HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0014) M&C 19-0354City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/03/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0354
LOG NAME: 36FLEETWOODFOUNDATION2019
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of an Award in the Amount of $4,972.00 from the Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Fund for the Fire Department and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Authorize the acceptance of an award in the amount of $4,972.00 from the Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Fund; and
2) Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund by
$4,972.00, pending the receipt of the award from the Fleetwood Memorial Foundation.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this M&C is to create a Fire Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Fund project in the Grants Operating Other Fund, with $4,972.00 in
appropriations, in order to accept payment from the Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Fund.
To meet the needs of the Fire Department, a purchase of vapor barrier hoods is proposed to enhance safety of personnel and prevent exposure to
carcinogens while engaged in emergency response and training activities. Vapor barrier hoods play an integral part of the Fire Department's
overall cancer reduction strategy.
The Fire Department will be responsible for the oversight and management of this project. Indirect costs are ineligible for this grant.
This project will serve All Council Districts.
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 recommendations 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 will be responsible for
the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditure being incurred, the Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the
availability of funds. This is an advance grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803