HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20458-10-2012Ordinance No. 20458 -10 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $483,978.00,
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2013 MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ART 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 2012 -2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $483,978.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the Fiscal
Year 2013 Management of Public Art 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. 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorne
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: �p v
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/1612012 - Ordinance No. 20458 -10 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: **C-25920
LOG NAME: 20MANAGEMENT OF THE 2013 PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
SUBJECT:
Authorize Transfer from the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund in the Amount of
$483,978.00 for Management of the Fort Worth Public Art Program and Maintenance of the Public Art
Collection and Authorize Execution of a Professional Management Services Agreement with the Arts
Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Inc., in the Amount of $438,978.00 for Fiscal Year 2013
Management of the Public Art Program and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the transfer in the amount of $483,978.00 from the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund
to the General Fund for management of the Fort Worth Public Art Program and maintenance of the public
art collection;
2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $483,978.00; and
3. Authorize a renewal of a Professional Management Services Agreement with the Arts Council of Fort
Worth and Tarrant County, Inc., in the amount of $438,978.00 for management of the Fiscal Year 2013
Fort Worth Public Art Program for a period of one -year.
DISCUSSION:
Under the proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Professional Services Agreement, the Arts Council of Fort Worth
and Tarrant County, Inc. will continue to administer the Fort Worth Public Art Program (FWPA), including
management of up to 69 ongoing and new public art and design enhancement projects, with combined
budgets totaling over $8 million in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2013 Fort Worth Public Art Annual
Work Plan.
The Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 ($438,978.00) includes personnel and general
administrative costs, as well as funds to support artist selection processes for new projects, certain
collection management operating expenses and public education and outreach programs.
The Maintenance Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 ($45,000.00) will be used to maintain artwork in the
collection, including cleaning and routine maintenance of up to 36 artworks in the Fort Worth Public Art
Collection. This Maintenance Budget is held by the City of Fort Worth and accessed via contracts with
conservators and other professionals, as needed.
In addition to management of new public art projects and maintenance and conservation of the FWPA
Collection, the Arts Council will do the following: (1) Implement the program's third Anti - Graffiti Mural
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project in collaboration with community partners in Council District 9, (2) Assess the first round of
Community ID: Public Art in Neighborhoods projects and conduct public outreach sessions in preparation
for the next round anticipated in Fiscal Year 2014, (3) Participate in Downtown Fort Worth Inc's Plan 2023
Urban Design, Parks and Open Space Committee to identify potential projects and opportunities for public
art that connect Downtown with the Southside, West 7th Street, Near Southeast and Trinity River Vision;
(4) Prepare a FWPA Master Plan Progress Report and review public art plans for various funding sources
and recommend revisions, if necessary; (5) Host public art dedication events, artist workshops, lectures
and other community outreach activities; and, (6) Staff the Fort Worth Art Commission.
On June 11, 2012, the Fort Worth Art Commission set public hearings on the draft Fiscal Year 2013
Annual Work Plan for purposes of public comment, which was widely publicized through various print and
electronic media, including the City of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Public Art web sites, as well as the Fort
Worth Public Art Enews. The Fort Worth Art Commission held public hearings on July 9, 2012 and August
6, 2012. The Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Work Plan was formally recommended on September 10, 2012.
On September 18, 2012, (M &C G- 17672) the City Council authorized the transfer of $973,483.58 from the
Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 Water and Sewer Cash - Funded Capital Projects Fund to the Specially Funded
Capital Projects Fund for the Fort Worth Public Art Program in accordance with City Council policy
established in Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2 of the City Code. As set forth in the Long Range Public Art
Plan for the Water Fund (approved by City Council on May 9, 2006, by M &C G- 15185), these funds are
used for the administration of the public art program ($438,978.00), annual maintenance of the public art
collection ($45,000.00), specific public art projects and initiatives outlined in the Fort Worth Public Art
Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Work Plan, including two new Urban Villageprojects, funds for an Anti - Graffiti
Mural Project, acquisition of existing works ($389,505.58) and set aside for the Public Art Conservation
Fund ($100,000.00).
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon 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 General Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account /Centers
1 & 2) GG01 472291 0901600
2) GG01 539120 0901600
CERTIFICATIONS:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
$483,978.00 1) C291 538070 201989990500
$483,978.00 3) GG01 539120 0901600
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
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Fernando Costa (6122)
Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
Martha Peters (298 -3025)
$483,978.00
$438,978.00
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