HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17749-09-2007ORDINANCE N0.17749-09-2007
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH AN ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF THE
EXPENSE OF CONDUCTING EACH DEPARTMENT, DIVISION .AND
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVE~ENT OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2007, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, AND APPROPRIATING
MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND PURPOSES OF SUCH
ESTIMATE; APPROPRIATING MONEY TO PAY INTEREST AND
PRINCIPAL SINKING FUND REQUIREMENT ON ALL OUTSTANDING
GENERAL INDEBTEDNESS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
UPON THIS ORDINANCE BEFORE THE ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL
SITTING AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE; AND PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; .AND FOR THE PUBLICATION AND FINAL PASSAGE
THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the appropriation for the ensuing fiscal year beginning
October 1, 2007, and ending September 30, 2008, for the different
departments and purposes of the City of Fort Worth be fixed and
determined as follows:
I. GENERAL FUND
1. Mayor and City Council
2. City Manager
3. City Secretary
~4. Budget and Management Services
5. Code Compliance
6. Community Relations
7. Economic and Community Development
8. Environmental Management
$1,397,113
$6,285,451
$643,214
$1,717,043
$9,891,567
$1,466,165
$4,432,277
$1,177,070
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9. Finance $5,427,731
10. Fire $97,499,456
11. Housing $899,162
12. Human Resources $4,209,764
13. Internal Audit $1,149,436
14. Law $4,786,524
15. Library $17,733,904
16. Municipal Court $12,199,587
17. Non-Departmental $112,719,580
18. Parks and Community Services $29,058,975
19. Planning and Development $12,637,541
20. Police $157,743,460
21. Public Events $11,303,705
22. Public Health $9,377,311
23. Transportation and Public Works $53,875,141
24. Zoo $5,101,028
GENERAL FUND TOTAL .$562,732,205
II. CIVIL SERVICE STAFFING
Police Department:
Civil service staffing for the Police Department on
October 1, 2007, will consist of 1,483 Authorized Positions as
follows: 1083 officers, 181 detectives, 155 sergeants, 46 lieu-
tenants, 13 captains, and 5 deputy chiefs.
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Fire Department:
Civil service staffing for the Fire Department on October 1,
2007, will consist of 853 Authorized Positions as follows: 429
firefighters, 195 engineers, 118 lieutenants, 84 captains, 24
battalion chiefs and 3 deputy chiefs.
Attached as Addendum A, and made a part of this ordinance by
incorporation, are the salary schedules for Fort Worth Fire
Department civil service classifications and Fort Worth Police
Department civil service classifications for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2007. These schedules set out the annual
base pay for each civil service classification in the Fort Worth
Fire Department and in the Fort Worth Police Department and
provide for additional seniority pay as determined by each civil
service employee's anniversary date. The seniority pay provided by
this ordinance is in addition to and not in lieu of the longevity
pay provided for by Texas Local Government Code section 141.032.
III. CABLE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
The Cable Communications Office shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from the various sources included in the
budget of the City Manager, and such money shall be used to meet
the requirements of the Cable Communications Office, as provided
in the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total Cable
Communications Office appropriation of $1,038,545.
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IV. CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT FUND
The Crime Control and Prevention District Fund shall be
provided with such revenue as shall be appropriated to same by the
Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District in accordance
with law, and such money shall be used as provided for by law and
the purposes specified by the Fort Worth Crime Control and
Prevention District, and as provided in the budget of the City
Manager, which includes a total Crime Control and Prevention
District Fund appropriation of $49,003,428.
V. CULTURE AND TOURISM FUND
The Culture and Tourism Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax and
other sources as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and
such money shall be used to meet the requirements of the Culture
and Tourism Fund, as provided in the budget of the City Manager,
which includes a total Culture and Tourism Fund appropriation of
$12,107,612.
VI. ENGINEERING SERVICES FUND
The Engineering Services Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from in-house charges to City
departments for the provision of engineering services and other
such sources as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and
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such money shall be used to meet the requirements of the
Engineering Services Fund, as provided in the budget of the City
Manager, which includes a total Engineering Services Fund
appropriation of $16,590,287.
