HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18661-06-2009Ordinance No. 18661-06-2009
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANT5 FUND 4N THE AMOUNT OF $65,890.00, UPON RECEIPT OF A GRANT
FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FIRE PREVENTION
AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING FIRE
PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS TO HIGH-R15K POPULATIONS;
pROViDING FOR A SEVERABILkTY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANGE
GUMUI~ITIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE iT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE GITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, there
shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriat(ans in the Grants Fund in the amount of
$65,890.00, upon receipt of a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Fire Prevention and
Safety Grant Program for the purpose of funding fire prevention and public safety programs to high-risk
populations.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section ar part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative ar 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. 18283 and aII 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
Gt7#JNCEi. ,4CTIC1: ApPresved orr 511612849 -Ord. No. 1$551-85-2889
DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2049
t_OCs NAME: 36P&52008 GRANT
REFERENCE NO.: ~'G-16595
SUBJECT:
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Authorize the Application for and Acceptance of a Grant, if Awarded, from the FederaE Emergency
Management Agency Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $65,890.00
and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECCMMENDAT_IQPI:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Gity Manager to apply for and accept, if offered, a one year Grant from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency in an amount not to exceed $65,890.00;
2. Authorize the transfer of $13,178.00 as required for the 20 percent match from the General FundlNon-
Departmental to the Grants Fund; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $65,890.00 subject to the receipt of the funds.
DISCUSSION:
The Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) are part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFC)
under Federa! Emergency Management Agency's Grant Programs Directorate. FP&5 Grants support
projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. The primary
goo! of such projects is to target high-risk populations such as the elderly and children and to reduce the
number of deaths and injuries caused by fires.
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This grant is a matching grant of $65,89Q.OQ and requires the Fire Department to provide 20 percent of
that funding. The Fire Department will designate $13,178.00 of the Genera! FundlNan-Departmental as
the 20 percent matching funds.
FISCAL INFORMATION t CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon reward and receipt of the grant, 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 Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
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TO FundlAccountlCenters FROM_FundtAccountlCenters
GR76_ 472001..036446376006 613,178.00 GGfl1 538070 6945502 $13,1.78.00
GR76.48$022.036446376000 652,712.00
GR76__5(VARIC7US) 036446376XXX 665,890.00
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted far City Manager's Office, by; Thomas Higgins (66192}
Originating Department Head: Rudy Jackson {68Q1}
Additional Information Contact: Rudy Jackson {6801 }
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