HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20692-04-2013 Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$150,000.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PDE[P08E FUNDING CERTAIN
CAPITAL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CITY'S CABLE F/\CD.lTOB��
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PROVIDING FOR A S8VB0A8lDTY CLAUSE; /NA&D1G I1418 ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; R£PBAI {NO ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT B8REVVDR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8BlTORDAINED UY THE CITY COUNCIL 0F THE CITY 0F FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
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That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, dbe,c ahu|\ also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Fund io the amount of$l50,0DD.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding certain capital
expenses related to the City's cable facilities.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, sn:dou or pad of mcodou of this oodiuuouo be declared invalid, inoperative or
void for any reason hyu court ofcompetent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall iuuoway
ioupui�r the reoouinio8 portions, yecdnoa, or pudo of aeodoua of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance xhuU be ouzuu|odve of Ordinance No. 20411-04-2012 and all other ocdbu000em and
oppnopduhoux 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 000Oio1iug provisions
n[said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Denis�Oplro'y,A,si tant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/9120,13 - Ordinance No. 20692-04-2013
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DATE: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **G-17853
LOG NAME: 02CABLE OFFICE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS 2013
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
Amount of$150,000.00 for Purposes of Funding Capital Expenses Related to City Cable Facilities (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of$150,000.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding certain capital expenses related to the City's cable facilities.
DISCUSSION:
The City's Cable Communication Office provides citizens with direct access to City government meetings
and programming about City services and other areas of public interest. This programming is produced
by the City's Cable Communication Office's professional staff and is provided from the City's cable
communications facilities.
In accordance with Texas Utilities Code, Chapter 66, the City receives a monthly Public, Education and
Governmental (PEG) fee from cable television subscribers. These revenues are restricted under federal
regulations and can only be used for capital expenses associated with the City's PEG programming
facilities.
Adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance will allow the Cable Communication Office to cover the
capital costs associated with the City's PEG programming facilities that are anticipated to occur during the
remainder of the current fiscal year. The City's purchasing policy will continue to be followed and any
costs in excess of the amount of$3,000.00 will be sent through the Purchasing Division.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director 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, of the Special Trust Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters
FE72 488900 002500100000 $150,000.00 FE72 531160 002500100000 $150,000.00
FE72 531160 002500100000 $150,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Susan Alanis (8180)
Additional Information Contact: Jack McGee (392-6169)
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