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUND
The Environmental Management Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from the City's environmental protection
fee and other such sources as may become available from
environmental projects, and such money shall be used to meet the
requirements of the Environmental Management Fund, as provided in
the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total
Environmental Management Fund appropriation of $3,886,657.
VIII. EQUIPMENT SERVICES FUND
The Equipment Services Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from in-house charges to City
departments for the performance of maintenance and other
operations at the City's five. service centers, and other sources
as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and such money
shall be used to meet the requirements of the Equipment Services
Fund, as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total Equipment Services Fund appropriation of
$23,336,476.
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IX. FEDERAL AWARDED ASSETS FUND
The Federal Awarded Assets Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured by the Police Department under federal
law authorizing the forfeiture of certain property involved in the
commission of criminal offenses, and such money shall be used for
law enforcement purposes in accordance with the restrictions in
such forfeiture law, and as provided in the budget of the City
Manager, which includes a total Federal Awarded Assets Fund
appropriation of $160,532.
X. GROUP HEALTH .AND LIFE INSURANCE FUND
The Group Health and Life Insurance Fund shall be provided
with such revenue as may be secured from City contributions from
each operating department/fund, from contributions from employees
and retirees, and from the various sources included in the budget
of the City Manager, and such money shall be used to meet the
requirements of the Group Health and Life Insurance Fund, as
provided in the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total
Group Health and Life Insurance Fund appropriation of $68,265,794.
XI. INFORMATION SYSTEMS FUND
The Information Systems Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from in-house transfers from City
departments for the provision of basic telephone line service,
maintenance of telephone lines and instruments, lease/purchase of
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telephone instruments and other equipment, support in the
operation and maintenance of personal computers, design,
fabrication, procurement, installation and maintenance of
electronic equipment, maintenance of the trunk system, and other
sources as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and such
money shall be used to meet the requirements of the Information
Systems Fund, as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total Information Systems Fund appropriation of
$23,279,909.
XTI. LAKE WORTH TRUST FUND
The Lake Worth Trust Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from sales and leases of Lake Worth properties
and other saurces, as shown in the budget of the City Manager, and
such money shall be used to meet requirements of the Lake Worth
Trust Fund, as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total Lake Worth Trust Fund appropriation of $683,526.
XIII. MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS FUND
The Municipal Airports Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from the various sources included in the
budget of the City Manager, and such money shall be used to meet
the requirements of the Municipal Airports Fund, as provided in
the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total Municipal
Airports Fund appropriation of $3,291,906.
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XIV. MUNICIPAL GOLF FUND
The Municipal Golf Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from the Pecan Valley, Rockwood, Z. Boaz,
Meadowbrook, and Sycamore Creek Golf Courses and other sources as
shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and such money shall
be used to meet the requirements of the Municipal Golf Fund, as
provided in the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total
Municipal Golf Fund appropriation of $5,120,800.
XV. MUNICIPAL PARKING FtTNT)
The Municipal Parking Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from commercial off-street parking to
employees and citizens and commercial office space leases in the
Municipal Parking Garage and other sources as shown by other
ordinances heretofore passed, and such money shall be used to meet
the requirements of the Municipal Parking Fund, as provided in the
budget of the City Manager, which includes a total Municipal
Parking Fund appropriation of $3,213,350.
XVI. OFFICE SERVICES FUND
The Office Services Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from in-house charges to City departments for
the provision of microfilming and office copying services,
printing and graphics services, plus other in-house functions such
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as messenger and mail services, and other sources as shown by
other ordinances heretofore passed, and such money shall be used
to meet the requirements of the Office Services Fund, as provided
in the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total Office
Services Fund appropriation of $2,520,500.
XVII. RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
The Risk Management Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from City contributions from each operating fund
and from the various sources included in the budget of the City
Manager, and such money shall be used to meet the requirements of
the Risk Management Fund, as provided in the budget of the City
Manager, which includes a total Risk Management Fund appropriation
of $5,472,196.
