HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20388-09-2012Ordinance No. 20388 -09 -2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$6,780.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A MONETARY DONATION FROM THE
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FOUNDATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE PURCHASE OF THREE DRUG TAKE BACK BOXES, DRUG
TRANSPORT, AND DRUG DESTRUCTION FOR THE SAFE COMMUNITIES DRUG
OVERDOSE TASK FORCE; 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 2011 -2012 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of $6,780.00, subject to receipt of a monetary donation from the Texas
Health Harris Methodist Foundation, for the purpose of funding the purchase of three drug take back boxes,
drug transport, and drug destruction for the Safe Communities Drug Overdose Task Force.
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. 19911 -09 -2011 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
AND EFFECTIVE: September 18, 2012
City of Fort Worth,. Texas
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SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation from the Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation in the
Amount of $6,780.00 to Cover the Cost of Three Drug Take Back Boxes, Drug Transport Services and
Drug Destruction and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation from the Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation
in the amount cf $6,780.UOtV cover the cost of three drug take back boxes, drug transport services and
drug destruction; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations inthe
Special Trust Fund in the amount of $6,780.00,
The Safe Communities Drug Overdose Task Force solicited and received donations from three
organizations: from Cooks Children's Hospital in the amount of$2.200.00. from Safe N]dn in the amount of
$2.280DO and from the Tarrant County Coalition in the amount of $2.280.O0. The funds were turned over
to the Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation to be donated to the Fort Worth Police Department to
fund the purchase of three "drug take back boxes." These boxes, which will be placed at Fort Worth Police
Department facilities in areas with high volumes of drug overdose calls, will allow citizens hJ drop off
unused prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs to encourage keeping these items out of the
hands of child ren/teenagers, thereby reducing accidental and other drug overdoses in those areas.
The donation from the Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation will be used for the following:
1. Purchase three drug take back boxes;
2. Pay for one hour of@police officer's time each week tV empty the boxes and transport the drugs tothe
police property facility inthe company of property room staff; and
3. Cover the costs to dispose of the drugs on2 quarterly basis.
The Safe and Secure Drug Disposal Act of2U1U encourages local law enforcement agencies to create
drug take back programs. Aoa law enforcement agency, the Fort Worth Police Department inauthorized
to collect and dispose of these items under Title 21 CFR13U1.24.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon authorized acceptance of the donation
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
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budget, as appropriated, of the Special Trust Fund. The Police Department is responsible for the collection
and deposit of funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Accou nt/C enters
2) FE72 488200 035535001010
$6,780.00
2) FE72 514010 035535001010
$1,380.00
2) FE72 524010 035535001010
$2,400M
2) FE72 532200 035535001010
$3,000.0
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Charles Daniels (6199)
Rhonda K. Robertson (4230)
Jeffrey W. Halstead (4231)
Marianne Makar (4224)
Shallah Graham (4229)
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