HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24594-12-2020 ORDINANCE NO. 24594-12-2020
AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT OF THE GENERAL FUND BY DECREASING FIRE
GENERAL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE ACCOUNTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $14,261.82, AND INCREASING TRANSFER FOR GRANT
MATCH BY THE SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A
10% COST MATCH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT - COVID 19 SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT
PROGRAM; 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 2020-
2021 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be adjusted appropriations in the Fire
Department of the General Fund decreasing Fire general operating and maintenance accounts in the
amount of$14,261.82,and increasing Transfer for Grant Match by the same amount,for the purpose
of funding a 10%cost match for the Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant—COVID 19
Supplemental Grant 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 24446-09-2020 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/15/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0974
LOG NAME: 36FY20 AFG COVID 19 SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT
SUBJECT
(ALL)Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management
Agency Under the Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant-COVID 19 Supplemental Grant Program,in the Amount of$142,618.18,
Reallocate Resources and Authorize Transfer in the Amount of$14,261.82,as Required,for the City's 10%Cost Match from the General Fund to
the Grants Operating Federal Fund,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for and authorize acceptance of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management
Agency under the Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant-COVID 19 Supplemental Program,in the amount of$142,618.18;
2. Adopt the attached ordinance adjusting appropriations in the Fire Department of the General Fund by decreasing the allocation in the
General Operating and Maintenance accounts in an amount of$14,261.82 and increasing the allocation in the Transfer account by the same
amount for the purpose of transferring to the Grants Operating Federal Fund,as required,for the City's 10%cost match;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of$156,880.00,subject to receipt of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management Agency.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Homeland Security(DHS)-Federal Emergency Management Agency offered COVID 19 Supplemental Grants as part of the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant(AFG)Program using funding allocated through the CARES Act.These grants are intended to support
departments in the purchase of personal protective equipment(PPE)through funding prior and future purchases necessary for the response to the
COVID 19 pandemic.The DHS recently notified the Fort Worth Fire Department(FWFD)that its application for financial assistance submitted
under the Fiscal Year 2020 AFG COVID Supplemental Program had been approved in the amount of$142,618.18.In order to fulfill the 10%cost
match,the Fire department will re-allocate funds in the amount of$14,261.82 from Fire Battalions HazMat Materials&Supplies to Transfer Out.
The Fire Department specified in its application,the following breakdown for the use of funds:$51,305.00 for reimbursement of pre-award
expenses,$39,858.00 to acquire PPE for immediate use,and$65,717.00 to strengthen future response capabilities through the acquisition of
PPE.
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication will ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to Firefighters COVID 19
Supplemental Grant Program.In addition to authorizing the acceptance of this award,approval will also authorize transfer of matching funds in the
amount of$14,261.82 to the Grants Operating Federal Fund.
Indirect costs are not applicable to this grant.
The performance period of this grant is anticipated to end September 2021.
This project will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:DHS-
FEMA
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,execution of the agreement and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinances,funds will be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Fire
Department(and Financial Management Services)is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.Prior to an expenditure
being incurred,the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.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