HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23835-09-2019 Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDING FOR THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2019, AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, INCLUDING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY DEBT SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS ON OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
PURPOSES OF ENACTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS,
INCLUDING CAPITAL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, OUTLAYS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITY
AGREEMENTS; ACKNOWLEDGING PRIOR APPROPRIATIONS EFFECTING THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLANS; DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN TRANSFERS AND
ALLOCATIONS WITHIN BUDGETED AMOUNTS; AND RATIFYING CITY COUNCIL APPROVED
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCES EFFECTING THIS BUDGET; AND INCORPORATING BUDGET
ON FILE WITH CITY SECRETARY, AS REVISED BY CITY COUNCIL; AND PROHIBITING THE
EXPENDING, OBLIGATING, OR COMMITTING OF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF APPROPRIATIONS
OR ACTUAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES;AND ESTABLISHING LEGAL LEVEL OF CONTROL; AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2019, the City Manager submitted a recommended Fiscal Year 2020
operating budget and capital improvement plans to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, in a series of budget work sessions the City Council met with the City Manager and
staff to review the recommended budget and capital improvement plans and make revisions; and
WHEREAS,this ordinance includes all appropriations necessary to implement the FY2020
operating budget and capital improvement plans as recommended by the City Manager and revised by
the City Council.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,Texas
that the operating appropriation and appropriations for the capital improvement plans for the ensuing
fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020, for the different funds,
departments and purposes of the City of Fort Worth be fixed and determined as detailed below,
supporting a budget that includes 7,664 total authorized positions.
SECTION 1.GENERAL FUND
The General Fund is a governmental fund for managing ordinary operations financed primarily
from property tax,general-use sales tax, and other general revenues.
REVENUES
Property Tax $436,544,239
Sales Tax $172,769,615
Payment in Lieu of Taxes $6,584,789
Street Rental $25,062,397
Other Tax $53,887,446
License&Permits $16,696,626
Intergovernmental Revenue $373,423
Charge for Service $42,095,257
Fines&Forfeitures $5,549,659
Use of Money&Property $664,651
Other Revenue $2,557,741
Sale Of Abandoned Property $635,000
Salvage Sales $1,500
Transfer From Solid Waste $4,748,037
Transfer From Culture Tourism $1,036,743
Transfer from Water(Public Art) $600,712
Transfer From Gen Endow Gas Ls(Public Art) $400,000
Transfer From FW LDC(Economic Development Strategic
Plan) $395,000
Transfer From TIRZ $281,584
Transfer From PACS Dedication $211,578
Transfer From PIDS $211,090
Transfer From Municipal Parking $105,049
Transfer From PARD Capital Gas Lease $100,817
Other Interdepartmental Transfers $424,632
$771,937,585
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 1.General Fund) Page 2 of 41
EXPENDITURES
City Attorney's Office $7,561,616.00
City Auditor's Office $2,138,734.00
City Manager's Office $9,374,784.00
City Secretary's Office $1,746,847.00
Code Compliance $23,051,409.00
Transfer to the General Capital Fund $300,000.00
Communications&Public Engagement $4,294,210.00
Diversity&Inclusion Department $942,112.00
Economic Development $23,322,312.00
Chambers of Commerce $100,000.00
Subsidy to Culture and Tourism(380 Agreement) $3,544,846.00
Financial Management Services $12,267,451.00
Fire $159,609,840.00
Fire Grant Match $144,426.00
Transfer to the General Capital Fund $430,000.00
Transfer to Municipal Airport Fund(Fire Lease) $59,501.00
Human Resources $4,575,553.00
IT Solutions $12,425,045.00
Transfer to the IT Capital Fund $4,053,000.00
Transfer to IT Refresh Capital $1,461,446.00
Library $23,451,524.00
Municipal Court $15,518,773.00
Neighborhood Services $6,950,203.00
United Way $199,500.00
Transfer to the General Capital Fund $3,430,000.00
Park and Recreation $45,169,499.00
Transfer to the General Capital Fund $4,133,000.00
Transfer to Botanic Garden $3,137,196.00
Transfer to the PIDs and TIRZ $755,235.00
Performance and Budget $6,870,384.00
Planning and Development $17,178,116.00
Public Art $1,000,712.00
Police $267,159,840.00
Property Management $14,916,372.00
Transfer to the General Capital Fund $3,905,000.00
Transfer to Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund $5,440,000.00
Transportation and Public Works $37,805,231.00
Transfer to the General Capital Fund $32,025,870.00
Non-Departmental $997,529.00
Separation Pay $7,510,537.00
Contractual Services $1,155,504.00
Tuition Reimbursement $172,478.00
Training Initiative $506,950.00
Transfer to the General Capital Fund(Paygo) $750,000.00
Transfer to Municipal Golf(Operating Subsidy) $395,000.00
$771,937,585.00
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 1.General Fund) Page 3 of 41
SECTION 2. SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for and report the proceeds of specific revenue
sources that are restricted or committed to expenditure for specified purposes other than debt service or
capital projects.
The Crime Control and Prevention District Fund is a special revenue fund for managing
revenues generated primarily by a voter-approved special dedicated sales tax and used for programs
aimed at crime control and prevention in accordance with Chapter 363 of the Texas Local Government
Code.
REVENUES
Sales Tax $81,340,193
Intergovernmental Revenue $5,992,302
Use of Money& Property $77,077
Other Revenue $314,066
Sales of Capital Assets $127,662
Salvage Sales $13,705
$87,865,005
EXPENDITURES
Police $63,394,561
Elections $500,000
Park and Recreation $1,278,806
Neighborhood Services $852,771
Transfer to General Debt Service Fund $2,828,921
Transfer to Solid Waste Fund(Loan) $2,362,957
Transfer to CCPD Capital Projects Fund $16,234,102
Transfer to 1T Refresh Capital $412,887
$87,865,005
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 2.Special Revenue Funds) Page 4 of 41
The Culture and Tourism Fund (7% Hotel Occupancy Tax) is a special revenue fund for
managing revenues generated by the City's 7%Hotel Occupancy Tax, by operation of the City's public
venues, and from a General Fund transfer for 380 agreement payments, and used primarily for purposes
of operating the Fort Worth Convention Center, the Will Rogers Memorial Complex, and the Cowtown
Coliseum, funding a contract with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau, and to pay costs
associated with construction and debt-financing of the Dickies Arena.