XVIII. SOLID WASTE FUND
The Solid Waste Fund shall be provided with such revenue as
may be secured from the collection of municipal solid waste and
other sources as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and
such money shall be used to meet the requirements of the Solid
Waste Fund, as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total appropriation for the Solid Waste Fund of
$48,398,906.
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XIX. SPECIAL TRUST FUND
The Special Trust Fund shall be provided with such revenue as may
be secured from contributions, gifts, and transfers from entities,
groups, organizations, or outside sources; and such money shall be
used to fund operations in the General Fund and for other specific
purposes, which includes a total Special Trust Fund estimated
appropriation of $8,703,018. The total estimate is appropriated
to the following departments, and contributed by the listed
potential donors:
1. Community Relations
$36,000
Potential Donors: Advanced Mobility Systems of
Texas, Inc., American Health and Life, AmeriCredit
Corporation, The Arc of Greater Tarrant County,
AutoZone, Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.,
Burlington Northern Foundation, Business
Leadership Council, CSC- Applied Technology
Division, Carter & Burgess, Inc., CashAmerica
International, Christal Vision, CitiFinancial Auto
(Citigroup), Fort Worth Human Resources
Department, Coca Cola Bottling Co., Compu TTY,
Inc., DFW International Airport Board, DARS
Rehabilitative Services, EFW, Inc., Easter Seals
Greater Northwest Texas Benefits Planning/SSA,
Expanco, Inc., FMG Edgewater Staffing LTD, FedEx,
First American Payment Systems, Fort Worth Chamber
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of Commerce, Fort Worth Community Relations
Department, Fort Worth Promotion Fund c/o Mayor's
Office, Fort Worth Transportation Authority,
Freedom Scientific, General Service Administration
(GSA), Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Hampson
Aerospace, Inc. Texstars, Inc., Hickory Farms,
International Schools, JPS Health Network, L3
Communications Link Simulation and Training, The
Learning Center of North Texas, Lighthouse for the
Blind, Lockheed Martin, Manpower Professional,
Mealtime Partners, Quality Care Professionals,
Radio Shack, Reach, Inc., Scooter Store, SERCO,
Siemens Logistics and Assembly Systems, Sprint,
Tarrant County College, Tarrant County Government,
Tarrant County MHMR, Texas Christian University,
Texas Health Resources, US Citizenship &
Immigration Services, US Department of Labor, US
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, United
Cerebral Palsy, United Parcel Service, University
of North TX Health Science Center, Waste
Management of North Texas, and Workforce Solutions
2. Environmental Management
$45,000
Potential Donors: Bell Helicopter Textron, Coca
Cola Bottling Company of North Texas, Alcon
Laboratories, Inc. Foundation, Fort Worth Star
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Telegram, Miller Brewing Company, Lockheed Martin,
TXU Electric, Burlington Northern Sante Fe
Corporation, Tandy RadioShack, Motorola, Green
Mountain Energy, TAS Environmental Services, Inc.,
Carter Burgess and Silver Creek Materials.
3. Fire $151,018
Potential Donors: Tarrant County, Wal-Mart and
Sam's Club Foundation, Fire Safety Education Trust
4. Housing
$30,000
Potential Donors: United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development, Fannie Mae
Foundation, and Fort Worth Housing Authority
5. Library
$500,000
Potential Donors: Friends of the Fort Worth
Public Library, Inc., The Fort Worth Public
Library Foundation, Hazel Vaughn Leigh Trust, and
Gray Trust
6. Municipal Court
$6,000
Potential Donors: Law Enforcement Officer
Standards and Education Program
7. Parks and Community Services $1,735,000
Potential Donors: Fort Worth Garden Club, Fort
Worth Botanical Society, Fuller Foundation, Amon
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G. Carter Foundation, Mayfest, Texas Department of
Human Services, Fort Worth Independent School
District, TXU Energy Aid, Atmos Energy, and Sid
Richardson Foundation
8. Police
$200,000
Potential Donors: FWPOA, FWBLEOA, FWLPOA, Cash
America, National Association of Town Watch,
Burros Promotional, Best Impressions,
TigerDirect.com, Office Depot, Wal-Mart
Foundation, Home Depot, Sports Authority, FedEx
Kinko's, Life Fitness, Corporate Express, Best
Buy, Kroger Grocery Store, Supercircuits Inc, Tech
Depot, GT Distributors, Target, Wiley X Eyewear,
AT&T, and Anonymous Donors
9. Public Events
$6,000,000
Potential Donors: State of Texas \ Senate Bill
1523 Economic Development Allocation
XX. STATE AWARDED ASSETS FUND
The State Awarded Assets Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured by the Police Department under state law
authorizing the forfeiture of certain property involved in the
commission of criminal offenses, and such money shall be used for
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law enforcement purposes in accordance with the restrictions in
such forfeiture law, and as provided in the budget of the City
Manager, which includes a total State Awarded Assets Fund
appropriation of $529,342.
