HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20260-07-2012Ordinance No. 20260 -07 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00,
AND DECREASING THE UNASSIGNED GENERAL FUND BALANCE BY THE
SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUED FUNDING OF A
CONSULTANT TO ASSIST THE CITY MANAGER IN REGARDS TO PUBLIC
SAFETY LABOR NEGOTIATION ISSUES; 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 2011 -2012 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $65,000.00, and decreasing the unassigned General Fund Balance for the
same amount, for the purpose of continued funding of a consultant to assist the City Manager in regards to
public safety labor negotiation issues.
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 No.19911 -09 -2011 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 10, 2012
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved- on 7/10/2012 - Ordinance Nc :,2Q2fi0 -07 =2012
DATE: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25671
LOG NAME: 02DENTON 2012 AMEND
SUBJECT:
Authorize an Increase of $65,000.00 to the Maximum Amount to Be Paid to Lowell Denton of Denton,
Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P.C., to Assist the City as a Consultant to the City Manager in Public Safety
Labor Negotiation Issues and Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Appropriations in
the General Fund in the Amount of $65,000.00 and Decreasing the Unassigned General Fund Balance by
the Same Amount (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance
increasing appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $65,000.00 and decreasing the
unassigned General Fund Balance by the same amount for the services of Lowell Denton of Denton,
Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P.C., for continued assistance to the City Manager as a Consultant regarding
public safety labor negotiations issues.
DISCUSSION:
On November 15, 2011, the City Council approved (M &C C- 25265) which authorized the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Lowell Denton of Denton, Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P.C., as a Consultant to
assist the City Manager in regards to public safety labor negotiation issues in an amount up to $75,000.00.
An amendment to the original appropriation is requested due to the complexity of the pension issues
during the negotiation process. A delay in obtaining actuarial information and the multiple steps
necessary for the study, verification, due diligence, and design of potential solutions were not in the
original projected cost. As a result, additional costs are anticipated in the amount of $65,000.00.
Denton, Navarro, Rocha and Bernal, P.C., is a certified Minority and Women Business Enterprise, 75
percent owned by qualifying individuals.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that, upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current
operating budget of the General Fund. Upon approval, the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund
will exceed the minimum reserve as outlined in the Financial Management Policy Statements.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
GG01 539120 0021000 $65.000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Logname: 02DENTON 2012 AMEND
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
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Submitted for Citv Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Susan Alanis (8180)
Susan Alanis (8180)
Susan Alanis (8180)
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