REVENUES
Hotel Occupancy Taxes $25,466,105
Charges for Services $4,045,500
Use of Money and Property $7,793,689
Other Revenue $1,671,000
License and Permits $15,000
Transfer from General Fund(380 Agreement) $3,544,846
$42,536,140
EXPENDITURES
Culture and Tourism $38,902,387
Transfer to General Fund $1,036,743
Transfer to Culture and Tourism Capital Projects Fund $1,035,000
Transfer to Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund $I96,000
Transfer to IT Refresh Capital $21,837
Transfer to Culture and Tourism Debt Fund $343,372
Transfer to Venue Debt Fund $455,317
Contribution to Fund Balance $545,484
$42,536,140
The Culture and Tourism Fund (2% Hotel Occupancy Tax) is a special revenue fund for
managing revenues generated by the City's 2%Hotel Occupancy and used, in accordance with Tax Code
Section 351.1065, for construction or debt-financing of convention center facilities and qualified
projects.
REVENUES
Hotel Occupancy Taxes $7,26I,741
$7,261,741
EXPENDITURES
Transfer to Culture&Tour DFW Revenue Share Capital Fund $3,570,294
Transfer to Culture and Tourism Debt Fund $3,691,447
$7,261,741
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 2.Special Revenue Funds) Page 5 of 41
The Culture and Tourism Fund (DFW Revenue Share)is a special revenue fund for managing
revenues generated from revenue sharing at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in accordance
with Chapter 22 Texas Transportation Code and used to maintain and improve facilities at the
Convention Center and Will Rogers Memorial Complex, and to pay costs associated with construction
and debt-financing of the Dickies Arena.
REVENUES
DFW Revenue Share $5,900,000
$5,900,000
EXPENDITURES
Transfer to Culture&Tour DFW Revenue Share Capital Fund $2,870,908
Debt Transfer Out $3,029,092
$5,900,000
The Culture and Tourism Fund (Project Finance Zone) is a special revenue fund for managing
and segregating revenues generated from Project Finance Zone#1. Funding is used to maintain and
improve facilities at qualified projects, including the Convention Center, Will Rogers Memorial Complex,
and the Dickies Arena,as well as assist in the payment of Arena debt.
REVENUES
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $5,609,674
Intergovernmental Revenue $6,370,314
$11,979,988
EXPENDITURES
Transfer to Venue Debt Fund $11,979,988
$11,979,988
The Arena Operating Fund is a special revenue fund for managing and segregating the venue
taxes that become effective with the opening of the Dickies Arena in November 2019. Funding is used to
maintain and improve facilities at the new Multipurpose Arena designated as the venue project.
REVENUES
Hotel Occupancy Taxes $6,217,740
$6,217,740
EXPENDITURES
Transfer to Venue Debt Fund $515,991
Contribution to Fund Balance $5,701,749
$6,217,740
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 2.Special Revenue Funds) Page 6 of 42
The Municipal Golf Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated by the
municipal golf courses and from a partial subsidy from the General Fund and used for funding
maintenance and operations of the golf facilities.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $4,599,647
Other Revenue $5,000
Transfer from General Fund(Operating Subsidy) $395,000
$4,999,647
EXPENDITURES
Park and Recreation $4,998,374
Transfer to IT Refresh Capital $1,273
$4,999,647
The Botanic Garden Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated by the
Fort Worth Botanic Garden, including funding provided by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and
the Fuller Foundation,and a partial subsidy from the General Fund and utilized for the overall
administration,operations,and maintenance of the Botanic Garden.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $2,291,481
Other Revenue $106,000
Use of Money and Property $995,900
Transfer from General Fund(Subsidy) $3,137,196
Transfer From Water/Sewer Fund $43,288
$6,573,865
EXPENDITURES
Park and Recreation $6,166,538
Transfer to Botanic Garden Capital Fund $260,000
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $147,327
$6,573,865
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 2.Special Revenue Funds) Page 7 of 41
The Environmental Protection Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated
primarily from collection of an environmental fee and used to fund the cost of complying with state and
federally mandated environmental regulations and programs.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $4,223,971
Use of Money and Property $56,000
$4,279,971
EXPENDITURES
Code Compliance $3,623,317
Transfer to General Fund $3,614
Transfer to Water/Sewer Fund $595,988
Transfer to IT Refresh Capital $900
Contribution to Fund Balance $56,152
$4,279,971
The Alliance Airport Facility Maintenance Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues
generated from a City-owned facility that Hillwood manages and leases on the City's behalf and used to
pay management and facility expenses and to fund capital projects.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $1,172,813
Charges for Services $121,920
Other Revenue $2,985,209
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $1,698,538
$5,978,480
EXPENDITURES
Property Management $5,978,480
$5,978,480
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 2.Special Revenue Funds) Page 8 of 41
The Special Purpose Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues generated from
various facilities, programs, and other sources that are dedicated or restricted for use for the facilities or
programs from which they were generated.
REVENUES
Other Taxes $850,000
Charges for Services $184,925
Use of Money and Property $1 15,000
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $33,618
$1,183,543
EXPENDITURES
Code Compliance $100,000
Municipal Court $218,543
Neighborhood Services $15,000
Transfer to General Capital Projects Fund $850,000
$1,183,543
The Special Donations Fund is a special revenue fund for managing donation and similar
gratuitous revenue received from outside entities and generally specified for particular purpose.
