HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20565-01-2013Ordinance No. 20565-01-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MANAGEMENT
FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00, DECREASING THE ASSIGNED FUND
BALANCE BY THE SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING
SAID FUNDS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROJECT FUND FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE REVERSE LITTER CAMPAIGN; 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
Environmental Protection Management Fund in the amount of $75,000.00, decreasing the assigned fund
balance by the same amount, for the purpose of transferring said funds to the Environmental Protection
Project Fund for participation in the Reverse Litter Campaign.
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. 204 1 1 -09 -20 1 2 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: January 8,2013
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on Nos. 20564-01-2013 & 20565-01-
DATE: Tuesday, January 08.2013
LOG NAME: 20REVERSE LITTER
REFERENCE NO.: °°[-26038
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tarrant Regional Water District to
Participate in the Reverse Litter Campaign for an Annual Contribution in the Amount of $200,000.00 with
Funding iD the Amounts of$75.O0O.0O from the Environmental Protection Project Fund, $75'0OODOfrom
the Solid VVmSte Fund, and $50,000.00 from the 8k»[[D VV8te[ Fund, Authorize Transfer in the Amount nf
$75,000.00 from the Environmental Protection Management Fund to the Environmental Protection Project
Fund, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
|tia recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations in the Environmental Protection
Management Fund iD the amount nf$75.O00.00 and decreasing the assigned fundba\onoe by the same
amount;
Z Authorize the transfer iDthe amount of $75.00O.0O from the Environmental Protection Management
Fund to the Environmental Protection Project Fund;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Environmental Protection Management Fund in the amount of $75,000.00 from available funds; and
4. Authorize execution of Memorandum of Understanding with the Tarrant Regional Water District for
participation in the Reverse Litter Campaign with an annual contribution in the amount Vf$30O,000.0O.
DISCUSSION:
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) will allow the
City to provide funds for the purchase Of radio and television spots 83well as billboard, [D3gmzjOe and
newspaper advertising t] promote the campaign. Fort Worth iSone of several partners contributing funds
to the regional o8nnpa\Un.
As water suppliers for nearly 1.2 million people in the City of Fort Worth and surrounding communities, the
City Of Fort Worth and TRVVOhave a keen interest iOprotecting and preserving the quality Ofour
waterways. Each year hundreds Vf tons Of trash and debris wind upiD creeks and rivers that flow into our
reservoirs. The same trash we see 800UDlu|mt8d along the Trinity River after a big r8|O is the same sort of
litter washing into our reSenx]ir5, which serve as major sources 0fdrinbing water for OOiUiOnS of North
Texans.
TRWD and the City of Fort Worth are seeking to develop a regional anti-litter campaign to highlight the
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problem and inspire action. The goal isk] prevent tons Of plastic bottles, paper, StvrofUann and other trash
and debris from flowing into our creeks and reservoirs annually. The campaign is called Reverse Litter,
and /t aims b} reverse the litter trail, 6O that it winds VpiD trash cans and recycle bins before it pollutes our
waterways. TRWD and the City of Fort Worth must develop and submit to the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality, G siOrr8VV8ter management program /SVVMP\ that includes at least six control
measures. The Reverse Litter Campaign will address two items on the list: public education and outreach
and public involvement and participation. In addition tn the $75.O00.OA funding bythe Environmental
Protection Project Fund, $75.000.00 and $50.OD0.00iO funding will be provided by Code and TF»VV-
Sk}[nlYVater respectively and are included iO their Fiscal Year 7O13 appropriated budgets.
The Reverse Litter Campaign will affect residents |D ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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 project
CERTIFICATIONS: budget, as appropriated, of the Environmental Protection Project Fund,
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters
1)R103 494100 0201100
1)R103 539120 0201100
2)R101 476103 0202130
Submitted for Ci!y Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (6122)
Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
Michael A.Gange (0588)
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FROM Fund/Account/Centers
$75,000.00
2)
R1 03
538040
0201100
$75,000.0
$75,000.00
4)R101
539120
0202130
$75,000.00
$75,080.00
$75,000.00
4)
PE69
539120
0209002
$50,000.00
Fernando Costa (6122)
Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
Michael A.Gange (0588)
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