HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 7598 ORDINANCE NO. 7598. _ _
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 AND APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS
FUNDS AND PURPOSES OF SUCH ESTIMATE; APPROPRIATING
MONEY TO PAY INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL SINKING FUND
REQUIREMENTS ON ALL OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS UPON THIS ORDIN-
ANCE BEFORE THE ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS A
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND APPRO-
PRIATIONS IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
ORDINANCE AND FOR THE PUBLICATION AND FINAL PASS-
AGE THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the appropriations for the ensuing fiscal year be-
ginning October 1, 1977, and ending September 30, 1978, for
the different departments and purposes of the City of Fort
Worth be fixed and determined as follows:
I. GENERAL FUND
1. Mayor and Council $ 35,313
2. Office of City Manager 206,426
3. Research and Budget 195,044
4. Human Resources 659,825
5. Development 152,593
6. City Secretary 165,930
7. Law 575,206
8. Finance 4,492,835
9. Personnel and Civil Service 410,947
10. Housing and Community Development 312,567
11. Public Works $15,243,907
12. City Planning 613,576
13. Public Events and Facilities 991,797
14. Citran 1,134,950
15. Police, Fire, civil Defense 29,279,164
(Public Safety)
16. Traffic Engineering 2,869,122
17. Public Health 2,524,535
18. Park and Recreation 5,717,860
19. Library 2,234,501
20. Non-Departmental 1,780,149
21. Debt Service 10,815,421
GRAND TOTAL GENERAL FUND $80,411,668
II. AIRPORT FUND
The Aviation Department 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 that department as provided in the budget of the
City Manager, which includes a total Aviation Department appro-
priation of $905,378.
III. WATER AND SEWER FUND BUDGET
The Water Works Department 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 that
department as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which,
in accordance with the bond covenants, includes a combined
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appropriation for water and sewer debt service of $7,887,587
and a total Water and Sewer appropriation of $24,742,515.
SECTION 2.
That the distribution and division of the above named
appropriations shall 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 as 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 Thursday, August 11, 1977, the City manager
submitted to the City Council his budget estimate; that the
City Council of the City of Fort Worth shall sit as a com-
mittee of the whole in the Council Chamber at the City Hall
in the City of Fort Worth after the introduction of this
ordinance on the 16th day of August, A. D. 1977, at 9:30
o'clock A.M., to hear any complaints, suggestions or obser-
vations that any citizen, taxpayer or party interested may
desire to make with reference to any or all 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,
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this ordinance shall be published two times, one of which
publications shall not be less than ten (10) days before the
second reading and final passage of the ordinance, in the
official newspaper of the City of Fort Worth, which news-
paper is one of general circulation in said City, together
with a separate schedule setting forth the items in the es-
timate of the City Manager which were omitted or changed by
the City Council, and the reason for such omissions or changes,
as required by the Charter of said City.
SECTION 5.
That this ordinance shall not be presented for final
passage until ten (10) full days have elapsed after its pub-
lication, 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 portion, 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 pro-
vision has heretofore been made are hereby expressly re-
pealed if in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
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SECTION 8.