REVENUES
Donations $2,000,000
$2,000,000
EXPENDITURES
Non-Departmental $2,000,000
$2,000,000
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 2.Special Revenue Funds) Page 9 of 41
The Community Tree Planting Program Fund is a special revenue fund for managing revenues
generated primarily from tree removal fees and gas revenues and used for planting trees on public
property in partnership with third parties.
REVENUES
Transfers from Park Gas Lease Revenue $424,153
$424,153
EXPENDITURES
Park and Recreation $424,153
$424,153
The Library Automation System Sharing Fund is a special revenue fund utilized for managing
revenues and costs associated with shared library technology services among Fort Worth and other
participating libraries.
REVENUES
Intergovernmental Revenue $108,033
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $254,711
$362,744
EXPENDITURES
Library $362,744
$362,744
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 2.Special Revenue Funds) Page 10 of 41
SECTION 3. DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Debt service funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment
of, principal and interest on outstanding debt obligations as shown below.
The General Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund utilized to manage revenues from the
debt-rate tax and other resources and used to pay principal and interest on and to create a sinking fund
for outstanding general indebtedness of the City.
REVENUES
Property Tax $111,776,117
Transfer from CCPD $2,828,921
$114,605,038
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services(Debt Obligation) $114,605,038
$114,605,038
The Culture and Tourism Debt Service Fund (General) is a debt service fund utilized to manage
hotel occupancy tax revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and create
a sinking fund for outstanding debt related to improvements at the Convention Center and Will Rogers.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $275,300
Transfer from Culture and Tourism $343,372
Transfer from Culture and Tourism 2%Hotel $3,691,447
Transfer from DFW Revenue Share $3,029,092
$7,339,211
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services(Debt Obligation) $7,063,914
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $275,297
$7,339,211
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 3. Debt Service Funds) Page 11 of 41
The Venue Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund utilized to manage revenues from venue
taxes, hotel occupancy taxes and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and create a
sinking fund for outstanding debt related to the bonds issued to finance the City's portion of costs for
Dickies Arena.
REVENUES
Transfer from Culture and Tourism $455,317
Transfer from Culture and Tourism Project Finance Zone $11,979,988
Transfer from Culture and Tourism Venue $515,991
$12,951,296
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services(Debt Obligation) $10,102,918
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $2,848,378
$12,951,296
The Municipal Parking Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund utilized to manage revenues
from commercial off-street parking and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and to
create a sinking fund for outstanding debt related to municipal parking infrastructure.
REVENUES
Transfer from Municipal Parking Fund $3,207,760
$3,207,760
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services(Debt Obligation) $3,207,760
$3,207,760
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 3. Debt Service Funds) Page 12 of 41
The Solid Waste Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund utilized to manage revenues from
municipal solid waste service and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and to
create a sinking fund for outstanding debt related to solid waste infrastructure.
REVENUES
Transfer from Solid Waste Fund $504,988
$504,988
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services(Debt Obligation) $504,988
$504,988
The Stormwater Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund utilized to manage stormwater service
revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on and create a sinking fund for
outstanding debt related to stormwater infrastructure.
REVENUES
Transfer from Stormwater Utility $8,910,580
$8,910,580
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services(Debt Obligation) $8,794,925
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $115,655
$8,910,580
The Water Priority Lien Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund to manage water and
wastewater service revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on first lien,
parity debt obligations of the Water and Sewer Systems.
REVENUES
Transfer from Water/Sewer $92,539,640
$92,539,640
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services(Debt Obligation) $87,625,341
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $4,914,299
$92,539,640
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 3. Debt Service Funds) Page 13 of 41
The Water Subordinate Lien Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund to manage water and
wastewater service revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on the City's
State revolving loans and other subordinate liens of the Water and Sewer Systems.
REVENUES
Transfer from Water/Sewer $5,629,731
$5,629,731
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services(Debt Obligation) $5,571,293
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $58,438
$5,629,731
The Rock Creek Public Improvement District(PID) Debt Service Fund is a debt service fund to
manage Rock Creek PID revenues and other resources allocated to pay principal and interest on the
Rock Creek PID revolving loans.
REVENUES
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $898,175
$898,175
EXPENDITURES
Financial Management Services(Debt Obligation) $898,175
$898,175
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 3. Debt Service Funds) Page 14 of 41
SECTION 4. ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Enterprise funds are proprietary funds that are used for services provided to external customers
on an exchange-based, user charge basis, in which customers receive a benefit equivalent to the amount
being paid and which is similar to the operation of a commercial enterprise.
