HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25591-06-2022 ORDINANCE NO.25591-06-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,451.21 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING AMBIENT AIR MONITORING OPERATIONS;
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 Grants
Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of$64,451.21, for the purpose of
funding ambient air monitoring operations.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Jannette S.Goodall(Jun 30,202211:20 CDT)
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Jannette S. Goodall ...�• ;:...:.�.>
Assistant City Attorney City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:June 28,2022 ' .J
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/28/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0507
LOG NAME: 23TCEQ PM 2.5 CONTRACT FY2023
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Federally Funded Grant Agreement in an Amount Not to
Exceed$64,451.21 for Ambient Air Monitoring Operations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality funded grant agreement for ambient air monitoring operations
with a maximum amount of$64,451.21 for a one-year term beginning September 1,2022 and expiring August 31,2023; and
2. Apply an indirect cost rate of up to 10.00 percent in accordance with the terms of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality grant
agreement;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in
the amount of$64,451.21,subject to receipt of the grant,for the purpose of funding ambient air monitoring operations.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City)operates a comprehensive air quality program under four separate, but related contracts with the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality(TCEQ).This overall program benefits the City by ensuring that facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and
by supporting reliable data collection for air pollutants.One of the four contracts, partially funded by the TCEQ, specifically supports air monitoring
operations for particulate matter emissions within the City. If executed,this contract will require the City to operate local air pollution monitors and
the City's obligations will include retrieving the sampling filters and data, sending filters and data for analysis, and performing regular audit and
maintenance activities on the equipment under the terms of the contract.The TCEQ provides all air monitoring equipment, parts, and supplies for
the proper operation of the air monitoring stations and is contracting with the City for the operation and maintenance of these monitoring stations.
The contract period will be September 1,2022 through August 31,2023 with an amount not to exceed$64,451.21 for reimbursement of expenses
to the City. This contract may be renewed for three additional one-year periods upon mutual written agreement between both parties.
There are no local matching funds required for this grant contract.
M&C APPROVAL i GRANT
DOCUMENT No. DATE AMOUNT �TA ,-
Initial Pending Pending $64,451.21 $64,451.21
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Contract
In 1998,the United States Environmental Protection Agency(USEPA) revised its measurement standards for particulate matter(PM)emissions in
to the atmosphere. Since Fiscal Year 1999-2000, the TCEQ has contracted with the City for operation and maintenance of the monitoring
equipment provided by the TCEQ for four continuous air monitoring stations.The location of each station is as follows:
STATION ADDRESS EQUIPMENT
Eagle Mountain Lake 14290 Morris Dido Newark Road 1 NOx Monitor
California Parkway North (1198 California Parkway North 2 PM 2.5 Monitors
Haws Athletic Center 600 Congress Street 1 PM 2.5 Monitor
Keller 10218 Alta Vista Road 1 NOx Monitor
The above monitors benefit ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
No City funds will be expended before the contract amendment is approved. This grant does not include a local match requirement. Upon
approval and acceptance of the grant and execution of the contract,City funds will be expended before receipt of grant funds. Indirect cost will be
applied at a rate up to 10.00 percent in accordance with the terms of the TCEQ grant agreement.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:TCEQ
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 Federal 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-by. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6322
Additional Information Contact: David B. Carson 6336
Cody Whittenburg 5455