Fund appropriation of $236 , 238 .
IX. OFFICE SERVICES FUND
The Office Services Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from the in-house charges to City departments for
the provision of microfilming and office copying services, printing
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and graphics services, plus other in-house functions such as the
messenger and mail services, and other sources as shown by other
ordinances heretofore passed, and such money shall be used to meet
the requirements of the Office Services Fund as provided in the
budget of the City Manager, which includes a total Office Services
Fund appropriation of $1, 601, 720 .
X. EQUIPMENT SERVICES FUND
The Equipment Services Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from charges for the performance of
maintenance and operations functions at the City' s six service
centers plus on-site maintenance work performed at the City' s
landfills, and other sources as shown by other ordinances hereto
fore passed, and such money shall be used to meet the requirements
of the Equipment Services Fund as provided in the budget of the
City Manager, which includes a total Equipment Services fund
appropriation of $11, 620 , 200 .
XI . SOLID WASTE FUND
The Solid Waste Fund shall be provided with such revenue as
may be secured from the collection of municipal solid waste and
other sources as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and
such money shall be used to meet the requirements of the Solid
Waste Fund as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total appropriation for the Solid Waste Fund of
$17, 707 , 353 .
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XII . INFORMATION SYSTEMS FUND
The Information Systems Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from in-house transfers from City depart-
ments for the provision of basic telephone line service, mainte-
nance of telephone lines and instruments, lease/purchase of
telephone instruments and other equipment, support in the operation
and maintenance of personal computers, design, fabrication,
procument, installation-'and maintenance of electronic equipment,
maintenance of the new trunk system and other sources as shown by
other ordinances heretofore passed, and such money shall be used to
meet the requirements of the Information Systems Fund as provided
in the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total
Information Systems Fund appropriation of $6, 906, 500 .
XIII . LAKE WORTH TRUST FUND
The Lake Worth Trust Fund shall be provided with such revenues
as may be secured from sales and leases of Lake Worth properties
and other sources as shown in the budget of the City Manager, and
such money shall be used to meet requirements of the Lake Worth
Trust Fund as provided in the budget of the City Manager, . which
includes a total Lake Worth Trust Fund appropriation of $669, 408 .
XIV. CABLE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
The Cable Communications Office shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from the various sources included in the
budget of the City Manager, and such money shall be used to meet
the requirements of the Cable Communications office as provided in
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the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total Cable
Communications Office appropriation of $777, 937 .
XV. RAILTRAN FUND
The Railtran Fund shall be provided with such revenues as may
be secured from revenue of DFW Railtran and other sources as shown
in the budget of the City Manager, and such money shall be used to
meet requirements of the Railtran Fund as provided in the budget of
the City Manager, which includes a total Railtran Fund
appropriation of $3 , 955, 400 .
XVI . PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
The Property and Casualty Insurance Fund shall be provided
with such revenue as may be secured from the City contributions
from each operating fund and from the various sources included in
the budget of the City Manager, and such money shall be used to
meet the requirements of the Property and Casualty Insurance Fund
as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which includes a
total Property and Casualty Insurance Fund appropriation of
$4, 353 , 530 .
XVII . WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund shall be provided
with such revenue as may be secured from the City contributions
from each operating department and from the various sources
included in the budget of the City Manager, and such money shall be
used to meet the requirements of the Workers' Compensation
Insurance Fund as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
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includes a total Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund appropriation
of $6, 993 , 800 .
XVIII . HEALTH INSURANCE FUND
The Health Insurance Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from the City contributions from each operating
department, from contributions from employees and retirees, and
from the various sources included in the budget of the City
Manager, and such money -shall be used to meet the requirements of
the Health Insurance Fund as provided in the budget of the City
Manager, which includes a total Health Insurance Fund appropriation
of $27, 090, 090 .
XVIX. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND
The Unemployment Compensation Insurance Fund shall be provided
with such revenue as may be secured from the City contributions
from each operating department and from the various sources
included in the budget of the City Manager, and such money shall be
used to meet the requirements of the Unemployment Compensation
Insurance Fund as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total Unemployment Compensation Insurance Fund
appropriation of $919, 759 .
XX. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FUND
The Engineering Department Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from the in-house charges to City
departments for the provision of engineering services and other
such sources as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and
such money shall be used to meet the requirements of that
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department as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total Engineering Department Fund appropriation of
$6 , 157, 562 .
XXI . ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUND
The Environmental Management Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from the City' s environmental protection
fee and other such sources as may become available from
environmental projects; -and such money shall be used to meet the
requirements of the Environmental Management Fund as provided in
the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total
Environmental Management Fund appropriation of $2, 119, 666 .
XXII . AWARDED ASSETS FUND
The Award Assets Fund shall be provided with such revenues as
may be secured by the Police Department under state and federal
laws authorizing the forfeiture of certain property involved in the
commission of criminal offenses, and such money shall be used for
law enforcement purposes in accordance with the restrictions in
such forfeiture laws, and as provided in the budget of the City
Manager, which includes a total Awarded Assets Fund appropriation
of $515 , 321 .
