HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25306-01-2022 ORDINANCE NO.25306-01-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANT CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER FUND,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $74,100.00,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE HOFFMAN FOUNDATION PROJECT;
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 Grant
Capital Project Other Fund,subject to the receipt of the grant,in an amount up to$74,100.00,for the purpose
of funding the Hoffman Foundation Project.
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 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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
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Jannette S.Goodall(Jan 26,202213:1
Assistant City Attorney Jannette Goodall
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:January 25,2021
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/25/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0085
LOG NAME: 80HOFFMAN FOUNDATION GRANT
SUBJECT
(CD 3, CD 5,CD 8,and CD 9)Authorize Acceptance of a Grant in the Amount of$74,100.00 from the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for
the Establishment of 39 Trees at Four Park Locations,Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance,and Amend the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital
Improvement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant in the amount of$74,100.00 from the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for the Hoffman Foundation
Tree Grant project;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Project Other Fund
subject to receipt of the grant,in the amount of$74,100.00,for the purpose of funding the Hoffman Foundation Tree Grant project;and
3. Amend the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication(M&C)is to accept a$74,100.00 grant from the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman
Foundation into the Grants Capital Project Other Fund for the Hoffman Foundation Tree Grant project which will provide for the establishment of 39
trees at four park locations.
The Park& Recreation Department (PARD)was approached by the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation (Foundation) in July of 2021
regarding a proposal to establish trees in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods and nearby roadways/bus stops.As funds had not
been identified for these improvements,the Foundation generously volunteered a grant for$20,000.00 to$25,000.00 and requested a list of areas
for the Foundation to select.A list of four locations were provided to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation Board for consideration.
On November 5,2021,the PARD received notice that the Foundation Board had approved a grant in the amount of$74,100.00 to establish trees
at all four locations.The funds provided will cover the value of materials and services,including the cost of the trees,delivery,installation,and two
years of irrigation.The 39 trees will be planted at the following parks: Delga Park(7 trees), Rosemont Park(6 trees), Rosedale Plaza Park(13
trees),and Calmont Park(13 trees).All the trees will be planted in Fiscal Year 2022.
Funding for this project was not included in the Fiscal Years(FY)2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program.The action in this M&C will amend the
FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program in accordance with Ordinance 25073-09-2021.
ADVISORY BOARD APPROVAL-On December 15,2021,the Park&Recreation Advisory Board voted to recommend that the City Council
accept the grant from the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation.
The four park locations are located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3,5,8,&9.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
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 capital budget,as appropriated,in the Grants Capital Project Other Fund for the Hoffman Foundation Grant
project.The Park&Recreation Department(and Financial Management Services) is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the
City. Prior to any expense being incurred,the Park&Recreation Department will also have the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
This is an advance grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Richard Zavala �704
Additional Information Contact: David Creek 5744