HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20399-09-2012Ordinance No. 20399-09-2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A MONETARY GIFT FROM FRIENDS OF THE FORT
WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE, INC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN PLANS FOR THE
RESTORATION OF THE BROADVIEW PARK PICNIC AREA AT THE FORT
WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE; 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 $45,000.00, subject to receipt of a monetary gift from Friends of the Fort
Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc., for the purpose of funding architectural and engineering design plans
for the restoration of the Broadview Park Picnic Area at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.
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 incorporated into the ordinance approved by the Fort Worth City Council
effecting the budget of the municipal government of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year
beginning October 1, 2012, and ending September 30, 2013, 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 18, 2012
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE: Tuesday, September 18.2012 REFERENCE NO.: G-17673
LOG NAME: f0NATcTR FONCBROAONEVVPARK DONATION
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Authorize Acceptance of Monetary Gift from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Cenher& Refuge, Inc.,
in the Amount of $45,000.00 to Fund Architectural and Engineering Design Plans for Restoration of the
Broadview Park Picnic Area at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge and Adopt Supplemental
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
bis recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a monetary gift from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge,
|n/z.in the amount nf$4500000 for the purpose of funding hdeohu | and engineering design plansfor
the restoration of the Broadview Park Picnic Area at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge; and
2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the General Fund Fiscal Year 2013 Budget in the amount of $45,000.00 from available
funds.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize the acceptance of a monetary gift
from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc, (Fhende), in the amount of $45.000.00 for
the purpose of funding architectural and engineering design plans for the restoration of the Broadview
Park Picnic Area ot the Fort Worth Nature Center @ Refuge and adopting the attached supplemental
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the amount Of$45'OOO.00
from available funds.
The Friends isa non-profit organization formed in1874 to support the operation of the Fort Worth Nature
Center & Refuge (FWNC&R) through financial and in-kind contributions.
The Friends wish to donate the amount of $45,000.00 to the Parks and Community Services Department
for the purpose of funding the development of architectural and engineering design plans for the
restoration of the Broadview Park Picnic Area.
In the 1930's, the Civilian Conservation Corps operated a camp at Lake Worth and constructed many park
amenities, The Broadview Park Picnic Area is one such amenity. The site is perched on the edge of a bluff
with commanding east facing view Of upper Lake Worth and contains a|arge shelter, o banquet table, 8
water fountain, a latrine and a number Ofindividual picnic tables scattered over several acres. Prior to the
creation of the FVVNC&F(in1gO4.the entire park was extensively vandalized and funding has not been
available for repairs.
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The FVVNC&R's20O3 Strategic Master Plan recommends that Broadview Park bm restored and put into
use ase group picnic rental site. Ad the beginning of2O12. the Friends received e grant in the amount of
$45.0OO.0O from mnanonymous donor which was given with the expressed purpose of funding the first
phase ofthis restoration.
The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge ie located \n COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 and serves ALL COUNCIL
CERTIFICATION: FISCAL INFORMATION /
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 Fiscal
Year 2013 operation budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund. The Parks and Community Services
Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of these funds.
CERTIFICATIONS: FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
1)) GG01 488100 0808090
2)) GG01 539120 0808090
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Oriainating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
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FROM Fund/Account/Centers
SumonAlanin (8180)
RiohordZava|a (5704)
Mark Woolsey (5719)
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