The Municipal Airports Fund is an enterprise fund used to manage funds associated with the
maintenance, management, operations, development and promotion of Alliance, Meacham
International, and Spinks Airports.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $4,588,585
Charges for Services $3,387 421
Other Revenue $20,540
License and Permits $35,400
Transfer from General Fund(Fire Lease) $59,501
$8,091,447
EXPENDITURES
Aviation $6,488,964
Transfer to General Fund(Fire Services) $59,501
Transfer to Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund $1,537,353
Transfer to IT Refresh Capital $5,629
$8,091,447
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 4. Enterprise Funds) Page 15 of 41
The Municipal Parking Fund is an enterprise fund used to manage funds associated with the
City's parking operations, including metered spaces, parking garages, surface lots, parking-garage office
space, valet parking permits, designated mobility-impaired street parking, and shared departmental
responsibility of parking enforcement.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $7,612 900
Use of Money and Property $209,928
License and Permits $13,800
Other Revenue $11
$7,836,639
EXPENDITURES
Transportation and Public Works $4,384,786
Transfer to Municipal Parking Debt Service Fund $3,207,760
Transfer to General Fund $105,049
Transfer to Municipal Parking Capital Projects Fund $108,225
Transfer to 1T Refresh Capital $900
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $29,919
$7,836,639
The Solid Waste Fund is an enterprise fund used to manage funds associated with the solid
waste and recyclable materials collection and disposal service provided to Fort Worth residents.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $56,136,786
Use of Money and Property $4,050,634
License and Permits $18,785
Other Revenue $2,298,233
Use of Fund Balance/Net Position $6,908,041
$69,412,479
EXPENDITURES
Code Compliance $62,165,749
Transfer to General Fund $4,748,037
Transfer to Water/Sewer Fund $1,299,098
Transfer to Solid Waste Capital Projects Fund $575,000
Payment in Lieu of Taxes $119,607
Transfer to Solid Waste Debt Service Fund $504,988
$69,412,479
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 4. Enterprise Funds) Page 16 of41
The Stormwater Utility Fund is an enterprise fund used to manage funds generated from the
stormwater utility fee,which funds projects to protect people and property from harmful stormwater
runoff.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $44 302 007
Use of Money and Property $150,000
Other Revenue $1,000
Sale of Capital Asset $42,600
$44,495,607
EXPENDITURES
Transportation and Public Works $16,282,141
Transfer to General Fund $20,196
Transfer To Water/Sewer Fund $1,174,572
Transfer to Solid Waste Capital Projects Fund $14,536,510
Payment in Lieu of Taxes $1,181,918
Transfer to IT Refresh Capital $13,804
Street Rental $2,079,906
Transfer to Stormwater Debt Service Fund $8,910,580
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $295,980
$44,495,607
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 4. Enterprise Funds) Page 17 of 41
The Water and Sewer Fund is an enterprise fund used to manage funds generated from water
and wastewater service fees provided to retail and wholesale customers.
REVENUES
License and Permits $1,387,004
Charges for Services $443,263,904
Use of Money and Property $1,427,293
Other Revenue $9,965,847
Sale of Capital Asset $80,000
Salvage Sales $25,000
Transfer from Water Impact $11,500,000
Transfer from Sewer Impact $5,000,000
Transfer From Environ Protection Fund $595,988
Transfer From Stormwater Utility Fund $1,174,572
Transfer From Solid Waste Fund $1,299,098
$475,718,706
EXPENDITURES
Water $180,442,299
Reclaimed Water Department $131,546
Wastewater Department $100,125,270
Transfer to Water Capital Fund $4,695,196
Transfer to General Fund for Public Art $600,712
Transfer to General Fund $20,176
Transfer to Botanic Garden Fund $43,288
Transfer To Water/Sewer Capital Fund $63,225,093
Payment in Lieu of Taxes $5,283,264
Street Rental $22,982,491
Transfer to Water Debt Funds $98,169,371
$475,718,706
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 4. Enterprise Funds) Page 18 of 41
SECTION 5. INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Internal service funds are proprietary funds used for operations provided to internal customers
(other City funds or departments) on a cost-reimbursement basis, in which customer departments and
funds pay on a pro rata,per-employee basis for operating costs of the department or fund that is providing
services.
The Capital Projects Services Fund is an internal service fund used to manage funds generated
from the internal service fees paid by General Fund Departments and other funds for services associated
with implementation of capital projects.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $14,837,093
Use of Money and Property $45,000
Other Revenue $17,747
Salvage Sales $1,500
$14,901,340
EXPENDITURES
Transportation and Public Works $14,368,252
Transfer to General Fund $4,477
Transfer to Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund $513,000
Transfer to IT Refresh Capital $15,611
$14,901,340
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 5. Internal Service Funds) Page 19 of 41
The Equipment Services Fund is an internal service fund used to manage funds generated from
the internal service fees paid by General Fund Departments and other funds for services and costs
associated with maintenance of the City's fleet of motor vehicles and associated equipment.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $29,292,997
Use of Money and Property $64,224
Other Revenue $12,676
Sale of Capital Asset $3,225
Salvage Sales $7,438
$29,380,560
EXPENDITURES
Property Management $29,366,488
Transfer to General Fund $14,072
$29,380,560
The Group Health and Life Insurance Fund is an internal service fund used to manage funds
generated from the internal service fees and health benefit expenses paid by the City through various
funds and by participating individuals for services and costs associated with employee health benefit
and life insurance coverage. With very limited exceptions,the City can make changes to its benefit
offerings at any time;these changes could include discontinuing benefit programs or changing the rates
at which the City contributes toward benefit costs. In general, employee benefits, except for previously
accrued retirement benefits, are not guaranteed to continue, and City contributions to any benefit
program are subject to sufficient funds being available and allocated in the annual budget process,
which includes appropriations solely for benefits projected to be payable during the ensuing fiscal year
in accordance with the pay-as-you-go funding plan for other post-employment benefit (OPEB) liabilities
that was adopted in Resolution 4464-06-2015.
REVENUES
Charges for Services $1,486,487
Use of Money and Property $3,180,000
Other Revenue $69,339,192
$74,005,679
EXPENDITURES
Human Resources $74,005,679
$74,005,679
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 5. Internal Service Funds) Page 20 of 41
The Retiree Healthcare Trust is a fiduciary fund used to manage funds generated from the
internal service fees and health benefit expenses paid by the City through various funds and by
participating retired individuals for services and costs associated with retired employee health benefit
and life insurance coverage. With very limited exceptions,the City can make changes to its benefit
offerings at any time;these changes could include discontinuing benefit programs or changing the rates
at which the City contributes toward benefit costs. In general, employee benefits, except for previously
accrued pension benefits, are not guaranteed to continue, and City contributions to any benefit program
are subject to sufficient funds being available and allocated in the annual budget process, which includes
appropriations solely for benefits projected to be payable during the ensuing fiscal year in accordance
with the pay-as-you-go funding plan for other post-employment benefit (OPEB) liabilities that was
adopted in Resolution 4464-06-2015.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $1,000,000
Other Revenue $31,548,119
$32,548,119
EXPENDITURES
Human Resources $29,141,729
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $3,406,390
$32,548,119
The Risk Financing Fund is an internal service fund used to manage funds generated from the
internal service fees paid by General Fund departments and other funds for implementation of
statutorily mandated workers' compensation benefits for City employees and services associated with
both City and third-party injury and property claims and risk reduction and avoidance strategies related
thereto.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $400,000
Other Revenue $21,902,245
$22,302,245
EXPENDITURES
Human Resources $21,091,923
Transfer to 1T Refresh Capital $7,228
Contribution to Fund Balance/Net Position $1,203,094
$22,302,245
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 5. Internal Service Funds) Page 21 of 41
SECTION 6. GAS WELL ENDOWMENT and DEVELEOPMENT FEE FUNDS
The endowment gas lease funds were established for the purpose of managing the gas well
revenues and associated expenditures/expenses. Revenues are derived from lease bonuses and royalties,
other gas-related revenue, and distributions from the Trust Fund and are used for operating costs, one-
time program initiatives, and capital projects which meet program and project criteria for gas wells. The
funds appropriated are for the administration of the fund, payment of bank fees, and transfers to
allowable operating funds. Capital activity related to gas well revenue is set forth in Section 7. The
dedication fees fund was established to manage neighborhood projects for the City with revenue derived
from developer fees.
