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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 19401-10-2010 Ordinance No. 19401-10-2010 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,210.00, UPON RECEIPT OF THE LOAN STAR LIBRARIES GRANT FROM THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR VARIOUS LIBRARY PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND MATERIALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011; 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 2010-2011 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $142,210.00, upon receipt of the Loan Star Libraries Grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, for the purpose of providing supplemental funding for various library programs, services and materials for Fiscal Year 2011. 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.19355 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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. AP OVED T FORM AND LEGALITY: AssisoM City Attor y ADOPTED) EFFECTIVE: October 12, 2010 ORDINANCE NO. 19401-10-2010 DATE: September 7, 2010 TO: City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth i FROM: Wendy Clark Manager, Loan Star Libraries Program RE: Fiscal Year 2011 Loan Star Libraries Grant Award ENCL: Press Release and Archives Commission Congratulations! Fort Worth Library will receive a Loan Star Libraries grant award in the -------------- - - amount of$142,210. Budget reductions throughout the state have affected grant award amounts this year. The Loan Star Libraries grant funding was reduced to$6 million for FY11.The Library has already been notified of this award.This letter serves as your Lorenzo de Zavala official award notification. State Archives and Library Building In order to expedite receipt of your upcoming grant funds, please make certain you have fulfilled all requirements from last year's LSL grant. We must receive all prior reports before we can send your FY11.contract. Be prompt in completing FY10 reporting and P.O. Box 12927 ensure that all FY10 funds are encumbered or spent by August 31, 2010. Austin,Texas ■ Performance and Financial Status reports for FY10; review the FY10 contract 78711-2927 for information on grant reporting and respond immediately to any requests we send 1201 Brazos Street ' Unspent funds from FY10;amounts of$25.00 and over must be returned. Austin,Texas Refer to your contract for specific requirements 78701 Now on with the new year! The Plan of Action is your library's grant application and tells us how you would like to spend your FY11 award.You may view it by logging in to the Grant Management System (GMS) at https://gms.tsl.state.tx.us/. Free online training on www.tsl.state.tx.us using this system is available at http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/funding/loanstar/gmsorientation.htnd. The deadline for receipt of the Plan of Action is October 31,2010. Cotrnni.uian Chairman We will contact you if we have any questions about your Plan of Action Once the Plan is Sandra J. Pickett approved,we will mail your library's contracts directly to the library. Be sure to have two copies of the contract signed and returned to us promptly, using the envelope we provide.Alternatively,you may fax,or scan and email,the documents directly to Pauline Sharon` rn T. Brewer,Grants Accountant(pbrewer @tsl.state.tx.us). Both copies of the signed contract Carr Martha Doty Freeman must be returned before funds can be released. Larry G. Holt Publicity relating to the grant must include acknowledgement of the Texas State Library Wm.Scott-McAfee and Archives Commission whenever possible and practical. Publicity includes, but isn't Sally Reynolds limited to press releases, media events, public events,displays, announcements on your Michael C.Waters website, and materials for the grant project. Find logos, news releases, bookmarks and bookplates on our website,http://www.tsi.state.tx.us/id/funding/loanstar/promotelsi.htn-1 Peggy r and Librarian Please provide us with one set of all public relations materials produced under this grant iPeggy D. Rudd when you submit your final financial status report. Check your contract for other Assistant State Librarian Again,congratulations on your award! We hope this funding will be a Edward Seidenberg benefit to the community you serve. If you have any questions, please I contact me. OL phone: 512-463-5475;fax: 512-463-8800; e-mail: wendy.clark @tsl.state.tx.us Lean fir lift Making intonnation work for all Texans City of Fort Worth, Texas MayorN��N ~� Council � �� N��NN��NN N��N��NN/�� °�� g� ��rN ��NN �� w~��r��NN��mm ��n��rNNNNNN��NNm��~°0��nNN COUNCIL' ^ � - _ �-'pp-_r__=_-`.=-/ _ ` _~ ..�~.��m�� DATE: Tuesday, October 12. 2O1O REFERENCE NO.: °°C-24532 LOG NAME: 04LOANGTARG RANTS FY2O11 ;aUmECK: Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Loan Star Libraries Grant Award of$142,210.00 from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Authorize Execution of the Grant Agreement, Authorize an Inter-Fund Loan and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: |1ia recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a $142,210.00 Loan Star Libraries Grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the Fort Worth Library for the pnoQnenn year September 1. 2D1D through August 31. 2O11; 2. Authorize the City Manager 10 execute ogrant agreement with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission relating to such grant; 3. Authorize o non-interest bearing inter-fund loan inthe amount of$142.21O.DD from the General Fund 10 the Grants Fund for interim financing to ensure program continuation from one grant funding period to the next; and 4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund by $142.21O.OD upon receipt of the grant. DISCUSSION: The Loon Star Libraries PnoQnynn is o direct State aid grant program funded by the Texas State Legislature for public libraries statewide. For State Fiscal Year 2O11. the Texas State Library and Archives Commission awarded $6.000.000.00 in grants to541 accredited public libraries that have current membership in the Texas Library System. These funds supplement local funding sources and allow public libraries 0o offer a higher level of service 0o users of all ages. The Fort Worth Library will receive a grant in the amount of$142,210.00 for State Fiscal Year 2011. The grant funds will be used 0o fulfill the Library's mission and enrich the Library's purpose in the community through programs, services, and materials that are educational and informative. Funded programs will include NASA Explore, the Summer Reading Program, and the popular 3rd Thursday Jazz Series. Informational resources of the Fort Worth Library will be extended through continued funding of the TexShane Databases, subscription tothe National Genealogy Bank, and licensing and purchase ofo variety of other materials such as additional databases, Genealogy materials, and periodicals of interest to the Hispanic community. Some of the grant funds will also be used for minor interior renovation to the Meadowbrook Branch Library to support the Library's partnership with Texas Workforce Solutions and the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library. Inc. This partnership supports the Council's Strategic Goal to l.oguunne: 84l.{>ANQTAR(]8AY4T8FY2O1l Page lof2 strengthen the economic base, develop the future workforce, and create quality job opportunities. This grant is for the State Fiscal Year of September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011. This is the tenth year the Fort Worth Library has received this grant, with awards totaling $1,048,360.00. FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that 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, of the Grants Fund. Upon execution of the grant agreement, the inter-fund loan will be returned to the General Fund. FUND CENTERS: TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers 4)GR76 451458 084308502000 $142,210.00 3) GG01 136076 000000 $142,210.00 4) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 084308502XXX $142,210.00 3) GR76 220001 000308502000 $142,210.00 CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6183) Originating Department Head: Gleniece Robinson (7706) Additional Information Contact: Sheila Scullock (7706) Logname: 84LOANSTARGRANTSFY2011 Page 2 of 2