XXIII . CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT FUND
The Crime Control and Prevention District Fund shall be
provided with such revenue as shall be appropriated to same by the
Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District in accordance with
law, and such money shall be used as provided for by law and the
purposes specified by the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention
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District, and as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total Crime Control and Prevention District Fund
appropriation of $18 , 002 , 941 .
SECTION 2 .
That the distribution and division of the above named
appropriations be made in accordance with the budget of
expenditures submitted by the City Manager and as revised by the
City Council in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter
and adopted by the City Council, which budget is made a part of
this ordinance by reference thereto and shall be considered in
connection with the expenditures of the above appropriations .
SECTION 3 .
That on Tuesday, August 8 , 1995, the City Manager presented to
the City Council his budget estimate; that the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth shall sit as a committee of the whole in the
Council Chamber at the City Hall in the City of Fort Worth on the
15th day of August, A.D. 1995 , at 10 : 00 o' clock A.M. , to hear any
complaints, suggestions or observations that any citizen, taxpayer
or party interested may desire to make with reference to any or all
of the provisions of this ordinance; and that such committee shall
continue its deliberations from time to time and day to day until
the public has been given a full opportunity to be heard.
SECTION 4 .
That following the commencement of the public hearings for
which provision has been made in the preceding section, this
ordinance shall be published two times, one of which publications
shall not be less than ten (10) days before the second reading and
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final passage of the ordinance, in the official newspaper of the
City of Fort Worth, which newspaper is one of general circulation
in said City.
SECTION 5 .
That this ordinance shall not be presented for final passage
until ten (10) full days have elapsed after its publication, as
provided by the Charter of said City.
SECTION 6 .
That should any part, portion, section or part of a section of
this ordinance be declared invalid or inoperative or void for any
reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion
or judgment shall in no way affect the remaining portions, parts,
sections or parts of sections of this ordinance, which provisions
shall be, remain and continue to be in full force and effect .
SECTION 7 .
That all ordinances and appropriations for which provisions
have heretofore been made are hereby expressly repealed if in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION B .
That this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and
effect from and after the date of its passage and publication as
required by the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, and it is so
ordained.
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APPROVED AS TO FOR AND LEGALITY:
City Attorne.
Date Cls ` 5
ADOPTED: �I AZ
EFFECTIVE•
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SCHEDULE OF CHANGES
MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL
TO THE CITY MANAGER'S
PROPOSED 1995-96 BUDGET
Explanation of Revenue Changes:
Original General Fund Revenue Estimate $255,134,497
PROPERTY TAXES +$1,446,812
Original Estimate $131,400,045
Revised Estimate $132,846,857
This increase is the result of lowering the tax rate from
$0.9735 to $0.9635 per$100 valuation and increasing the
collection rate assumption from 94.23% to 97.00%
(+$1,446,812).
REVENUE FROM OTHER AGENCIES -$642,864
Original Estimate $1,891,396
Revised Estimate $1,248,532
This decrease is the result of eliminating the reimbursement
from the Fort Worth Independent School District for school
liaison officers (-$642,864). These officers will be funded
from the Crime District Fund. (This revenue reduction is
offset by elimination of the expenditure for these positions
from the Police Department's General Fund budget.]
MISCELLANEOUS AND OTHER REVENUE +$153,725
Original Estimate $778,195
Revised Estimate $931,920
This increase is the result of a revised estimate of
miscellaneous revenue based on historical collection
patterns (+$61,754).
REVISED GENERAL FUND REVENUE TOTAL $266,092,170
NET CHANGE FROM CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED BUDGET +$957,673
Explanation of Appropriation Changes:
Original General Fund Proposed Appropriation $255,134,497
MAYOR AND COUNCIL +$78,448
Original Proposed Appropriation $389,253
Budget Approved by City Council . $467,701
This increase is a result of a salary increase for City Council
assistants (+$72,000) and an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+6,448). (Funds for general employee salary
increases were budgeted in Non-Departmental in the City
Managers proposed budget:1_
CITY MANAGER +$343,017
Original Proposed Appropriation $1,951,327
Budget Approved by City Council $2,294,344
This net increase is the result of the addition of funds for
workforce and international business development
(+$200,000), the transfer of the energy manager from Fiscal
Services (+$67,276) and an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$75,741).
DEVELOPMENT +$112,370
Original Proposed Appropriation $2,654,870
Budget Approved by City Council $2,767,240
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$112,370).
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION +$8,962
Original Proposed Appropriation $203,063
Budget Approved by City Council $212,025
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$8,962).
INTERNAL AUDIT +$27,482
Original Proposed Appropriation $628,026
Budget Approved by City Council $655,508
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$27,482).
CITY SECRETARY +$12,672
Original Proposed Appropriation $370,220
Budget Approved by City Council $382,892
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$12,672).
LAW +$85,187
Original Proposed Appropriation $1,902,222
Budget Approved by City Council $1,987,409
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$85,187).
