HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25200-11-2021 ORDINANCE NO. 25200-11-2021
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $288,852.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT; 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 2021-2022 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$288,852.00,for the purpose of
funding the Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant.
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 j udgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shallbe and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 25073-09-2021 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
ofsaid prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Jannette S.Goodall(Dec 2,202110:33 CST)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette Goodall
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:November 30,2021 F FORT
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/30/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0916
LOG NAME: 36EMPG2022
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Office of Emergency Management to Apply for the Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant,and if
Awarded,Authorize Execution of a Related Grant Contract with the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the Amount of$144,426.00,
Authorize Transfer in the Amount of$144,426.00,as Required,for the City's Fifty Percent Match from the General Fund to the Grants Operating
Federal Fund,Authorize Transfer of Certain Funds and Eligible Grant Costs and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Office of Emergency Management to apply for the Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant from the
Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount of$144,426.00 to reimburse expenditures from the City's Emergency
Management program;
2. Authorize the acceptance of,if awarded,and execution of a grant contract with the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount
of the award of$144,426.00;
3. Authorize the transfer of,if awarded,the Office of Emergency Management funds from the General Fund to the Grants Operating Federal
Fund in an amount of$144,426.00 as the City's fifty percent match for the grant;and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject to receipt
of the grant, in the amount of$288,852.00,for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Division of Emergency Management provides funds to reimburse cities for conducting Emergency Management Planning and
Preparedness activities through the Emergency Management Performance Grant(EMPG).The City anticipates receiving an award in the amount
of$144,426.00 from the Fiscal Year 2022 EMPG Program based upon Fiscal Year 2003-Fiscal Year 2021 awards.
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication will authorize the Office of Emergency Management to apply for a Fiscal Year 2022 EMPG
Grant.Additionally,approval will also authorize acceptance of the EMPG award and transfer of the City's fifty percent match in the amount of
$144,426.00 from the approved Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Budget to the Grants Operating Federal Fund. Indirect costs are allowable under
this program.
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:State
of Texas, Division of Emergency Management
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget,as previously appropriated, in the General Fund and upon
approval of the above recommendations,receipt of the grant 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 Fire 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 Fire Department has the
responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803