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:
City Attorney
ADOPTED: 3 1 `/ 77
EFFECTIVE:
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SCHEDULE OF CHANGES MADE
BY CITY COUNCIL FROM CITY MANAGER'S
PROPOSED 1977-78 BUDGET
Explanation of Revenue Changes
Original General Fund Revenue Estimate $79,633,671
Ad Valorem Taxes
Original Estimate $36,143,135
Revised Estimate 36,249,766
(addition due to increasing
the tax rate from the recom-
mended $1.66 per $100 assessed
valuation to $1.665 per $100
assessed valuation) + 106,631
Charges for Current Services
Original Estimate 9,105,160
Revised Estimate 9, 192,660
(addition due to establishing
the paper recycling program) + 87,500
Prior Year Revenue
Original Estimate - 0 -
Revised Estimate 583,866
(addition due to identified
non recurring Capital Outlay
items) + 583,866
Revised General Fund Revenue Estimate $80,411,668
Explanation of Appropriation Changes
General Fund Budget Proposed by city manager 79,633,671
Mayor and Council
Original Proposed Appropriation 71,591
Budget Approved by Council 35,313
(Decrease due to a reduction in
the amount allocated for the
Council Assistance Program
(-$21,278) and the elimination
of video tape equipment
(-15,000) -36,278
City Manager
Original Proposed Appropriation 200,851
Budget Approved by Council 206,426
(Increase due to salary adjust-
ment of City Manager) + 5,575
Human Resources
original Proposed Appropriation 628,271
Budget Approved by council 659,825
(Increase due to the addition of
two positions for Contract
Compliance) + 31,554
Development
original Proposed Appropriation 155,416
Budget Approved by Council 152,593
(Decrease due to the transfer of
Fringe Benefit expenses for the
Assistant Coordinator to be paid
from Water and Sewer Bond Funds) 2,823
City Secretary
original Proposed Appropriation 155,366
Budget Approved by Council 165,930
(Increase due to salary adjust-
ments for City Secretary and
Assistant City Secretary
(+$5,764) and the funding of
two (2) college interns for the
Council Assistance Program
(+4,800) + 10,564
Finance
original Proposed Appropriation 4,479,881
Budget Approved by Council 4,492,835
(increase due to salary adjust-
ments of Judges) + 12,954
Personnel
original Proposed Appropriation 394,410
Budget Approved by Council 410,947
(increase due to addition of a
Career Mobility Program) + 16,537
Housing and Community Development
original Proposed Appropriation 299,567
Budget Approved by Council 312,567
(increase due to the addition of
Airplane fly over to identify
heat loss from residences) + 13,000
Public Works
Original Proposed Appropriation $14,893,874
Budget Approved by Council 15,243,907
(Increase due to resumption of
paper re-cycling program
(+320,033) and addition of new
sound system for Northside
Coliseum (+$30,000) 350,033
Public Safety
Original Proposed Appropriation 28,932,855
Budget Approved by Council 29,279,164
(increase due to additional
salary adjustments for Police
Training Officer/Investigator
Personnel (+$22,000) , addit-
ional salary adjustments for
Fire Engineer personnel
(+$32,500) , restoring a Police
Officer as Flight observer on
the city helicopter (+$14,894) ,
Provision for a second Police
Training Class (+$270,203) ,
provision for Fire Service
Training Manuals for the Fire
Department (+$12,500) , addition
of 1.5 A.P. mechanics and re-
lated equipment for the Fire
Department (+$30,900) , restoring
of .75 A.P. Lieutenant within
the Fire Department (+$13,812)
offset partially by a reduction
of Police protection funded by
the City for non-profit organ-
izations (-$50,500) + 346,309
Public Health
Original Proposed Appropriation 2,493,285
Budget Approved by Council 2,524,535
(Increase to fund three add-
itional satellite adult nursing
clinics for six months) + 31,250
Park and Recreation
Original Proposed Appropriation 5,706,788
Budget Approved by Council 5,717,860
(Increase due to the re-instate-
ment of a Clerk Steno position
in Administration) + 11,072
Library
Original Proposed Appropriation $ 2,220,501
Budget Approved by Council 2,234,501
(Increase due to increasing
the North Branch book budget
(+$4,000) and providing addi-
tional materials for the South-
east Branch (+$10,000) + 14,000
Non-Departmental
Original Proposed Appropriation 1,805,899
Budget Approved by Council 1,780,149
(Reduction due to a proposed in-
crease in Surtran's fare per trip
and other cost saving proposals,
(-$100,000) and a reduction of
City contributions for street
decorations (-$750) , partially
offset by an increase in the
Convention and Visitor's Bureau
contribution (+$25,000) and
additional funds to develop a
Utility Regulation Department
(+$50,000) - 25,750
General Fund as Approved by City
Council $80,411,668
Water and Sewer Fund
Explanation of Revenue Chances
Original Estimate 24,660,901
Revised Estimate 24,742,515
(Increase due to additional
revenues estimated from
customer cities contracts) + 81,614
Explanation of Appropriation Chancres
Original Proposed Appropriation 24,660,901
Budget Approved by Council 24,742,515
(Increase due to the purchase
of 1,000 additional replacement
meters (+$18,400) the addition
of 1 A.P. for a second pipe
truck crew (+$12,715) ; .5 A.P.
Communicator I Position (+$5,399) ;
the purchase of a gas chromato-
graphy (+$16,800) ; and an add-
itional atomic absoration spec-
trophotometer (-+,$28,300) + 81,614
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REFERENCE SUBJECT: Adoption of 1977-78 PAGE
NUMSPRIORE F .gyi.13/77 G-3570 Annual Budget 1 Of 3
Attached is a summary of changes in the 1977-78 Proposed Budget which is
A"__e believed to represent the consensus of the City Council as determined during
h,,4,,,,,z the budget study sessions.