XXI. STORM WATER UTILITY FUND
The Storm Water Utility Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from the provision of storm water
services, and such money shall be used to meet the requirements of
the Storm Water Utility Fund, as provided in the budget of the
City Manager, which includes a total Storm Water Utility Fund
appropriation of $15,093,483.
XXII. TEMPORARY LABOR FUND
The Temporary Labor Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from in-house charges to City departments for
the provision of temporary labor services and other such sources
as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and such money
shall be used to meet the requirements of the Temporary Labor
Fund, as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total Temporary Labor Fund appropriation of $1,815,269.
XXIII. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND
The Unemployment Compensation Fund shall be provided with
such revenue as may be secured by contributions from City
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operating funds and from the various sources included in the
budget of the City Manager, and such money shall be used to meet
the requirements of the Unemployment Compensation Fund, as
provided in the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total
Unemployment Compensation Fund appropriation of $335,962.
XXIV. WATER AND SEWER FUND
The Water and Sewer Fund shall be provided with such revenue
as may be secured from the sale of water, sewer services, and
other sources as shown by other ordinances heretofore passed, and
such money shall be used to meet the requirements of the Water and
Sewer Fund as provided in the budget of the City Manager, which
includes a total appropriation for the Water and Sewer Fund of
$311,935,237.
XXV. WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND
The Workers' Compensation Fund shall be provided with such
revenue as may be secured from City contributions from each
operating department/fund and from the various sources included in
the budget of the City Manager, and such money shall be used to
meet the requirements of the Workers' Compensation Fund, as
provided in the budget of the City Manager, which includes a total
Workers' Compensation Fund appropriation of $11,885,776.
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SECTION 2.
That all appropriation ordinances approved by the City
Council effecting this budget for the ensuing fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2007, and ending September 30, 2008, are
hereby ratified and incorporated into the same.
SECTION 3.
That the distribution and division of the above named
appropriations be made in accordance with the budget of
expenditures submitted by the City Manager and as revised by the
City Council in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter
and adopted by the City Council, which budget is made a part of
this ordinance by reference thereto and shall be considered in
connection with the expenditures of the above appropriations.
SECTION 4.
That on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, the City Manager presented
to the City Council his budget estimate; that the City Council of
the City of Fort Worth shall sit as a committee of the whole in
the Council Chamber at the City Hall in the City of Fort Worth on
the 14th day of August, A.D. 2007, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., to hear
any complaints, suggestions, or observations that any citizen,
taxpayer, or party interested may desire to make with reference to
any or all of the provisions of this ordinance; and that such
committee shall continue its deliberations from time to time and
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day to day until the public has been given a full opportunity to
be heard.
SECTION 5.
That following the commencement of the public hearings for
which provision has been made in the preceding section, this
ordinance shall be published two times, one of which publication
shall not be less than ten (10) days before the second reading and
final passage of the ordinance, in the official newspaper of the
City of Fort Worth, which newspaper is one of general circulation
in said City.
SECTION 6.
That this ordinance shall not be presented for final passage
until ten (10) full days have elapsed after its publication, as
provided by the Charter of said City.
SECTION 7.
