HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0021) M&C 22-0226City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/29/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0226
LOG NAME: 23P ETS MARTAN I MALWELFAREG RANTS
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, Pet Focused Organizations, Including PetSmart Charities, Inc. Funding in an
Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00 to Support Animal Welfare Programs, Plus Any Accrued Interest from Contractual Award Funds in the Amount
up to $5,000.00, Based on Actual Receipts, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreements, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and any
Corresponding Interest Income
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize application for, and acceptance of, if awarded, pet focused organizations funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to
support the City's Animal Welfare Programs;
2. Authorize execution of related grant agreements with various pet focused organizations; and
3. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund, subject
to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $200,000.00, plus any accrued interest from contractual award funds in the amount up to
$5,000.00, based on actual receipts, for the purpose of funding the City's Animal Welfare Programs.
DISCUSSION:
The City's animal shelter seeks out small funding opportunities of various dollar amounts from pet focused organizations to offset costs
associated with animal welfare for the benefit of Fort Worth animal shelter pets. These costs range from medical services such as vaccinations
and sterilization options to educational programs lilke responsible pet ownership and post adoption training. These programs are facilitated by
the Animal Welfare Division of the Code Compliance Department.
Many of these grants are announced with a very short timeline for the City to submit an application, and there may not be adequate time to obtain
approval of an individual M&C before the grant application deadline. In those cases, the City may have to forfeit available grant funds.
Furthermore, approval of multiple grants streamlines the administrative process when there are many grants each year.
The City of Fort Worth enjoys a productive relationship with PetSmart Charities, Inc. (Grantor), that includes working together to promote animal
welfare through numerous special initiatives for the benefit of Fort Worth animal shelter animals.
The grant funds will be made available by the Grantor after both Grantor and the City have signed a Grant Agreement. No budget will be set up for
any activity until after a grant award has been received. Indirect costs are not applicable.
In the interest of efficiency, the Code Compliance Department is requesting approval of this M&C to facilitate a more expedient turnaround of
application and grant or agreement documents.
The grants will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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 operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Other Fund. The Code Compliance Department (and
Financial Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred,
the Code Compliance Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6322
Additional Information Contact: David B. Carson 6336