HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18589-05-2009Ordinance No, 18589-05-2009
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND !N THE AMOUNT OF $25,OQ0.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF EXECUTCNG AN AGREEMENT WITH WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
FOR TARRANT COUNTY TO FURTHER THE EARLY CHILDHOOD MATTERS
INITIATIVE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABtLITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CQNFLICT 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 far Fiscal Year 2008-2009, there
shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount $25,000.00,
from available funds; for the purpose of executing an agreement with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant
County to further the Early Childhood Matters Initiative.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
far 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. 18283 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 o#her ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shat! take effect upon adoption,
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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lSsristant taty Attorney
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayer and Council Communication
CC)UNCIL ACTIt}N. Appiroved on 51512U48 - t1rd. No. 18588-t)5-2008
DATE: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 ~ ~ ~~~~~~ ~~ . ~ ~ ~~~~ REFERENCE NO.: ""C-234g2~
LOG NAME: 07WORKFORCE2009
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of Agreement in the Amount of $25,000.00 with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant
County to Further the Early Childhood Matters Initiative and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
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RECOMfMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement in the amount of $25,000.04 with Workforce
Solutions for Tarrant County for the Cify to conduct specific activities to further the Early Childhood
Matters Initiative; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant Fund by $25,000.00, from available funds.
DISCUSSION:
On October 12, 2001, the City Council approved Resolution No. 3131, accepting an Early Childhood
Community Action Plan and authorizing the creation of an Early Childhood Matters Council to help
implement the plan.
To implement goals of the Community Action Plan, Early Childhood Matters has estat?Iished four Early
Childhood Resource Centers in Community Centers to support families and caregivers so they can help
children develop successfully. Two centers opened early in 2006 and two now centers opened last
November. More than 1,150 adults have participated in educational programs to date. The Early
Childhood Matters Initiative is staffed by the Community Relations Department.
Activities specified in the terms of the Agreement with b'Vorkforce Solutions include conducting parenting
sessions; marketing activities.. offering non-cash incentives to attract and retain participants, and
contrarting for peogram evaiuatron services. These activities will further the implementation of the Early
Childhood Matters initiative.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted far City Manager's Office by
Originating. Department Head;
Additional In#ormation Contact:
Charles Daniels (6199}
Vanessa Ruiz Boling (7534}
Sandra Lamm (7531 }
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