That should any part, portion, section, or part of a section
of this ordinance be declared invalid or inoperative or void for
any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision,
opinion, or judgment shall in no way affect the remaining
portions, parts, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance,
which provisions shall be, remain, and continue to be in full
force and effect.
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SECTION 8.
That all ordinances and appropriations for which provisions
have heretofore been made are hereby expressly repealed if in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 9.
That this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force
and effect from and after the date of its passage and publication
as required by the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, and it is so
ordained.
APB OVER AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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City Attorney
Introduced on First Reading:
Auaust 14, 2007
Adopted: September 11, 2007
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SCHEDULE OF CHANGES
MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL
TO THE CITY MANAGER'S
PROPOSED 2007-08 BUDGET
EXPLANATION OF REVENUE CHANGES:
Original General Fund Revenue Estimate:
Finance Department
Original Estimate $506,961,376
Revised Estimate $505,131,376
A decrease of $1,830,000 has been made to the Current
property tax revenue account which corresponds to a Council
decision to decrease the property tax rate by a half cent, from
$0.8600/100 to $0.8550 /$100.
Municipal Court
Original Estimate $14,578,743
Revised Estimate $14,608,743
An increase of $30,000 to Current Fines due to an expected
increase in collections based on adding two additional City
Marshal positions for the dedicated Environmental Court.
Public Health
Original Estimate $3,015,662
Revised Estimate $2,655,881
A decrease in Vital Statistics due to a change in state law that
requires a portion of this fee be remitted to the State instead
of being retained by the City.
$564,891,986
($1,830,000)
$30,000
($359,781)
Revised General Fund Revenue Total $562,732,205
EXPLANATION OF APPROPRIATION CHANGES:
Original General Fund Appropriation:
Budget and Management Services Department
Original Estimate $1,657,334
Revised Estimate $1,717,043
$564,891,986
$59,709
The adopted budget increased by a net $59,709 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
City Manager's Office
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
$6,091,787 $193,664
$6,285,451
The adopted budget increased by a net $193,664 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
City Secretary's Office
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
$617,608 $25,606
$643,214
The adopted budget increased by a net $25,606 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
Code Compliance Department
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
$8,950,833 $940,734
$9,891,567
The adopted budget increased by a net $940,734 due to the
addition of a Vacant Property Manager position, the addition
of four positions for the Environmental Investigation Unit,
Step costs/associated benefits and a 5% increase in the
City's contribution to retirement.
Community Relations Department
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
$1,406,841 $59,324
$1,466,165
The adopted budget increased by a net $59,324 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
Economic and Community Development Department
Original Estimate $4,318,336 $113,941
Revised Estimate $4,432,277
The adopted budget increased by a net $113,941 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
Planning and Development Department
Original Estimate $12,101,517 $536,024
Revised Estimate $12,637,541
The adopted budget increased by a net $536,024 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
Environmental Management
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
$1,121,410 $55,660
$1,177,070
The adopted budget increased by a net $55,660 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
Finance Department
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
Fire
$5,232,640 $195,091
$5,427,731
The adopted budget increased by a net $195,091 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
Original Estimate $93,526,239
Revised Estimate $97,499,456
The adopted budget increased by a net $3,973,217 due to
the addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
$3,973,217
Housing
Original Estimate $876,590 $22,572
Revised Estimate $899,162
The adopted budget increased by a net $22,572 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
Human Resources
Original Estimate $4,071,258
Revised Estimate $4,209,764
The adopted budget increased by a net $138,506 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
$138,506
Internal Audit Department
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
$1,098,890 $50,546
$1,149,436
The adopted budget increased by a net $50,546 due to the
addition of funds fora 5% increase in the City's contribution
to retirement.
Law Department
Original Estimate $4,571,039 $215,485
Revised Estimate $4,786,524
The adopted budget increased by a net $215,485 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement, an addition
of one Senior Assistant City Attorney for Meet and Confer,
and a decrease in cost for a Prosecuting Attorney (1 month
funding included) due to the, delayed opening of the
additional courtroom.
