HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17787-09-2007Ordinance No. 17787-09-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIl'TS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN TIC PUBLIC EVENTS FURNITURE, FIXTURE AND EQUIl'MENT FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $600,000 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
MAINTAINING TIID FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER AND 'I'I-~ WILL
ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND
REPEALING ALL 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 2006-2007 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Public
Events Furniture, Fixture and Equipment Fund in the amount of $600,000 from available funds for the
purpose of maintaining the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Will Rogers Memorial Center.
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 No.17142 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
=~ ' C~i~;
Assistant City ~ttorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 25, 2007
Cif of Forf Woe~h, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/25/2007 -Ord. # 17787-09-2007
DATE: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
LOG NAME: 2507C192TRNSFR
REFERENCE NO.: **G-15876
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Culture and
Tourism Fund to the Public Events Furniture, Fixture and Equipment Fund for the Purpose of
Maintaining the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Will Rogers Memorial Center
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by
$600,000 in the Public Events Furniture, Fixture and Equipment Fund from available funds; and
2. Authorize the use of these funds as outlined below in accordance with the City's purchasing and
expenditures guidelines.
DISCUSSION:
The Public Events Furniture, Fixture and Equipment Fund (FF&E) was established to transfer funds toward
the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Public Events Department. This M&C appropriates
FY2006-07 funds to the FF&E Fund.
In 2003, the Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC) expansion and renovation was completed, expanding
the facility by more than 50 percent which includes over 182,000 square feet of exhibition space, 40
meeting rooms (35,000 square feet) and a 30,000 sq. ft. ballroom. The expansion added 22 new restrooms
with over 100 toilets and 79 sinks, 153,000 sq. ft. of carpeting, ceramic tile, terrazzo and other the and brick
surfaces. As the facility ages, so does its need for capital repairs and maintenance.
As part of the Economic Development Agreement between the City and the Omni Hotel, the FWCC facility
must be maintained at its current level. Although repair and maintenance costs for the facility have been
minimal, planned repair and maintenance projects of the aging facility are necessary. Such projects include
repair/replacement of the concourse carpet, chiller, folding chairs and tables, and audio/visual equipment.
The Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC) is an 85-acre public entertainment, sports and livestock complex
located in the heart of the Cultural District, and many of the original buildings were built in 1936. The size of
the facility as well as its age contributes to the need for additional funding for repair and maintenance such
as roof maintenance, stall maintenance, Coliseum floor replacement, and various other projects.
The increase in demand for both facilities has a significant impact on the economic health of the
City. Correspondingly, the aging facilities and high-traffic events contribute to the increased need for
enhanced repair and maintenance. The department will return to the City Council for approval of individual
projects, in accordance with the City's purchasing and expenditure guidelines.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the
Public Events Furniture, Fixture and Equipment Fund.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
C192 539120 025192004002 $600,000.00
C192 472004 025192004002 $600,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk Joe Paniagua (6191)
Originating Department Head: Kirk Slaughter (2501)
Additional Information Contact: Greg Jordan (2521)
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