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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PARK DEDICATION FEES FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$142,320.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING
SAID AMOUNT TO THE GENERAL FUND TO OFFSET OPERATION AND
OVERSIGHT COST ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGEMENT OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY PARK DEDICATION POLICY; 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 2012 -2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park
Dedication Fees Fund in the amount of $142,320.00, from available funds, for the purpose of transferring
said amount to the General Fund to offset operation and oversight cost associated with management of the
Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy.
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. 20411 -09 -2012, 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 2, 2012
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/2/2012 - Ordinance No. 20439 -10- 2012 ,
DATE: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17696
LOG NAME: 80PARK DEDICATION ADM COSTS FY13
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Park Dedication
Fees Fund in the Amount of $142,320.00 from Available Funds and Authorize Transfer from the Park
Dedication Fees Fund to the General Fund to Offset Operation and Oversight Costs of Neighborhood and
Community Park Dedication Policy (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Park Dedication Fees Fund in the amount of $142,320.00 from available funds; and
2. Authorize the transfer in the amount of $142,320.00 from the Park Dedication Fees Fund to the
General Fund to offset operation and oversight costs associated with management of the Neighborhood
and Community Park Dedication Policy.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M &C) is to authorize the transfer of funds from
the Park Dedication Fees Fund to the General Fund to offset the costs related to the management of the
Neighborhood and Community Park Dedication Policy (Policy). The revenue included in this M &C from the
Park Dedication Fees Fund was included in the Fiscal Year 2013 appropriation ordinance that was
adopted by the City Council on September 18, 2012.
The Policy ensures the provision of adequate park and recreational areas with needed facilities in the form
of neighborhood and community parks to serve population increases resulting from the addition of new
residential units in the City. Park development fees that are paid by the developer in lieu of making land
dedications are placed in an interest bearing account and are used to achieve the Policy's objectives.
Beginning with the Fiscal Year 2010 adopted budget, costs for program oversight and operation were
eliminated from the General Fund. Correspondingly, these costs were identified for payment from interest
income earned on the policy fees collected. Expenses associated with the operation and management of
the program include salary and benefits of the Parks and Community Services Department employees
that run the program.
Since 2000, when the current Policy was established, 1,219 acres and 51 new parks have been added to
the park system through this Policy. Since 2006, Staff has inspected and accepted 48 new parks and
continues to monitor the progress of approximately 38 future parks.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds are available in the current operating budget
of the General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account /Centers
1) C281 441012 801909990100
1) C281 538070 801909990100
2) 0001 472281 0809010
2) GG01 472281 0809020
ERTIFICATIONS:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$142,320.00 2) C281 538070 801909990100
$142,320.00
$73,728.00
$68,592.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: David Creek (5744)
$142,320.00
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