HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24265-06-2020 Ordinance No. 24265-06-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERTING STATE FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $64,451.21, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AMBIENT AIR
MONITORING OPERATIONS; 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 Grants
Operating State Fund,subject to the receipt of grants, in the amount of$64,451.21,for the purpose of funding
ambient air monitoring operations.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 23, 2020
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/23/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0452
LOG NAME: 23 TCEQ PM 2.5 CONTRACT AMENDMENT#4 FY21
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Federally Funded Grant Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed
$64,451.21 for Ambient Air Monitoring Operations,Apply Indirect Costs at Approved Percentage Rate and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Funded Grant Agreement for Ambient Air Monitoring Operations
with a maximum amount of$64,451.21 for a one-year term starting September 1,2019 through August 31,2020;and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund in the
amount of$64,451.21,subject to receipt of an executed Contract.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth operates a comprehensive air quality program under four separate,but related contracts with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ). This overall program benefits the City by ensuring that facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and
by supporting reliable data collection for air pollutants. One of the four contracts, partially funded by the State of Texas,specifically supports air
monitoring operations for particulate matter emissions within the City of Fort Worth. If executed,this contract will require the City of Fort Worth to
operate local air pollution monitors to include 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.The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality provides all
air monitoring equipment,parts, and supplies for the proper operation of the air monitoring stations and is contracting with the City of Fort Worth
for the operation and maintenance of these monitoring stations.The contract period will be September 1,2019,through August 31,2020,with a
not to exceed amount of$64,451.21 for reimbursement of expenses to the City.This renewal is the first of three one-year renewal options in
accordance with the original contract.This contract may be renewed for two more one-year periods upon mutual written agreement between both
Parties.
There are no local matching funds required for this grant contract.
DOCUMENT M&C No. Approval Date Grant Amount Total
Initial Contract C-28862 09/25/2018 $71,101.68 $71,101.68
Amendment#1 19-0031 08/13/2019 $64,451.21 $135,552.89
Amendment#2 No Number- N/A N/A $135,552.89
M&C Not
Required
No Number-
Amendment#3 M&C Not N/A N/A $135,552.89
Required
Amendment#4 Pending Pending Approval $64,451.21 $200,004.10
Approval of this of this M&C
M&C
In 1998,the United States Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)revised its measurement standards for Particulate Matter(PM)emissions in to
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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for four Continuous Air Monitoring
Stations.The location of each station is as follows:
Station Address Equipment
Eagle Mountain Lake 14290 Morris Dido Newark Road 1 NOx Monitor
Fort Worth California Parkway North 11198 California Parkway North 2 PM 2.5 Monitors
Haws Athletic Center 600 Congress Street 1 PM 2.5 Monitor
Keller Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)site off 1 NOx Monitor
Alta Vista Road
The above monitors are located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
No City funds will be expended before the contract amendment is approved. Upon approval and acceptance of the grant and execution of the
contract,City funds will be expended before receipt of grant funds. Indirect costs will be recovered under this grant.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:TCEQ
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds
will be available in the current budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Operating State Fund.The Code Compliance Department will be responsible
for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditure being made,the Code Compliance Department has the responsibility to
validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6322
Elmer DePaula 7251
Additional Information Contact: David B.Carson 6336
Cody Whittenburg 5455