The Aviation Endowment Gas Fund is a special revenue fund used to manage Gas well
revenues, which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easements, and mitigation fees, associated with the
City of Fort Worth Aviation Department.
REVENUES
Use of Money&Property $325,221
$325,221
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees $279,000
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $46,221
$325,221
The Aviation Gas Lease Capital Project Fund is used to manage Gas well revenues, which
include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easements, and mitigation fees, associated with the City of Fort
Worth Aviation Department.
REVENUES
Use of Money&Property $89,637
$89,637
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees $43,343
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $46,294
$89,637
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 6.Gas Well Endowment Funds) Page 22 of 41
The General Endowment Gas Lease Fund is a special revenue fund used to manage gas well
revenues, which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easements, and mitigation fees, associated with the
City of Fort Worth's city-owned land.
REVENUES
Use of Money&Property $601,378
$601,378
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees $166,000
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $35,378
Transfer Out(Public Art) $400,000
$601,378
The General Gas Lease Capital Project Fund is used to manage gas well revenues,which include
bonuses, royalties, pipeline easements, and mitigation fees, associated with the City of Fort Worth's
city-owned land.
REVENUES
Use of Money&Property $76,339
$76,339
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees $37,887
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $38,452
$76,339
The Lake Worth Gas Lease Capital Project Fund is used to manage gas well revenues, which
include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easements, and mitigation fees,associated with Lake Worth.
REVENUES
Use of Money and Property $165,526
$165,526
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees $78,157
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $87,369
$165,526
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 6.Gas Well Endowment Funds) Page 23 of 41
The Municipal Golf Gas Lease Capital Project Fund is used to manage gas well revenues, which
include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easements, and mitigation fees, associated with the City of Fort
Worth Park and Recreation Department golf courses.
REVENUES
Use of Money&Property $6,530
$6,530
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees $3,147
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $3,383
$6,530
The PARD Dedication Fees Fund is used to manage revenues and expenditures associated with
neighborhood projects for the City. The PARD Dedication Fees Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from fees from the neighborhood developers.
REVENUES
Use of Money& Property $211,578
$211,578
EXPENDITURES
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $211,578
$211,578
The PARD Endowment Gas Fund is a special revenue fund used to manage gas well revenues,
which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easements,and mitigation fees, associated with the City of
Fort Worth Park and Recreation Department.
REVENUES
Use of Money&Property $108,371
$108,371
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees $97,000
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $11,371
$108,371
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The PARD Gas Lease Capital Project Fund is used to manage gas well revenues,which include
bonuses, royalties, pipeline easements, and mitigation fees, associated with the City of Fort Worth Park
and Recreation Department.
REVENUES
Use of Money& Property $535,448
$535,448
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees $10,478
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $100,817
Transfer Out(Community Tree Program) $424,153
$535,448
The Water and Sewer Endowment Gas Fund is a special revenue fund used to manage Gas well
revenues, which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easements, and mitigation fees, associated with the
City of Fort Worth Water Department.
REVENUES
Use of Money&Property $67,475
$67,475
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees $59,000
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $8,475
$67,475
The Water and Sewer Gas Lease Capital Project Fund is used to manage gas well revenues,
which include bonuses, royalties, pipeline easements, and mitigation fees, associated with the City of
Fort Worth Water Department.
REVENUES
Use of Money&Property $54,502
$54,502
EXPENDITURES
Bank Fees $28,849
Transfer Out(Administrative Fees) $25,653
$54,502
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019 (Section 6.Gas Well Endowment Funds) Page 25 of 41
SECTION 7.CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
That there shall be appropriations for the Capital Improvement Plans of the City of Fort Worth for
Fiscal Year 2020, including Capital Projects and Capital Programs, as follows:
GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The General Capital Improvement Plan is used to complete activities such as acquisition of land
or construction of infrastructure consistent with governmental activities of the City of Fort Worth.
Appropriations for Capital Projects and Programs are outlined below, which includes total General
Capital Improvement Plan appropriations of$136,632,541.
