HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24829-05-2021 ORDINANCE NO.24829-05-2021
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE WHOLE AIR MONITORING CONTRACT FY2022;
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$500,000.00, for the purpose of
funding the Whole Air Monitoring Contract FY2022.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Christa R.Lopez-Reynold (May 20,2021 :10 CDT)
Assistant City Attorney Mary J.Kayser
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May y4,2021
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/04/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0314
LOG NAME: 23TCEQ WHOLE AIR MONITORING CONTRACT FY22
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Federally Funded Grant Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed
$500,000.00 for Whole Air Monitoring Operations and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Funded Grant Agreement for whole air monitoring operations in
the amount not to exceed$500,000.00 for a sixteen month term starting May 1,2021 through August 31,2022;and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund,subject
to receipt of the grant,in the amount of$500,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth operates a comprehensive air quality program under four separate-but-related contracts with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ). This overall program benefits the City by ensuring facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and by
supporting reliable data collection for air pollutants. Of the four contracts,this contract is fully funded by the Department of Homeland Security and
administered by TCEQ. The grant specifically supports air monitoring operations for bioterrorism attacks within the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant
County.
If executed,this contract will require the City of Fort Worth to operate local air pollution monitors to include retrieving the sampling filters and data,
sending filters and data for analysis,and performing regular audit and maintenance activities on the equipment under the terms of the contract.The
Department of Homeland Security provides all air monitoring equipment, parts, and supplies for the proper operation of the air monitoring
samplers and will be contracted with the City of Fort Worth for the operation and maintenance of these monitoring stations.The contract period will
start May 1,2021 through August 31,2022,with a maximum amount of$500,000.00 for reimbursement of expenses to the City.This contract may
be renewed for four additional one-year periods in accordance with the contract.
There are no local matching funds required for this grant contract.
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DOCUMENT! M&C No. EDate
Grant Total
Amount
[initial Contract PENDING PENDING $500,000.00 $500,000.00
!E:—__=LJ TOTAL: $500,000.00�
No City funds will be expended before the contract amendment is approved. Upon approval and acceptance of the grant and execution of the
contract,City funds will be expended prior to receipt of grant funds. Indirect costs will be recovered under this grant.
This agreement 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:TCEQ
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds
will be available in the current budget,as appropriated,of the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Code Compliance Department(and Financial
Management Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.Prior to making any expenditure,the Code
Compliance Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6322
Additional Information Contact: David B.Carson 6336
Cody Whittenburg 5455