HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24025-01-2020 Ordinance No.24025-01-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,275,000.00, FROM A
TRANSFER FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND, FOR CANCER PREVENTION
PROGRAMS; 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
General Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$1,275,000.00, from a transfer from the Risk Management
Fund, for cancer prevention programs.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 FO AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
Denis C.WEIroy, s stant City Attorney ry J. K
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 28, 2020
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/28/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0043
LOG NAME: 14RISK CANCER PREVENTION AND SAFETY
SUBJECT
Adopt Ordinances Increasing Appropriations in the Risk Management Fund by$1,305,000.00,with$1,275,000.00 for a Transfer to Capital for
Implementation of the Cancer Prevention Program and$30,000.00 for Continued Implementation of the Active Shooter Program,and in the
General Capital Projects Fund by$1,275,000.00 from Transferred Funds(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Risk Management Fund in the amount of
$1,305,000.00,from use of fund balance,with$30,000.00 for active shooter training and$1,275,000.00 for a transfer to capital for cancer
prevention programs;and
2. Adopt the attached ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Capital Project Fund in the amount of
$1,275,000.00,from a transfer from the Risk Management Fund,for cancer prevention programs.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to appropriate funding for the approved Cancer Prevention program and Active Shooter
program.
On October 22,2019 the Fire Department and Risk Management provided a briefing to Mayor and Council,on the proposed Cancer Prevention
program and the associated funding.The program reinforces the need to provide training,offer forums for conversations,and encourage more
research on cancers that specifically impact firefighters so proactive measures can be developed.The proposed funding will focus on fire gear
and gear cleaning equipment to reduce firefighters'exposure to potential cancer causing elements.
This year alone,Workers'Compensation cost associated with Fire Department cancer claims has reached an approximate$700,000.00.At this
time,we have 37 firefighters in either treatment or remission.
Proposed Cancer Prevention Program Funding
Equipment Total Funding Justification
Extractor cleaners $180,000 Cleaning system set up in each
district of City
SCBA Harness Washing System $25,000 Reduce risk of cross
contamination and cleaning
Additional Structural Fire Gear $300,000 Additional gear to change out
when contaminated
Nonstructural Firefighting Gear $460,000 Protective gear that has not been
exposed to fire
Particulate Hoods $100,000 Reduce contaminate exposure to
neck,etc.
Fire Gear Locker Covers $90,000 Fire gear cover to reduce risk of
diesel exposure
Weatherproof Coats $90,000 Reduce use of fire gear
inclement weather
Extrication Gloves $30,000 Reduce use of fire gloves in non-
fire related cases
TOTAL $1,275,000
Additionally,in line with the City's Active Shooter program implementation,the HR Risk Division will launch the citywide distribution of Bleeding
Control Kits and the first phase of Door Guards hardware.
The Bleeding Control Kits provide users access to equipment which can help stop traumatic hemorrhaging in the event of an emergency.
The Door Guard equipment allows occupants to lockdown and secure an area from the inside against an active shooter.The equipment will not
require structure modifications or maintenance.
Because the adopted budget ordinance provides delegated authority for budgeted transfers,separate authorization of the transfer is not required.
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 the approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached supplemental appropriation
ordinances,funds will be available in the operating and capital budgets of the Risk Management Fund and the General Capital Projects Fund Risk
Cancer Prevention Program project. Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Risk Management Department has the responsibility of verifying
the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Brian Dickerson 7783
Additional Information Contact: Mark Barta 7790