Capital Category Project FY2020
Bridges Bridge Rehabilitation P_PB0003 7,500,000
Business Applications Econ Dev Communication Plan P_102315 100,000
Business Applications-IT P_P00037 1,330,207
Community Partnerships Bus Route Reorganization P_102310 250,000
Transit Mobile Phone App P_102311 500,000
Medical District ZIPZONE P_102312 250,000
Leveraging&Partnership Oppor P_P00118 198,699
Transit Initiatives P_P00129 500,000
Future Community Partnerships P_P00047 750,000
Community Park Imp Mowing P_P00128 1,000,000
Drives&Parking Lots PARD Roads and Parking P_P00098 1,090,000
Education Public Education&Gov't(PEG) P_100536 750,000
Equipment Parking Garages P_P00008 108,225
Equipment-Police P_P00033 68,932
Facility Improvements Central Lib Office Buildout P_102313 100,000
Building Security Upgrade P_102314 1,000,000
Edgewood Park P_102325 300,000
Wesleyan Hills Park P_102326 300,000
PARD Rec Fitness Equipment P_P00109 79,000
Nature Center Improvements P_P00122 12,000
Las Vegas Trail Cap Maint P_P00123 130,000
Fire Station Maintenance P_P00130 200,000
Mayfest Lease Agreement P_P00106 41,000
Park Improvements P_P00059 3,180,301
Hardware PC Refresh-General-IT P_P00090 1,461,446
PC Refresh-Other Funds-IT P_P00091 484,202
Neighborhood Street Imp NSD Alleyway Maintenance P_P00105 200,000
New Facilities Kings ridge/Kings ridge West 654,720
Vineyards at Heritage Park P_102318 476,533
McPherson Reserve Park P_102319 729,452
Deer Meadow Park P_102324 632,479
Marine Creek Lake Park P_102335 500,000
Tim Watson Reserve Park P_102336 500,000
New Transportation Street Construction/Recon/Reha P_PB0001 31,750,000
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 7.Capital Improvements) Page 26 of 41
Capital Category Project FY2020
Public Safety Neighborhood/School Safety P_PB0007 3,750,000
Warning Siren Maintenance P_P00131 230,000
Railroad Crossings Railroad Crossings P_PB0004 2,200,000
Redevelopement/Reno Botanic Garden Renovation-Reh P_P00110 260,000
Recurring Facility Mtn & Rpr P_P00049 2,185,000
Neighborhood Improv.Strat. P_P00080 3,100,000
Roof Repair& Replace Citywide P_P00082 717,000
Minor Repair& Renovate Cityw P_P00083 903,000
Golf Improvements P_P00096 110,000
Sidewalk Infrastructure Sidewalks/Bicycle Lanes P_PB0002 4,250,000
ADA Improvements P_P00127 742,870
Street Light Infrastructure Street Lights P_PB0005 2,500,000
Street Lighting Programmable P_P00124 500,000
Street Maint Pavement Mgmt-Reclamation P_P00125 500,000
Pavement Markings P_P00126 1,398,000
Contract Bridge Maintenance P_P00017 1,796,000
Contract Brick Pavement Repair P_P00018 421,000
Concrete Restoration P_P00019 2,305,000
Contract Street Maintenance P_P00020 16,401,000
Street Maintenance P_P00022 870,000
Studies PARD Studies P_P00119 75,000
Technology Infrastructure Capital Projects Svcs Business P_P00111 251,000
Technology Infrastructure-IT P_P00038 6,911,971
ERP IT P_P00093 450,000
Traffic Signals Traffic Signals P_PB0006 3,000,000
Traffic System Maintenance P_P00021 5,592,000
Vehicles Vehicles-Police P_P00035 12,188,504
Vehicles-Capital Proj Srvs P_P00073 262,000
Cult&Tour Vehicle Replace P_100675 196,000
General VERF P_P00097 5,440,000
Total Plan $136,632,541
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Funding Source FY2020
General Fund Capital Interfund Transfer Out 50,288,316
VERF Transfer-Out 5,440,000
Crime Control &Prev Distr Capital Interfund Transfer Out 15,928,636
IT Refresh Transfer Out 412,887
Culture&Tourism Capital Interfund Transfer Out 196,000
IT Refresh Transfer Out 21,837
Municipal Golf IT Refresh Transfer Out 1,273
Botanic Gardens Specl Revenue Capital Interfund Transfer Out 260,000
Environmental Protection IT Refresh Transfer Out 900
Special Purpose Cable T.V Proj 750,000
Stormwater Utility IT Refresh Transfer Out 13,804
Municipal Parking Capital Intrafund Transfer Out 108,225
IT Refresh Transfer Out 900
Municipal Airport IT Refresh Transfer Out 9,762
Capital Projects Service Capital Interfund Transfer Out 251,000
Capital Intrafund Transfer Out 262,000
IT Refresh Transfer Out 15,611
Risk Financing IT Refresh Transfer Out 7,228
PARD Gas Lease Capital Project UNSGAS Project 540,000
Muni Golf Gas Lease Cap Proj UNSGAS Project 110,000
General Capital Projects Lease Revenue 41,000
Special Donations Cap Projects Contributions From Others 12,000
PARD Dedication Fees Unspec Project 1,550,000
Neighborhood Unit 2-27 229,452
Neighborhood Unit 2-28 132,479
NU 6-22 Coventry Hills&Tarrant Park Vista Study 66,533
NU 6-23 Bear Creek Vista 54,720
ITS Capital Unspec Project 1,502,917
2018 Bond Program Proceeds From Sale Of Bonds 57,960,000
Outside Revenue Capital Interfund Transfer Out 465,061
Total Funding $136,632,541
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 7.Capital Improvements) Page 28 of 41
MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Municipal Airports Capital Improvement Plan is used to complete enhancements to the
City's airports. Appropriations for Capital Projects and Programs are outlined below, which includes total
Municipal Airports Capital Improvement Plan appropriations of$393,000.
Capital Category Project FY2020
Equipment Meacham Equipment-Vehicles P_P00011 75,000
Assessments Spinks Assessment and Studies P_P00115 28,000
Equipment Spinks Equipment-Vehicles P_P00012 110,000
Facility Improvements Spinks Maintenance P_P00113 180,000
Total Plan $393,000
Funding Source FY2020
Municipal Airport Capital Intrafund Transfer Out 213,000
Aviation Gas Lease Cap Proj UNSGAS Project 180,000
Total Funding $393,000
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PUBLIC EVENTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Public Events Capital Improvement Plan ensures that the city public events facilities are
developed, maintained and upgraded to meet the needs of facility users and provide an environment for
exceptional customer service. Appropriations for Capital Projects and Programs are outlined below,
which includes total Public Events Capital Improvement Plan appropriations of$4,385,000.
