HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0028) M&C 20-0206City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/07/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0206
LOG NAME: 04BOTANIC GARDEN INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFER
SUBJECT
Authorize the Re -Categorization of FY2020 Appropriations in the Botanic Garden Special Revenue Fund in the Amount of $80,434.00 from the
General Operating and Maintenance Category to the Transfers & Other Category to Facilitate a Transfer to the ITS Capital Projects Fund, and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the re -categorization of FY2020 appropriations in the Botanic Garden Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $80,434.00 from the
General Operating and Maintenance category to the Transfers & Other category to facilitate a transfer to the ITS Capital Projects Fund;
2. Adopt the attached ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the ITS Capital Fund by $80,434.00 for the purpose of
funding the BRIT Infrastructure project (City Project No. 102640).
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to re -categorize Operating and Maintenance funds within the Botanic Garden
Special Revenue Fund (25011) previously allocated in the Park & Recreation Department to the Transfers & Other category to facilitate a transfer
of these funds to a static capital project within the ITS Capital Fund (30112). The project is needed for the proper accounting of expenditures
incurred for the technology infrastructure implementation upon the transition of services from the Botanic Garden to the Botanical Research Institute
of Texas (BRIT). In preparation for the transfer of these services, the technology infrastructure needs must be addressed. The funding will provide
for the procurement and installation of network cabling, controllers and switches for Wi-Fi connectivity, landlines for services (desktop devices and
fax lines) along with printer copier devices.
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas Project is physically located in (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7), but will serve Fort Worth residents in (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 funds are available in the Botanic Garden Special Revenue Fund and upon approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the ITS Capital Fund, BRIT Infrastructure
Project. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the ITS Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Kevin Gunn 2015
Originating Business Unit Head: Roger Wright 2230
Additional Information Contact: Sallie Trotter 8442