Library
Original Estimate $17,505,929 $227,975
Revised Estimate $17,733,904
The adopted budget increased by a net $227,975. This is
due to the addition of Step costs/associated benefits, a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement, a decrease
in~ library materials and a decrease for partial funding for
Ella Mae Shamblee Branch Library, due to the delayed
opening scheduled for March 2008.
Mayor and City Council
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
$1,375,003 $22,110
$1,397,113
The adopted budget increased by a net $22,110 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits and a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
Municipal Court Department
Original Estimate $12,030,946 $168,641
Revised Estimate $12,199,587
The adopted budget increased by a net $168,641 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits, increase of 5% in
the City's contribution to retirement, elimination of an
improvement package to construct a new municipal
courtroom which will be funded from the General Fund fund
balance; a decrease in the cost of a judge to preside over
that courtroom (1 month funding included) due to the
delayed opening of the additional courtroom, and the
addition of two City Marshal positions to staff the newly
dedicated Environmental Court.
Non-Departmental
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
$130,571,240 ($17,851,660)
$112,719,580
The Adopted budget decreased by a net $17,851,660 which
reflects the following changes: a decrease in Non-
Departmental was made to offset an increase in all other
General Fund departments for the FY2007-08 Step
increases, 5% retirement contribution, deletion of across the
board salary increases, and a reduction in 380 Economic
Development Incentives. The budget also includes
$1,940,394 for health insurance. Also, an earmark of
$1,830,000 is included for Capital Projects.
Parks and Community Services Department
Original Estimate $28,169,665
Revised Estimate $29,058,975
$889,310
The adopted budget increased by a net $889,310 due to the
addition of funds for Step increases and associated benefits
and a 5% increase in the City's contribution to retirement.
Police Department
Original Estimate $151,430,565 $6,312,895
Revised Estimate $157,743,460
The adopted budget increased by a net $6,312,895 due to
the addition of Step costs and associated benefits, a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement, the addition
of funds for 25 Detectives and an increase in the budgeted
salary savings.
Public Events Department
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
$10,948,836 $354,869
$11,303,705
The adopted budget increased by a net $354,869 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits, a 5% increase in
the City's contribution to retirement, and an increase in the
budgeted salary savings.
Public Health Department
Original Estimate
Revised Estimate
$9,258,069 $119,242
$9,377,311
The adopted budget increased by a net $119,242 due to the
addition of Step costs/associated benefits, a 5% increase in
the City's contribution to retirement, a line item reduction in
contractual services for the Health Authority Contract, a
reduction of a filled consumer health specialist position, and
a reduction in operating cost for the Spay and Neuter Clinic
due to a delayed opening (July 2008) in FY07-08.
Transportation ~ Public Works Department
Original Estimate $52,858,383 $1,016,758
Revised Estimate $53,875,141
The adopted budget increased by a net $1,016,758 due to
the addition of Step costs/associated benefits, a 5%
increase in the City's contribution to retirement, and an
increase in the budgeted salary savings. This includes a
decrease of ($300,000) for street maintenance which will be
funded by CDBG during FY2007-08.
Revised General Fund Appropriation Total $562,732,205
Net Changes from City Manager's Proposed Budget ($2,159,781)
Enterprise Funds:
Water and Sewer Fund
Original Revenue Estimate
Revised Revenue Estimate
$311,276,668 $658, 569
$311,935,237
The adopted budget increased by $658,569 in sewer
services revenue. This increase coincides with the current
rate structure for the Water and Sewer Fund.
Original Proposed Appropriation $311,276,668 $658,569
Revised Appropriation $311,935,237
The Adopted budget increased by a net $658,569 to reduce
funds for salary increases; to add Step increases and
associated benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City
contribution to retirement; and to add funds fora 7%
increase in health insurance.
IVlunicipal Airports Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $3,202,365 $89,541
Revised Revenue Estimate $3,291,906
The Adopted budget increased by a net $89,541 in
revenue.
Original Proposed Appropriation $3,202,365 $89,541
Revised Appropriation $3,291,906
The Adopted budget increased by a net $89,541 to reduce
funds for salary increases; to add Step increases and
associated benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City
contribution to retirement; and to add funds fora 7%
increase in health insurance.
