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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25148-10-2021ORDINANCE NO. 25148-10-2021 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,451.21, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AMBIENT AIR MONITORING OPERATIONS; 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 2020-2021 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of $64,451.21, for the purpose of funding ambient air monitoring operations. 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 incorporated into the ordinance effecting the budget of the municipal government of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021, and ending September 30, 2022, 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY Ak`LPr Assistant City Attorney Ronald P. Gonzales Acting City Secretary ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 12, 2021 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 10/12/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0793 LOG NAME: 23TCEQ PM 2.5 CONTRACT AMENDMENT 5 FY2022 SUBJECT (ALL) Authorize Execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Federally Funded Grant Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,451.21 for Ambient Air Monitoring Operations and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality funded grant agreement for Ambient Air Monitoring Operations with a maximum amount of $64,451.21 for a one-year term starting September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022; and 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount of $64,451.21, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding ambient air monitoring operations. 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 that facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and by supporting reliable data collection for air pollutants. One of the four contracts, partially funded by the State of Texas, specifically supports air monitoring operations for particulate matter emissions within the City of Fort Worth. If executed, this contract will require the City 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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality provides all air monitoring equipment, parts, and supplies for the proper operation of the air monitoring stations 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, 2021, through August 31, 2022, with a not to exceed amount of $64,451.21 for reimbursement of expenses to the City. This renewal is the first of three one-year renewal options in accordance with the original contract. This contract may be renewed for two more one-year periods upon mutual written agreement between both parties. There are no local matching funds required for this grant contract. Document Initial Contract M&C No. C-28862 Approval Date Grant Amount Total 09/25/2018 $71,101.68 $71,101.68; Amendment #1 (FY20 Renewal) M&C #19-0031 08/13/2019 Amendment #2 (Revise Scope of Work) M&C #19-0031 08/13/2019 $64,451.21 $0.00 $135,552.89 $135,552.89 Amendment #3 (90-Day Extension) M&C #19-0031 08/13/2019 Amendment #4 (FY21 Renewal) Amendment #5 M&C #20-0452 06/23/2020 Pending Approval Pending Approval of this M&C of this M&C $0.00 $135,552.89 $64,451.21 $200,004.10 tl $64,451.21 $264,455.31 (FY22 Renewal) In 1998, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised its measurement standards for particulate matter (PM) emissions in to the atmosphere. Since Fiscal Year 1999-2000, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has contracted with the City for operation and maintenance of the monitoring equipment provided by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for four Continuous Air Monitoring Stations. The location of each station is as follows: Station (Eagle Mountain Lake Address Equipment 14290 Morris Dido Newark Road J 1 NOx Monitor Fort Worth California Parkway North Haws Athletic Center 1198 California Parkway North 600 Congress Street Keller Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) site off Alta Vista Road 2 PM 2.5 Monitors 1 PM 2.5 Monitor 1 NOx Monitor The above monitors are located in 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 govemmental 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 operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Code Compliance Department (and Financial Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Code Compliance Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Valerie Washington 6199 Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Additional Information Contact: Brandon Bennett 6322 David B. Carson 6336 Cody Whittenburg 5455