HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24426-09-2020 Ordinance No. 24426-09-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INTERIM
FUNDING DISASTER ASSISTANCE RELATED TO HURRICANE LAURA; 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 Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of grants, in the amount of$1,000,000.00, for the purpose of
providing interim funding for disaster assistance related to Hurricane Laura.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Leann Guzman avra�.�
Leann Guzman(Sep 24,202011:43 CDT) 69LRnall P.Gonzales(Sep 24,202012: DT)
Assistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayser
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 22, 2020 ��• 120 x
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/22/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0711
LOG NAME: 362020 HURRICANE LAURA
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Application for Reimbursement of Disaster Assistance Expenditures Related to Hurricane Laura from the State of Texas and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Providing Interim Funding in the Amount of$1,000,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize application for reimbursement of disaster assistance expenditures related to Hurricane Laura from the State of Texas;and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations to create interim funding in the Grants
Operating Other Fund in the amount of$1,000,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth received evacuees from coastal areas of Texas and Louisiana that were impacted by Hurricane Laura.The City of Fort
Worth, at the request of the State of Texas, provided emergency sheltering and other services to deal with the humanitarian needs associated with
the hurricane-related evacuations.
Various City of Fort Worth departments were involved in the effort providing food,water,shelter, and other necessities. Expenditures included
personnel(regular and overtime),supplies,equipment,and contractual expenses. In addition,the Code Compliance Department supported animal
sheltering on request by the State for a separate State-run shelter in Tarrant County.
This appropriation for interim funding in the amount of$1,000,000.00 will allow expenses to be isolated and accumulated for reimbursement.Any
expenses incurred but not reimbursed by the State will be returned to the original fund in the Fiscal Year open when that determination is made. No
indirect costs are expected to be recovered.
ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS are affected and included.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:State
of Texas
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 budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Operating Other Fund.The Emergency Operations Center and Financial
Management Services will be responsible for identifying and approving eligible expenditures. All City Departments will be responsible for
ensuring that only expenditures directly related to Hurricane Laura,incurred during the allowable period,with appropriate documentation,are
charged to this funding source. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6199
Originating_Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803