HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23878-10-2019 Ordinance No.23878-10-2019
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND , IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT 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 2019-2020 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 $500,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the Emergency
Management Performance grant program.
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 23835-09-2019 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 FORS"AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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sistant City Attorney Nlary J. Kays,�,
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 15, 2019
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/15/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0223
LOG NAME: 36EMPG2020
SUBJECT
Authorize Office of Emergency Management to Apply for the Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant,and if Awarded,
Authorize Execution of a Related Grant Contract with the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the Amount Up to$250,000.00,Authorize
Transfer in the Amount Up to$250,000.00,as Required,for the City's Fifty Percent Match from the General Fund to the Grants Operating Federal
Fund,Authorize Transfer of Certain Funds and Eligible Grant Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Authorize the Office of Emergency Management to apply for the Fiscal Year 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Texas
Division of Emergency Management in the amount up to$250,000.00 to reimburse expenditures from the City's Emergency Management
program;
2.If awarded the grant:
a.Authorize the acceptance and execution of a grant contract with the Texas Division
of Emergency Management in the amount of the award,which will be
in an amount up to$250,000.00;
b.Authorize the transfer of the Office of Emergency Management funds from the
General Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount up to
$250,000.00 as the City's fifty percent match for the grant;and
3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of
$500,000.00,subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Division of Emergency Management provides funds to reimburse cities for conducting Emergency Management Planning and
Preparedness activities through the Emergency Management Performance Grant(EMPG).The City anticipates receiving an award in the amount
up to$250,000.00 from the Fiscal Year 2020 EMPG Program based upon Fiscal Year 2003-Fiscal Year 2019 awards.
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication will authorize the Office of Emergency Management to apply for a Fiscal Year 2020 EMPG
Grant.Additionally,approval will also authorize acceptance of the EMPG award and transfer of the City's fifty percent match in the amount up to
$250,000.00 from the approved Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund Budget to the Grants Operating Federal Fund.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the Grants Operating Federal Fund.
This is a reimbursement grant;Indirect costs are allowable under this program.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6199
Oriainating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803