FISCAL SERVICES - +$43,663
Original Proposed Appropriation $3,781,908
Budget Approved by City Council $3,825,571
This net increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$110,939) and the transfer of the energy
manager to the City Manager's Office (-$67,276).
HUMAN RESOURCES +$62,171
Original Proposed Appropriation $1,491,138
Budget Approved by City Council $1,553,309
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$62,171).
RISK MANAGEMENT +$24,718
Original Proposed Appropriation $737,100
Budget Approved by City Council $761,818
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$24,718).
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS +$1,429,892
Original Proposed Appropriation $21,447,894
Budget Approved by City Council $22,877,786
This increase is due to the addition of funds for contract
street maintenance (+$1,000,000) and an increase in funds
for salary adjustments (+$429,892).
CITY SERVICES +$59,679
Original Proposed Appropriation $2,197,999
Budget Approved by City Council $2,257,678
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$59,679).
PLANNING . +$29,416
Original Proposed Appropriation $699,608
Budget Approved by City Council $729,024
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$29,416).
PUBLIC EVENTS +$57,985
Original Proposed Appropriation $4,279,148
Budget Approved by City Council $4,337,133
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$57,985).
POLICE -$201,317
Original Proposed Appropriation '$70,222,166
Budget Approved by City Council $70,020,849
This net decrease is due to the elimination of funding for
school liaison officers, which are instead funded in the Crime
Control District Fund (-$642,864), and an increase in funds
for salary adjustments (+$441,547).
FIRE +$2,059,822
Original Proposed Appropriation $37,000,934
Budget Approved by City Council $39,060,756
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$2,059,822).
MUNICIPAL COURTS +$147,820
Original Proposed Appropriation $4,419,963
Budget Approved by City Council $4,567,783
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$147,820).
PUBLIC HEALTH +$263,245
Original Proposed Appropriation $5,362,017
Budget Approved by City Council $5,625,262
This increase is due to the addition one animal control
officer(+$74,545) and an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$188,700).
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT +$30,560
Original Proposed Appropriation $1,014,662
Budget Approved by City Council $1,045,222
This increase is due to an increase in funds for salary
adjustments (+$30,560).
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES +$361,442
Original Proposed Appropriation $13,181,739
Budget Approved by City Council $13,543,181
This increase is due to an increase in funds for the Youth
Sports Program (+$60,000) and an increase in funds for
salary adjustments (+$301,442).
LIBRARY +$383,851
Original Proposed Appropriation $7,551,591
Budget Approved by City Council $7,935,442
This increase is due to the addition of funds to open the
regional libraries on Sundays (+$135,000), the addition of
funds for the purchase of micro-computers (+$27,500) and
an increase in funds for salary adjustments (+$221,351).
NON-DEPARTMENTAL -$4,463,412
Original Proposed Appropriation $19,411,650
Budget Approved by City Council $14,948,238
This net decrease is due to a decrease in funds for salary
adjustments (44,494,904), an increase in funds for the
subsidy to Medstar (+$22,492) and the addition of funds for
the Women's Haven (+$5,000) and the Tarrant County
Youth Collaboration (+$4,000). [Funds for salary increases
have been removed from the Non-Departmental budget and
distributed throughout the General Fund departments.]
REVISED GENERAL FUND TOTAL $256,092,170
NET CHANGE FROM'CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED BUDGET +$957,673
Enterprise, Internal Service and Special Funds:
AIRPORTS FUND
Original Revenue Estimate $2,342,117
Revised Revenue Estimate $2,905,325
This increase is the result of additional revenue from the
new Sky Team Airline operations at Meacham International
Airport (+$563,208).
Original Proposed Appropriation $2,342,117
Budget Approved by City Council $2,794,662
This increase is due to the addition of personnel and
equipment to accommodate Sky Team Airline at Meacham
International Airport (+$452,545).
LAKE WORTH TRUST FUND
Original Proposed Appropriation $707,861
Budget Approved by City Council $669,408
This net decrease is due to a reduction in funds for
engineering services (-$90,842) and the addition of one
Lake Worth Patrol Officer (+$52,389).
GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
Original Revenue Estimate $27,028,252
Revised Revenue Estimate $27,090,090
This increase is the result of an increase in transfers from
other funds for group health insurance due to the addition of
new positions (+$61,838).
Original Proposed Appropriation $27,028,252
Budget Approved by City Council $27,090,090
This increase in funds is the result of an increase in
anticipated costs for medical claims and services
(+$61,838).
CULTURE AND TOURISM
Original Revenue Estimate $3,400,000
Revised Revenue Estimate $3,700,000
This increase is the result of an increase in projected
revenue from hotel/motel occupancy tax collections
(+$300,000).
Original Proposed Appropriation $3,400,000
Budget Approved by City Council $3,700,000
This increase in funds is the'result of an increase in
contractual payments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau
(+$265,500), the Arts Council (+$3,466), the Museum of
Science and History (+$15,162), the Modern Art Museum
(+$12,393), and Sister Cities (+$3,479).