Capital Category Project FY2020
Equipment Fire Alarm(3) Replacements 850,000
Redevelopement/Reno FWCC Minor Renovation& Repair P_P00053 585,000
New WRMC Arena P_C40004 1,000,000
WRMC Minor Renovation&Repair P_P00054 1,950,000
Total Plan $4,385,000
Funding Source FY2020
Culture&Tourism Capital Interfund Transfer Out 1,035,000
Culture&Tourism 2%Hotel Capital Interfund Transfer Out 3,350,000
Total Funding $4,385,000
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STORMWATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan is used to complete projects to enhance the
management of stormwater runoff.Appropriations for Capital Projects and Programs are outlined
below, which includes total Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan appropriations of$14,536,510.
Capital Category Project FY2020
Drainage Improvements Drainage Improvement Projects P_P00043 1,243,000
Flooding Assessments P_P00046 1,450,000
Equipment Minor Equipment P_P00014 125,000
Floodplain Mgmt SW Advanced Flood Warning Sys P_P00108 700,000
Hardware Technology P_P00015 100,000
Heavy Equipment Vehicles-Stormwater P_P00016 600,000
Neighborhood Drainage Imp Greenfield Acres Drainage Impr P_CO1549 176,000
Minor Neighborhood Drainage Im P_P00044 600,000
Westcliff Drainage P_C01669 8,000,000
Public Safety SW Hazard Rd Overtop Safety Imp 28,426
Rdwy Crossings&Channel Imp SW Hazardous Rd Overtopping 257,042
Redevelopement/Reno Stormdrain Pipe Rehab P_P00114 1,257,042
Total Plan $14,536,510
Funding Source FY2020
Stormwater Utility Capital Intrafund Transfer Out 14,536,510
Total Funding $14,536,510
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 7.Capital Improvements) Page 31 of 41
SOLID WASTE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Solid Waste Capital Improvement Plan is used to complete projects to enhance the
management of residential and commercial solid waste, and recycling,within the City of Fort Worth.
Appropriations for Capital Projects and Programs are outlined below,which includes total Solid Waste
Capital Improvement Plan appropriations of$875,000.
Capital Category Project FY2020
Facility Improvements Projects for removal of hazard P_P00042 300,000
Vehicles Vehicles&Equipment-Solid Was P_P00041 575,000
Total Plan $875,000
Funding Source FY2020
General Fund Capital Interfund Transfer Out 300,000
Solid Waste Capital Interfund Transfer Out 575,000
Total Funding $875,000
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SECTION 8. DELEGATED AUTHORITY
OPERATIONS BUDGET
In accordance with Chapter X of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth,Texas, by adoption of this
ordinance,the City Council authorizes and delegates to the City Manager,or his designee,the authority
to transfer appropriations within and among departments and funds, in a cumulative amount not to
exceed the total amount budgeted and appropriated for each specific purpose and subject to a
requirement that the City Manager, or his designee, shall be required to report such transfers and
allocations to the City Council in periodic financial reports throughout the fiscal year, under the
following conditions:
A. Monies that are designated specifically and by amount in the budget for transfer among
funds or departments of the City during the upcoming fiscal year for the purpose of meeting debt
service, internal service, and capital expenditure commitments and other interfund and
interdepartmental obligations.
B. Appropriations in Section 1 of this ordinance specifically identify and allocate monies
within the Non-Departmental Center of the General Fund for designated purposes, such as separation
pay, contractual services,tuition reimbursement, elections, and training initiative. In connection with
the occurrence of an event within a designated purpose, monies may be transferred and allocated from
the Non-Departmental Center of the General Fund to the utilizing department's center within the Fund.
C. Appropriations in the Special Donations Fund in Section 2 of this ordinance specifically
identify and allocate monies, such as donations that are anticipated to be received during the fiscal year
of that constitute unencumber fund balance from prior years' donations. Following actual receipt or
availability, monies may be transferred and allocated from the Non- Departmental Center of the Special
Donations Fund to the receiving department's center within the Special Donations Fund.
D. Appropriations in the Special Purpose Fund in Section 2 of this ordinance include fee-
based revenues, such as third party instructor payments and summer day camp fees,that the Park and
Recreation and Neighborhood Services Departments are anticipated to receive during the fiscal year.
Following the actual receipt or availability, the monies may be transferred and allocated from the Non-
Departmental Center of the Special Revenue Fund to the appropriate project center with the Special
Revenue Fund.