Proposed Changes
Mayor and Council
The Council decided to eliminate $15,000 for a video information system and
also decreased the funds proposed for the Council Assistance program
(421,278).
City Manager
The City Manager's salary was adjusted by an additional $5,575.
Human Resources
The Council added two EEO positions to provide improved contract compliance
capability, $31,554.
Development
Fringe benefit expense for position in Development Administration was deleted
and Will he paid by Water and Sewer bond funds. (--$2,823).
City Secretary
The Council made adjustments in the salaries of the City Secretary and the
Assistant City Secretary,! $5,764. Additional increases° are due to the
budgeting of the salaries for the College Interns for the Council Assistance
program in the City Secretary department, +$4,800.
Finance
The Council adjusted the salaries of the Municipal Court Judges for an
increase of $12,954.
Personnel
Funding was provided -for a Career Mobility Program,! 416,537.
Housing and Community Development
The funding level was increased due to the addition of airplane fly over
to identify heat loss from residences, +$13,000.
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: PAGE
NUMBER Adoption of 1977-78
9/13/77 G-3570 Annual Budget 2 3
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Public Wolks
The Council decided to resume the paper re-cycling program for an additional
$320,033 and included a new sound system for the Northside Coliseum at a
cost of $30,000.
Public Safety
The Council added $22,000 for salary adjustments for Police Training Off icer/
Investigator personnel and $32,500 for Fire Engineer personnel. A Police
officer was restored as a Flight Observer on the City Helicopter at a cost
of $14,894. Provision was made for a second Police Training class for an
additional $270,203; purchase of Fire Service Training manuals for a cost of
$12,500; and the addition of 1.5 Mechanics positions and related equipment
for a cost of $30,900. A Lieutenant position (.75 A.P.) was restored in
the Fire Department for a cost of $13,812. Police protection funded by the
City for nonprofit organizations was eliminated for a savings of $50,500.
Public Health
The Council decided to provide funds for three additional satellite adult
clinics for six months, +31,250.
Park and Recreation
The Council decided to rem-instate a Clerk-Steno position in the Administration
activity for a cost of $11,072.
Library
The Council increased the book budget for the North Branch library by
$4,000 and provided $10,000 in additional materials for the Southeast Branch.
Non-Departmental
The Non-Departmental budget was reduced $100,000 due to .a proposed increase
in the Surtran fare and other cost saving proposals and a reduction of $750 was made due to the elimination of funds for street decorations. These
reductions were partially offset by the increased contribution to the
Convention and Visitor's Bureau, +$25,000 and the provision of funds to
develop a Utility Regulation Department, +$50,000.
Water and Sewer
Funds were provided to purchase 1000 additional replacement meters fox
$18,400; to fund an additional position for a second pipe truck cre Sorat30n
cost of $12,715; to provide .5 Communication I position at $5,399
purchase of a gas chromatograph at $16,800; and an additional a
spectrophotometer for $28,300.
DATE REFERENCE SUWECr: Adoption of 1977-78 PAGE
NUMBER
9/13/77 G-3570 Annual Budget 3 � 3
Revenues
The Council amended the proposed tax rate of $1.66 per hundred dollar assessed
valuation to $1.665 per hundred dollar assessed valuation to provide
additional revenue of $106,631, and authorized the use of $583,866 from
Prior Year Revenue to finance non-recurring capital expense. An additional
$81,500 in revenue will result from the resumption of the paper recycling
program.
Water and Sewer Fund revenues were adjusted by $81,614 due to an increased
estimate of revenue from customer cities contracts.
Recommendations
It is recommended the Public Hearing be closed and:
1) An Appropriations Ordinance be adopted incorporating changes made
from the City Managers proposed budget as finally determined by the
City Council; and
2) An ordinance be adopted establishing the 1977-78 ad valorem tax rate
at $1:665 per $100 assessed valuation.
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Attachments
SUBMITTED BY: DISPOSITI BY COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY
APPROVED ❑ OTHER (DESCRIBE)
Adopted Ordinance No. 7598 Appropriations for CI SECRETARY
Fiscal Year 1977-78 Budget; DATE /
CITY MANAGER Adopted Ordinance No. 7619 Levying the 1977-78 9j �'�C ? '�
ad valorem taxes.