HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20708-04-2013 Ordinance No. 20708-04-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS lN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A MONETARY DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF
THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HARDWICKE INTERPRETIVE CENTER AT THE FORT
WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE; 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of$12,500.00, subject to receipt of a monetary donation from the Friends of the
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc., for the purpose of improvements to the Hardwicke Interpretive
Center at the Fort Worth Nature Center& Refuge.
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. 20411-09-2012 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 LEQALITY:
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Tyler Wl� "
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 16, 2013
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL,ACTION: Approved on 4/16/2013 - Ordinance No. 20708-04-2013
DATE: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: G-17869
LOG NAME: 80FONCDONATION#1
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Donation from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc., in
the Amount of$12,500.00 for Improvements to the Hardwicke Interpretive Center at the Fort Worth Nature
Center & Refuge and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a donation from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge,
Inc., in the amount of$12,500.00 to fund improvements to amenities at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center
at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $12,500.00, subject to the receipt of the gift from the Friends of the Fort
Worth Nature Center & Refuge, Inc.
DISCUSSION:
The Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge (Friends) is a Non Profit 501(c)(3) organization
formed in 1974 to support the operation of the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge (FWNC&R) through
financial and in-kind contributions.
The Friends wish to donate the amount of$12,500.00 to the Parks and Community Services Department
to fund upgrades to lighting, ceiling fans and animal exhibit enclosures at the Nature Center & Refuge's
Hardwicke Interpretive Center.
The FWNC&R Staff is diversifying revenue streams by promoting rental space at the Hardwicke
Interpretive Center to the general public. The Friends set aside funds in their current budget towards
assisting with this goal. The Staff identified replacement of 1970's era lighting and ceiling fans with better,
more efficient units as an inexpensive way to make a noticeable improvement.
In addition, some of the teaching animal exhibit enclosures at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center no longer
meet Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's revised minimum square footage requirements. This donation
from the Friends will permit Staff to make needed alterations to bring these exhibit spaces into
compliance.
On February 27, 2013, the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board endorsed Staffs
recommendation to accept this donation.
The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 and serves ALL COUNCIL
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DISTRICTS.
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 operating
budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund and the Parks and Community Services Department is
responsible for the collection and deposit of funds donated to the City.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1 & 2)GG01 488100 0808090 $12,500.00 1)GG01 539120 0808090 $12,500.00
2)GG01 539120 0808090 $12,50
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office b3C. Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Suzanne Tuttle (7421)
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