HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24644-01-2021 ORDINANCE NO.24644-01-2021
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $288,852.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT; 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 increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of$288,852.00, for the purpose of
funding the Fiscal Year 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney Mary J.Kayser
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 12,2021
City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/12/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0046
LOG NAME: 36EMPG2021
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Office of Emergency Management to Apply for the Fiscal Year 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant,and if
Awarded,Authorize Execution of a Related Grant Contract with the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the Amount of$144,426.00,
Authorize Transfer in the Amount of$144,426.00,as Required,for the City's Fifty Percent Match from the General Fund to the Grants Operating
Federal Fund,Authorize Transfer of Certain Funds and Eligible Grant Costs and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Authorize the Office of Emergency Management to apply for the Fiscal Year 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant from the Texas
Division of Emergency Management in the amount of$144,426.00 to reimburse expenditures from the City's Emergency Management program;
2. If awarded the grant;
a.Authorize the acceptance and execution of a grant contract with the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount of the award,
which will be in an amount of$144,426.00;
b.Authorize the transfer of the Office of Emergency Management funds from the General Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount
of$144,426.00 as the City's fifty percent match for the grant;and
3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of
$288,852.00,subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Division of Emergency Management provides funds to reimburse cities for conducting Emergency Management Planning and
Preparedness activities through the Emergency Management Performance Grant(EMPG).The City anticipates receiving an award in the amount
of$144,426.00 from the Fiscal Year 2021 EMPG Program based upon Fiscal Year 2003-Fiscal Year 2020 awards.
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication will authorize the Office of Emergency Management to apply for a Fiscal Year 2021 EMPG
Grant.Additionally,approval will also authorize acceptance of the EMPG award and transfer of the City's fifty percent match in the amount of
$144,426.00 from the approved Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund Budget to the Grants Operating Federal Fund.Indirect costs are allowable under
this program.
This project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance,funds will be available in the Grants Operating Federal Fund.Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Fire Department
has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.The Fire Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the
City.Prior to expenditures being made,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