HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24645-01-2021 ORDINANCE NO.24645-01-2021
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF GRANTS,IN THE AMOUNT OF$1,500,000.00,FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FUNDINGTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN TEXAS TASK
FORCE 1 AND THE TEXAS INTRASTATE FIRE MUTUAL AID SYSTEM;
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 Other Fund, subject to the receipt of grants, in the amount of$1,500,000.00, for the purpose of
funding the Fire department's participation in the Texas Task Force 1 and the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual
Aid System.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 12,2021
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/12/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0047
LOG NAME: 36FIRE DEPARTMENT DEPLOYMENTS
SUBJECT
(ALL)Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the Amount of$1,500,000.00 for the Fire Department's Participation
in Texas Task Force 1 and the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Operating Other Fund in the amount of$1,500,000.00 for the Fire Department's participation in the Texas Task Force 1 and the Texas
Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth Fire Department participates as a member of Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1),which functions as one of 28 federal teams
under the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)Urban Search and Rescue System and as a statewide urban search and rescue
team under direction of the Texas Division of Emergency Management.TX-TF1 operates through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension(TEEX)
service.
Additionally,the department participates in the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System(TIFMAS),which deploys statewide fire service resources
in the event of major,all-hazards incidents including wildland fires,hurricanes,floods and disaster recovery efforts.
With both TX-TF1 and TIFMAS, participating departments are requested to assist other jurisdictions during times of emergency.All costs
associated with responding, including salary and benefits costs for deployed and backfill personnel,as well as travel, per diem,supplies and
equipment expenses are later reimbursed by the state and federal agencies associated with these programs.
In Fiscal Year 2016,(Mayor and Council Communication(M&C)G-18701)was approved to separate deployment-related revenue and expenses
from the Fire Department's annual operating budget in the General Fund due to their unpredictable nature and due to the reimbursement revenue
often being received in a different fiscal year than when deployment-related expenses were incurred.This M&C would be the continuation of these
efforts.A Fire Deployments project will be created in the Grants Operating Other Fund with$1,500,000.00 in allocations and an anticipated
$1,500,000.00 in offsetting revenues for expenses and revenues related to TX-TF1 and TIFMAS deployments.
In Fiscal Year 2018, M&C G-19258 was approved in the amount of$1,500,000.00 for the Fire Department's participation in the Texas Task Force
1 and the Texas Interstate Mutual Aid System.
The Fire Department will be responsible for the oversight and management of this project. Should expenditures be incurred against the programs
that are not eligible for reimbursement,the Fire Department will absorb these costs within their operating funds.
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 recommendation and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds will
be available in the current operating budget,as appropriated,in the Grants Operating Other Fund.The Fire Department(and Financial
Management Services)will be 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