E. Appropriations in the Municipal Airports Fund in Section 4 of this ordinance include one
or more projects that encompass airport revenue-based payments that are owed to Alliance Air Services
Ordinance No.2383S-09-2019(Section 8. Delegated Authority) Page 33 of 41
for its management of Alliance Airport and that are tied to and contingent upon Alliance Airport
revenues that are anticipated to be received during the fiscal year. Following the actual receipt or
availability,the monies may be transferred and allocated from the Non-Departmental Center of the
Municipal Airports Fund to the appropriate project center with the Municipal Airports Fund.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
That capital appropriations are intended to be life-of-project/life-of-program appropriations and
are considered encumbered and available until the associated project or program has been fully
completed.And that in accordance with this concept, the City Manager or his designee, is hereby
authorized to take all actions and effect all transactions necessary to rollover capital appropriations that
remain unspent at the conclusion of a fiscal year to the ensuing fiscal year so long as the associated
capital program, capital project, or capital outlay remains incomplete.And that, on completion of a
specific capital program, capital project, or capital outlay, the City Manager or his designee, is hereby
authorized to return or"sweep" any remaining unspent appropriation (i)to the overarching capital
project, program, or outlay, if applicable,to the extent such overarching project, program, or outlay
remains open and incomplete to allow such unspent appropriation to be allocated for further use on
other subprojects within such project, program, or outlay and (ii) if no overarching project, program, or
outlay exists or remains open, to the fund balance of the original funding source for future use and
appropriation by the City Council in accordance with applicable law.And that all actions taken in
accordance with the authority delegated under this Section shall be taken in accordance and compliance
with all applicable laws and ordinances.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENTS
That appropriations in the Community Facilities Agreement Program identify and allocate
monies that are anticipated to be received during the fiscal year from developers for the inspection,
materials testing, and other services to be performed by City staff in connection with community
facilities agreement projects that are funded solely by developers. In accordance with Chapter X of the
Charter of the City of Fort Worth,Texas, by adoption of this ordinance,the City Council authorizes and
delegates to the City Manager or his designee, authority,following the actual receipt of such monies, to
enact and make transfers and allocations of such monies in a cumulative amount not to exceed the total
amount budgeted, with such transfers and appropriation to be made from the Non-Departmental
Project of the Government Community Facilities Agreement Fund and/or the Water&Sewer
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019 (Section 8. Delegated Authority) Page 34 of 41
Community Facilities Agreement Fund, as applicable, to the receiving project's center within the
respective fund, provided, however,that the City Manager or his designee, shall be required to report
such transfers and allocations to the City Council in periodic financial reports throughout the fiscal year.
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 8. Delegated Authority) Page 35 of 41
SECTION 9: RATIFICATION
OPERATIONS BUDGET
That all appropriation ordinances approved by the City Council effecting this budget for the
ensuing fiscal year beginning October 1, 2019,and ending September 30, 2020, are hereby ratified and
incorporated into the same.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
That prior appropriation ordinances approved by the City Council related to capital programs,
capital projects, and capital outlays to be undertaken during the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2019,
and ending September 30, 2020, and such ordinances are hereby acknowledged.
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SECTION 10: INCORPORATION OF PUBLISHED BUDGET
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 and approved by the City
Council in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter,which budget is on file with the City
Secretary, incorporated herein, and made a part of this ordinance by reference thereto and shall be
considered in connection with the expenditures of the above appropriations.
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Section 10. Incorporation of Published Budget) Page 37 of 41
SECTION 11: LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES, COMMITMENTS, AND OBLIGATIONS
OPERATIONS BUDGET
That no department, division, officer, or employee of the City may expend, obligate, or commit
any funds in an amount that exceeds the lesser of: (i) appropriations authorized by the adopted budget,
including any duly enacted amendments or supplements thereto, or(ii)actual available resources.
Further, that no department, division, officer, or employee of the City may expend, obligate, or commit
any monies, such as grant funds or donations,that are anticipated to be received or any monies, such as
asset forfeiture fund balance, that are anticipated to become available for expenditure unless and until
such funds have been transferred and allocated in accordance with the Delegated Authority granted
herein.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
That no department, division, officer,or employee of the City may expend, obligate, or commit
any funds in an amount that exceeds the lesser of: (i) appropriations authorized by the adopted budget
and appropriation ordinances, including any duly enacted amendments or supplements thereto, or(ii)
actual available resources. Further,that no department, division, officer, or employee of the City may
expend, obligate, or commit any monies, such as grant funds or donations, that are anticipated to be
received or any monies, such as asset forfeiture fund balance, that are anticipated to become available
for expenditure unless and until such funds have been received and appropriated.
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SECTION 12: LEGAL LEVEL OF CONTROL
OPERATIONS BUDGET
That, except as otherwise provided in this section, the legal level of control shall be at the
department for each fund for which a budget is adopted herein, meaning that, notwithstanding
appropriation or expense category details outlined in the budget documents incorporated herein under
Section 8 of this ordinance, the City Manager or his designee may, in consultation with a department
head, approve reallocation of funds between and among categories of budgeted expenses within a
department's budget without the approval of the City Council so long as such reallocation otherwise
complies with all applicable laws and ordinances and does not result in a net increase to the
department's overall appropriation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Manager or his designee is
authorized: (i) to make transfers and allocations in accordance with Section 8 of this ordinance and (ii)to
transfer revenues, appropriations, and associated authorized positions between departments within a
single fund order to reflect any organizational changes occurring during the fiscal year.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
That the legal level of control for capital appropriations shall be at the Project, Program, or
Outlay level, as applicable, for which an appropriation has been adopted, whether in this ordinance or
another ordinance duly adopted by the City Council in the past or during this fiscal year.The City
Manager, acting directly or through the Assistant City Managers, may approve the allocation of funds to
a lower level within the same Project, Program, or Outlay, as applicable, without the approval of the City
Council so long as such reallocation otherwise complies with all applicable laws and ordinances and does
not result in a net increase to the overall appropriation of the Project, Program, or Outlay, as applicable.
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Section 12. Legal Level of Control) Page 39 of 41
SECTION 13: PUBLICATION
That following the final passage,the caption of this ordinance shall be published in the official
newspaper of the City of Fort Worth.
SECTION 14: SEVERABILITY
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 a decision, opinion, or
judgement 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 15:SAVINGS CLAUSE
All rights and remedies of the City of Fort Worth,Texas are expressly saved as to any and all
violations of the provisions of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, or any other ordinances of the City,
that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations
and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal,whether pending in court or not, under such
ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance, but may be prosecuted until final disposition
by the courts.
SECTION 16: CONFLICTS
That all ordinances and appropriations for which provisions have previously been made are
hereby expressly repealed if in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
Ordinance No. 23835-09-2019(Sections 13-17, Misc.) Page 40 of 41
SECTION 17: EFFECTIVE DATE
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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ATTEST:
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Sarah Fullen�vider, City Attorney ary J. Kays r Ci y S cret y
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Adopted:September 17, 2019 Effective:September 17, 2019
Ordinance No.23835-09-2019(Sections 13-17,Misc.) Page 41 of 41