Solid Waste Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $48,403,978 ($5,072)
Revised Revenue Estimate $48,398,906
The Adopted budget decreased by a $5,072 to reduce
funds for salary increases; to add Step increases and
associated benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City
contribution to retirement; and to add funds fora 7%
increase in health insurance.
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Original Proposed Appropriation $48,403,978
Revised Appropriation $48,398,906
The Adopted budget decreased by a net $5,072 to
reduce funds for salary increases; to add Step
increases and associated benefits; to add a 5%
increase in the City contribution to retirement; and to
add funds fora 7% increase in health insurance.
($5,072)
Storm Water Utility Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $14,998,256 $95,227
Revised Revenue Estimate $15,093,483
The adopted budget increased by $95,227. The
change coincides with a decrease in .the expected
contribution to reserves.
Original Proposed Appropriation $14,998,256
Revised Appropriation $15,093,483
The Adopted budget increased by a net $95,227 to
reduce funds for salary increases; to add Step
increases and associated benefits; to add a 5%
increase in the City contribution to retirement; to add
funds fora 7% increase in health insurance; and the
addition of two positions.
$95,227
Municipal Golf Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $5,127,742 ($6,942)
Revised Revenue Estimate $5,120,800
A decrease of $6,942 was made to taxable revenue based
on revised projections on the number of golf rounds.
Original Proposed Appropriation $5,127,742
Revised Appropriation $5,120,800
The adopted budget decreased by a net $6,942 to reduce
funds for a salary increase; the addition of funds for Step
increases and associated benefits; a 7% increase in health
insurance; and a 5% increase in the City's contribution to
retirement.
($6,942)
Internal Service and Special Funds:
Environmental Management Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $3,886,657
Revised Revenue Estimate $3,886,657
The Adopted budget changed by a net ($0) to remove
funds for compensation increases; to add Step
increases and associated benefits; to add a 5%
increase in the City contribution to retirement; and to
Original Proposed Appropriation $3,886,657
Revised Appropriation $3,886,657
The Adopted budget changed by a net ($0) to remove
funds for compensation increases; to add Step
increases and associated benefits; to add a 5%
increase in the City contribution to retirement; and to
add funds fora 7% increase in health insurance.
Equipment Services Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $23,336,476
Revised Revenue Estimate $23,336,476
The Adopted budget changed by a net ($0) to reduce
funds for salary increases; to add Step increases and
associated benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City
contribution to retirement; and to add funds fora 7%
increase in health insurance.
Original Proposed Appropriation $23,336,476
Revised Appropriation $23,336,476
The Adopted budget changed by a net ($0) to reduce funds
for salary increases; to add Step increases and associated
benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City contribution to
retirement; and to add funds fora 7% increase in health
insurance.
Group Health & Life Insurance Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $68,265,794
Revised Revenue Estimate $68,265,794
The Adopted budget changed by a net ($0) to reduce funds
for salary increases; to add Step increases and associated
benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City contribution to
retirement; and to add funds fora 7% increase in health
insurance.
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Original Proposed Appropriation $68,265,794
Revised Appropriation $68,265,794
The Adopted budget changed by a net ($0) to reduce funds
for salary increases; to add Step increases and associated
benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City contribution to
retirement; and to add funds fora 7% increase in health
insurance.
$0
Information Systems Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $23,302,314 ($22,405)
Revised Revenue Estimate $23,279,909
The Adopted budget decreased by a net $22,405 to
reduce funds for salary increases; to add Step
increases and associated benefits; to add a 5%
increase in the City contribution to retirement; and to
add funds fora 7% increase in health insurance.
Original Proposed Appropriation $23,302,314
Revised Appropriation $23,279,909
The Adopted budget decreased by a net $22,405 to reduce
funds for salary increases; to add Step increases and
associated benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City
contribution to retirement; and to add funds fora 7%
increase in health insurance.
