HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20701-04-2013 Ordinance No. 2110,701-04-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS ANT)
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE, FOR
THE PURPOSE REIMBURSING THE EXPENSE OF A WILDFIRE TRAINING
COURSE PROVIDED BY TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION FOR 5
FIREFIGHTERS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BEAT 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$1,250.00, subject to receipt of a grant from Texas A&M, Forest Service, for the
purpose of reimbursing the expense of a wildfire training course provided by Texas Wildlife Association for
5 firefighters.
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
irripair the remain=ing 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. 20411-09-2012 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of thJs 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
''his ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
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APPR ED TO F AND LEGALITY:
Denis I. Elroy
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Assistant City AJley
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 16, 20
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/16/2013 - Ordinance No. 20701-04-2013
DATE: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **G-17864
LOG NAME: 36TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE GRANT 2013
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Training Tuition Grant from the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System Grant
Assistance Program Managed by the Texas A&M Forest Service in the Amount of$1,250.00 for
Reimbursement for Wildfire Training and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a Training Tuition Grant from the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System
Grant Assistance Program managed by the Texas A&M Forest Service in the amount of $1,250.00 for the
reimbursement of costs for a wildfire training course provided by Texas Wildfire Association conducted
from January 7, 2013 to January 9, 2013 for five firefighters; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$1,250.00.
DISCUSSION:
The past several years have seen an increase in the number of grass and brush fires in the City of Fort
Worth due to drought conditions. The Fire Department has increased its efforts of preparedness by
establishing a wildfire contingent to handle such emergencies. On January 7, 2013, and January 9, 2013,
a Wildfire Chainsaw training course was provided by the Texas Wildfire Association, which provided
instruction on the approved use of tactical applications for chainsaw operations during wildfire
occurrences. Five members of the Fire Department attended this training at a cost of$250.00 per
participant.
The full cost for this training course is eligible, and has been granted approval, for reimbursement from the
Training Tuition Grant from the TIFMAS Grant Assistance Program, managed by the Texas A&M Forest
Service. The program provides reimbursement grants to career fire departments and combination fire
departments that are not eligible for grant assistance under the Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Assistance Program.
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, in the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
Logname: 36TEXAS AM FOREST SERVICE GRANT 2013 Pagel of 2
GR76 451948 036420636000 $1,250.00 FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 036420636XXX $1,250.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Rudy Jackson (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Rudy Jackson (6801)
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