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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25140-10-2021ORDINANCE NO. 25140-10-2021 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $107,500.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE 2020 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT PURCHASE PROGRAM; 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 up to $107,500.00, for the purpose of funding the 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program. 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 24446-09-2020 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: a&,1 Sr. Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 12, 2021 CITY SECRETARY Ronald P. Gonzales Acting City Secretary City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 10/12/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0788 LOG NAME: 2ONCTCOG INCIDENT MANAGEMENT GRANT TPW SUBJECT (ALL) Accept a Grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program in an Amount of $107,500.00, Authorize Execution of an Interlocal Agreement in the Amount of $152,479.00, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Accept a grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program in an amount of $107,500.00; 2. Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program in the amount of $152,479.00; and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an amount not to exceed $107,500.00 subject to receipt of the funding. DISCUSSION: In 2003, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) began providing incident management training for all responders in the region. The goal of the NCTCOG Freeway Incident Management Training Program is to initiate a common, coordinated response to traffic incidents. The program objectives include building partnerships, enhancing safety for emergency personnel, reducing upstream traffic accidents, improving the efficiency of the transportation system, and improving air quality in the Dallas -Fort Worth region. In support of the Freeway Incident Management Training Program, NCTCOG conducted the 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program. The specific goal of the program is to assist agencies in purchasing equipment and technology that will advance program objectives. Fort Worth Police Department and the Transportation and Public Works Department each applied for funding separately in February 2020. On June 16, 2020, the City Council took action regarding the PD's application for the NCTCOG 2020 Incident Management Equipment Purchase Program and proactively adopted an appropriation ordinance in an amount of $44,989.00 (M&C 20-0411). On July 9, 2020, funding in the amount of $152,479.00 was approved authorizing NCTCOG to reimburse the City of Fort Worth for the purchase of the equipment and technology. This grant will provide up to $107,500.00 to TPW to purchase equipment to address incidents and disabled vehicles efficiently. NCTCOG, however, issued one agreement including both departments' funds which was partially executed by staff in June 2021. This M&C authorizes acceptance of the full amount of the grant funds via an Interlocal Agreement. No local match is required. Indirect cost is not allowable under this grant. This project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: NCTCOG 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, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Transportation and Public Works 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 Transportation and Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Dana Burghdoff 8018 Oriainatina Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801 Additional Information Contact: Tanya Brooks 7861