HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17661-07-2007Ordinance No.17661-07-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,727 SUBJECT TO RECEII'T OF AN
EXECUTED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE OPERATION OF
LOCAL AIR. POLLUTION PARTICULATE EMISSION MONITORING SITES; MAKING
THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2007-
2008, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in
the amount of $36,727 subject to receipt of an executed Iriterlocal Agreement with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for the purpose of funding the operation of Local Air
Pollution Particulate Emission Monitoring Sites.
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 incorporated into the ordinance of the municipal government of the
City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2007, and ending
September 30, 2008, 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 ttorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 17, 2007
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Ci#~ of F®rf` V~/®a'f'la, 1°exas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/17/2007 -Ordinance #17661-07-2007
DATE: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
LOG NAME: 52TCEQ PM2.5 REFERENCE NO.: ~*C-22253
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of Amendment No. One to City Secretary Contract No. 33768 with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for the Operation of Local Air Pollution Particulate Emission
Monitoring Sites and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. One to City Secretary Contract No. 33768 with
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) extending the contract time through August 31,
2008 and increasing the not to exceed amount from $34,000 to $70,727;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $36,727 in fiscal year 2007-2008, subject to receipt of~an executed contract amendment;
and
3. Apply indirect cost at the most recently approved rate of 21.48 percent for the Environmental
Management Department.
DISCUSSION:
In 1998 the United States Environmental Protection Agency revised its measurement standards for
particulate matter (PM) emissions into the atmosphere. Since fiscal year 1999-2000, the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality has contracted with the City for operation and maintenance of the
monitoring equipment provided by the TCEQ for three PM monitoring stations. The location of each station
is as follows:
Haws Athletic Center 600 Congress Street 2 monitors
Arlington Municipal Airport 5000 South Collins Street 1 monitor
The City is responsible for retrieving the sampling filters and data, sending filters and data for analysis, and
performing regular audit and maintenance activities on the equipment under the terms of the contract.
This amendment extends the term of the contract through August 31, 2008 and increases the not to
exceed amount of the contract from $34,000 to $70,727.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of grant funds,
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451543 052412120000 $36,727.00
GR76 5 $36,727.00
(VARIOUS) 0524121200?0
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head: Brian Boerner (8079)
Additional Information Contact: Michael Gange (6569)
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