HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25582-06-2022 ORDINANCE NO. 25582-06-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS CAP PROJECTS FEDERAL FUND,IN THE
AMOUNT OF$2,000,000.00,FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS,FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE ITS RADIO TRANSMIT SITE ARPA PROJECT(CITY PROJECT
NO. 104155); 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
Cap Projects Federal Fund in the amount of$2,000,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding
the ITS Radio Transmit Site ARPA project(City Project No. 104155).
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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(Jun 30,202211:23 CDT)
Jannette S.Goodall
Assistant City Attorney City Secretary
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:June 28,2022
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/28/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0472
LOG NAME: 04TARRANT COUNTY RADIO TOWER FUNDING AGREEMENT ARPA
SUBJECT
(ALL)Authorize Execution of an Interiocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the City's Implementation of a Radio Transmitter Site to Expand
Coverage in North Fort Worth and Tarrant County,Authorize Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act, Subtitle M(State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds) Funds from Tarrant County in the Amount of$2,000,000.00,Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance,and Amend the Fiscal
Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program(This use of ARPA funding was previously discussed and approved by Mayor and Council)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an interiocal agreement with Tarrant County for the transfer of funds for the City's implementation of a radio
transmitter site to expand coverage in north Fort Worth and northwest Tarrant County;
2. Authorize the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act,Subtitle M(State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds)funds from Tarrant County in the
amount of$2,000,000.00;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Cap Projects Federal Fund in
the amount of$2,000,000.00 from available funds,for the purpose of funding the ITS Radio Transmit Site ARPA project(City Project No.
104155);and
4. Amend the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Public Safety Radio System was implemented in 2013 to provide reliable radio communications for the City of Fort Worth's(City)
public safety and public works departments. The system was designed to provide coverage primarily for use inside the Fort Worth city limits with
provisions made to accommodate growth for the next few years.
During the last nine years,considerable City development and expansion has occurred,particularly in north Fort Worth and northwest Tarrant
County. To accommodate this growth and to support the expanded City services that have resulted, radio coverage must be extended by the
implementation of an additional radio transmission site and tower. Total cost of this site is estimated at just over seven million dollars
($7,000,000.00).
In addition to expanding coverage for the City,the new tower site will also increase coverage in unincorporated areas of Tarrant County. As a
result,the Tarrant County Commissioners Court in February 2022 approved the allocation of two million dollars($2,000,000.00)from its American
Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)funds to be reimbursed to the City against expenses incurred for the acquisition and construction of the new radio site.
The intertocal agreement provides for the contribution of funds by the County to the City,and commits the City to utilizing the funds prior to
December 31,2026,as required by ARPA. Ownership of any components or services acquired by these funds will be retained by the City.
The purpose of this Mayor&Council Communication is to accept the Tarrant County appropriation and intitate the acquisition phase of the project.
Funding for the future phases will be determined at a later date.
Funding for this project was not included in the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The action in this M&C will amend the
Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program as approved in connection with Ordinance 25073-09-2021.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:Tarrant
County
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 Cap Projects Federal Fund.The Information Technology Solutions
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 Information Technology Solutions Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a
reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office--W. Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Kevin Gunn 2015
Additional Information Contact: Kevin Gunn 2015
Expedited