HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17797-09-2007Ordinance No. 17797-09-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT
FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE FORT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM'S
"NEWSPAPER IN EDUCATION" PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 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 2006-
2007 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Environmental Management Project Fund in the amount of $6,000 from
available funds for the _purpose of funding.. the Environmental Management Department's
participation in the Fort Worth Star Telegram's "Newspaper in Education" program.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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As istant City Attorney '
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 25, 2007
Cif7r of Ford I~/orth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/25/2007 -Ord. # 17796-09-2007 & Ord. # 17797-09-2007
DATE: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
LOG NAME: 52LOCKHEED2008 REFERENCE NO.: G-15885
SUBJECT:
Authorize to Accept Donation from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for the Environmental
Management Department's Education Program, Approve Transfer of Funds and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation in the amount of $6,000 from Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics Company for the Environmental Management Department's education .program;
2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Environmental Management Fund (R103) by $6,000;
3. Approve the transfer of $6,000 in undesignated funds in the Environmental Management Operating Fund
(R103) to the Environmental Management Project Fund (8101); and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Project Fund (R101) by $6,000.
DISCUSSION:
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company has again made a donation to the Environmental Management
Department for environmental education initiatives. The Department will use these funds to participate in
the Fort Worth Star Telegram's "Newspaper in Education" (NIE) program in April 2008. Distribution of the
newspaper is made to hundreds of schools in Tarrant County with an insert featuring topics and activities on
environmental issues as a promotion of Earth Day held each year in April. The theme for the April 2008
insert has not yet been selected but in prior years, topics have included air quality, recycling, composting,
litter prevention, storm water pollution prevention and household chemical safety and disposal.
The estimated cost for the NIE program is $5,000. The balance of the funds will be used for the Clean Air
Fair event in April 2008 in downtown Fort Worth.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon the approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the Environmental Management Project Fund. The Environmental Management
Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of the funds.
TO Fund/AccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
R103 538070 0521100 6 000.00 R103 538070 0521100 6 000.00
R101 472103 052200801000 $6.000.00 R101 522030 052200801000 6 000.00
R101 522030 052200801000 6 000.00
R103 488100 0521100 6 000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head: Brian Boerner (6647)
Additional Information Contact: Michael Gange (6569)
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