HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0049) M&C 20-0596City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/25/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0596
LOG NAME: 23TCEQ WHOLE AIR MONITORING CONTRACT AMENDMENT 2 FY21
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment 2 to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Federally Funded Grant Agreement in an Amount
Not to Exceed $255,005.20 for Whole Air Monitoring Operations, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of Amendment 2 to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Funded Grant Agreement for whole air monitoring
operations with a maximum amount of $255,005.20 for an eight month term starting September 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of $255,005.20, subject to receipt of the executed Amendment.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City) 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. One of the four contracts, this contract is fully funded by the Department of Homeland Security
and administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 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 is contracting with the City of Fort Worth for the operation and maintenance of these monitoring stations. The contract period will be
September 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021, with a maximum amount of $255,005.20 for reimbursement of expenses to the City. This renewal is the
second of three renewal options in accordance with the original contract. This contract may be renewed for once more upon mutual written
agreement between both Parties.
There are no local matching funds required for this grant contract.
DOCUMENT
M&C No.
Approval Date
Grant Amount
Total
Initial Contract
C-28852
09/18/2018
$386,000.00
$386,000.00
Amendment #1 M&C 19-0033 08/13/2019 $386,000.00 $386,000.00
Amendment #2 Pending Pending Approval $255,005.20 $255,005.20
Approval of this of this M&C
M&C
TOTAL: $1,027,005.20
This agreement will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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 before receipt of grant funds. Indirect costs will be recovered under this grant.
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 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