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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23750-08-2019 Ordinance No.23750-08-2019 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERTING FEDERAL FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF$308,856.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF AN EXECUTED CONTRACT, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING VARIOUS AMBIENT AIR MONITORING 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 2018-2019 in the Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $308,856.00 subject to receipt of an executed contract, from available funds, for the purpose of maintaining and operating various ambient air monitoring 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 23392-09-2018 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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. PROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETAAY sistant City Attorne M J. a s FORlI.f, ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:August 20, 2019 ;t *: TE'XA►S City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 08/20/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0042 LOG NAME: 23 TCEQ PM 10 CONTRACT FY20-21 SUBJECT Authorize the Execution of Amendment#4 of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in an Amount Not to Exceed$206,934.00 for Air Pollution Control Services for a Two-year Term Starting September 1,2019 through August 31,2021,Authorize Cash Match of$101,922.00 for the Two-Year Term of September 1,2019 through August 31,2021,and Adopt the Attached Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the Amount of $308,856.00 for the Two-Year Term of September 1,2019 through August 31,2021,Subject to Receipt of an Executed Contract. (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the Execution of Amendment#4 of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(Contract#582-18-80091)in an Amount Not to Exceed$206,934.00 for Air Pollution Control Services for a Two-year Term Starting September 1,2019 through August 31,2021; 2. Authorize Cash Match from the City's Environmental Protection Fund of$101,922.00 for the Two-Year Term of September 1,2019 through August 31,2021;and 3. Adopt the Attached Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the Amount of$308,856.00 for the Two-Year Term of September 1,2019 through August 31,2021,Subject to Receipt of an Executed Contract. DISCUSSION: The City of Fort Worth operates a comprehensive air quality program under four separate,but related contracts with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This overall program benefits the City by ensuring that facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and by supporting reliable data collection for air pollutants. One of the four contracts,partially funded by the State of Texas,specifically supports a portion of a regional ambient air pollution monitoring network. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is the pass-through agency for all Environmental Protection Agency Section 105 Grant Funds. EPA Section 105 Grant Funds have been received annually by the City for its Air Pollution Control Program in cooperation with TCEQ to maintain and operate various ambient air monitoring stations. This includes daily monitoring of Ozone,Oxides of Nitrogen, Carbon Monoxide,Solar Radiation,and Meteorological Data. DOCUMENT M&C No. Approval Grant Matching Total Date Amount Funds Initial Contract C-28367 09/12/2017 $206,934.00 $101,922.00 $308,856.00 (FY18/FY19) Amendment#1 C-28367 09/12/2017 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 (Changes to Scope of Work Only) Amendment#2 C-28367 09/12/2017 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 (VIN Correction Only) Amendment#3 C-28367 09/12/2017 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 (FYI 8 and FYI Revisions) Amendment#4 PENDING PENDING $206,934.00 $101,922.00 $308,856.00 (FY20/21 Renewal) This grant covers the operation and maintenance of four Continuous Air Monitoring Stations and requires matching funds of$50,961.00 per year. The City provides matching funds not to exceed 33 percent from the City's Environmental Protection Fund,such that the combined Federal and State share of the total funding for the Section 105 Grant does not exceed 67 percent. The matching funds must be allocated per maintenance of effort requirements for federal air pollution grants. Apply Indirect Costs at the approved percentage rate of 12.66%. This amendment is the only renewal allowed by the Initial Contract. CONTAMINANT SITE NAME CAMS# LOCATION DETECTION CYCLE Ozone Continuous Keller CAMS 0017 Alta Vista Road, Fort Worth,Texas Solar Radiation Continuous Met Data Continuous Oxides of Nitrogen Continuous Ozone Continuous Arlington Municipal Airport CAMS 0061 5504 South Collins Street,Arlington, Texas Solar Radiation Continuous Met Data Continuous Ozone Continuous Eagle Mountain Lake CAMS 0075 14290 Morris Dido Newark Road, Eagle Solar Radiation Continuous Mountain,Texas Met Data Continuous CO Continuous Fort Worth California Parkway North CAMS 1053 1198 California Parkway North, Fort Oxides of Nitrogen Continuous Worth AQS#48-439-1053 Met Data Continuous No City funds will be expended before the contract is approved. Upon approval and acceptance of the grant and execution of the contract,City funds will be expended before receipt of grant funds. A Form 1295 is not required for this contract because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:TCEQ This Agreement will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. A Form 1295 is not required for this contract because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:TCEQ FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance 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 Operating Federal Fund.The Code Compliance Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.Prior to expenditure being made,the Code Compliance Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6192 Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6345 Elmer DePaula 7251 Additional Information Contact: Cody Whittenburg 5455 David B.Carson 6336