Office Services Fund
($22,405)
Original Revenue Estimate $2,567,162 ($46,662)
Revised Revenue Estimate $2,520,500
The Adopted budget decreased by a net $46,662 to
reduce funds for salary increases; to add Step
increases and associated benefits; to add a 5%
increase in the City contribution to retirement; and to
add funds for an increase in health insurance.
Original Proposed Appropriation $2,567,162
Revised Appropriation $2,520,500
The Adopted budget decreased by a net $46,662 to
reduce funds for salary increases; to add Step
increases and associated benefits; to add a 5%
increase in the City contribution to retirement; and to
add funds for an increase in health insurance.
($46,662)
Engineering Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $16,615,257 ($24,970)
Revised Revenue Estimate $16,590,287
A decrease of $24,970 was made to revenue projections
based on anticipated work on TPW projects.
Original Proposed Appropriation $16,615,257 ($24,970)
Revised Appropriation $16,590,287
The Adopted budget decreased by a net $24,970 to reduce
funds for salary increases; to add Step increases and
associated benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City
contribution to retirement; and to add funds fora 7%
increase in health insurance.
Risk Management Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $5,472,335 ($139)
Revised Revenue Estimate $5,472,196
The Adopted budget slightly decreased by $139 in
contributions from others in order to balance the Fund.
Original Proposed Appropriation $5,472,335 ($139)
Revised Appropriation $5,472,196
The Adopted budget decreased by a net $139 to reduce
funds for salary increases; to add Step increases and
associated benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City
contribution to retirement; and to add funds fora 7%
increase in health insurance.
Temporary Labor Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $1,815,229 $40
Revised Revenue Estimate $1,815,269
The Adopted budget increased by a net $40 to reduce
funds for salary increases; to add Step increases and
associated benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City
contribution to retirement; and to add funds fora 7%
increase in health insurance.
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Original Proposed Appropriation $1,815,229 $40
Revised Appropriation $1,815,269
The Adopted budget increased by a net $40 to reduce funds
for salary increases; to add Step increases and associated
benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City contribution to
retirement; and to add funds fora 7% increase in health
insurance.
Culture and Tourism Fund
Original Revenue Estimate $11,386,026 $721,586
Revised Revenue Estimate $12,107,612
The Adopted budget increased by a net $721,586 to
reduce funds for salary increases; to add Step
increases and associated benefits; to add a 5%
increase in the City contribution to retirement; and to
add funds fora 7% increase in health insurance. Also,
the Adopted budget includes a dedicated 30% of car
rental tax revenues for the Arts Council in the amount
of $630,484. Additionally, the following agencies will
receive increased funding which will come from the
Culture and Tourism Fund fund balance: Fort Worth
Sister Cities-$21,420, Museum of Science & History-
$33,077, and Van Cliburn Foundation-$37,500.
Original Proposed Appropriation $11,386,026 $721,586
Revised Appropriation $12,107,612
The Adopted budget increased by a net $721,586 to reduce
funds for salary increases; to add Step increases and
associated benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City
contribution to retirement; and to add funds fora 7%
increase in health insurance. Also, the Adopted budget
includes a dedicated 30% of car rental tax revenues for the
Arts Council in the amount of $630,484. Additionally, the
following agencies will receive increased funding which will
come from the Culture and Tourism Fund fund balance:
Fort Worth Sister Cities-$21,420, Museum of Science &
History- $33,077, and Van Cliburn Foundation-$37,500.
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Unemployment Compensation Fund
Original Revenue Estimate
Revised Revenue Estimate
$348,890 ($12,928)
$335,962
The Adopted budget decreased by a net $12,928 to
reduce funds for salary increases; to add Step
increases and associated benefits; to add a 5%
increase in the City contribution to retirement; and to
add funds fora 7% increase in health insurance.
Original Proposed Appropriation $348,890
Revised Appropriation $335,962
The Adopted budget decreased by a net $12,928 to reduce
funds for salary increases; to add Step increases and
associated benefits; to add a 5% increase in the City
contribution to retirement; and to add funds fora 7%
increase in health insurance.
($12,928)
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