HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20523-12-2012Ordinance No. 20523-12-2012
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00,
UPON "RECEIPT OF PAYMENT FROM LlNEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR AND
SAMPSON, LLP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFLECTING A PAYMENT FOR
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PARKING AND CRIMINAL CITATIONS;
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 $40,000,00, upon receipt of payments from Linebarger Goggan Blair and
Sampson, LLP, for the purpose of reflecting a payment for collection of delinquent parking and criminal
citations.
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. 20411-09-2012 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
(,.-,'7As istant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 11, 2012
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE: Tu8ad8y, December 11, 2012
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REFERENCE NO': °*G-17761
SUBJECT:
Adopt Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations for a
$40.000.00 Payment from Linebarger G0gg8n Blair & Sampson, LLP, Under City Secretary Contract NV.
43450 for Collection of Delinquent Parking and Criminal Citations (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
Itie recommended that the City Council adopt the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund for the Municipal Court S8nvioao
Department in the amount of$4O.DOD.00k} reflect opayment from LinebargerGOggan Blair & Sampson,
LLP. under City Secretary Contract No. 4345D for collection Of delinquent parking and criminal citations.
On July 1O'2O12'(K8&C C-25713) the City Council authorized the City Manager hJ negotiate and execute
a contract with law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP (Linebarger), for the collection of
delinquent civil parking and criminal citations. AG part Ofthe negotiations, Lineb@rQ8r agreed tO provide h}
the City 2n annual payment iOthe amount Of$15.00O.O0 for supplemental law enforcement services
during warrant round-ups or special initiatives as designated by the Municipal Court Services Department.
Additionally, 2 payment iDthe amount Of$25'OOO.00 was negotiated for use in promotional and special
enforcement efforts associated with collection of debts and accounts receivable.
Under City Secretary Contract NO.4345O. this payment ia made from the firm's separate funds and not
from any monies that Linebangerneoeivma as compensation under the Agreement. In addiUon, this
payment is due and payable regardless of whether Linebarger's collection efforts result in any recovery of
the accounts receivable or of Linebarger's fee.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption Cf the attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, Ofthe General Fund, The Municipal Court Department iGresponsible
for collection and deposit Of funds due tO the City.
CENTERS: FUND
TOFund/Accouot/C enters
GG01 481306 0381000
GG01 511210 0381000
GG01 539120 0381000
$48,0080.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
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CER"rIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Charles Daniels (6183)
Deidra Emerson (6711)
Dakisha Boone (6737)
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