HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25742-09-2022 ORDINANCE NO.25742-09-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $25,000.00,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE DIGITALIZATION OF THE FORT
WORTH PRESS NEWSPAPER COLLECTION; 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 up to $25,000.00,for the purpose
of funding the digitization of the Fort Worth Press newspaper collection.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
4affiette S.Goodall(Oct 3,202212: T)
Assistant City Attorney Jannette S.Goodall
City Secretary O
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 27,2022 *'
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/27/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0729
LOG NAME: 84TEXTREASURES GRANT FY2023
SUBJECT
(ALL)Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,the Fiscal Year 2023 TexTreasures Grant from the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission in the Amount Up to$25,000.00 for the Purpose of Funding the Digitization of the Fort Worth Press Newspaper Microfilm
Collection,Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement,and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of, if awarded,the Fiscal Year 2023 TexTreasures Grant from the Texas State Library
and Archives Commission, in the amount up to$25,000.00 for the purpose of funding the digitization of the Fort Worth Press newspaper
microfilm collection;
2. Authorize the execution of a related grant agreement with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund,subject
to receipt of the grant, in the amount up to$25,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides a competitive TexTreasures grant designed to help public libraries make their special
collections more accessible for the people of Texas and beyond.The Fort Worth Public Library applied for this grant in an amount up to
$25,000.00 to fund the digitization of the Fort Worth Press newspaper microfilm collection currently housed at the Central Library.The
newspaper,published from 1921-1975,documents a significant portion of history for Fort Worth and is of vital historical importance to the Library's
collection. Researchers of local,state,and national history request the Fort Worth Press more frequently than any other microfilm resource at the
Fort Worth Public Library.They include journalists, professional and avocational historians,academic researchers,and those who seek to learn
more about a person or event they recall.
The Library previously partnered with University of North Texas Digital Libraries and Portal to Texas History(PTH)on other successful digitization
projects.The Library will partner with them again to digitize the Fort Worth Press newspaper from microfilm and index the content. The searchable
digital version will be made available to the public via the university's PTH as a collection of the Texas Digital Newspaper Project(TDNP). Making
the Fort Worth Press available on the PTH will be of great value to those who are interested in the history of Fort Worth.The PTH is a free public
resource,and is available to anyone with an internet connected device 24/7,365 days a year,which is an incalculable increase availability to
researchers.
The extent of the collection to be digitized is 328 reels of microfilm but the cost to digitize exceeds the$25,000.00 limit of this grant. A portion of
the collection, issues of the Fort Worth Press from 1921-1932,were selected for this grant because these microfilm reels are the most fragile.The
Library intends to apply for this grant again in two subsequent TexTreasures grant cycles to complete digitization of the remainder of the microfilm
collection to the extent allowable by copyright.
The Library will promote the new collection on the Library's website,social media channels and the City of Fort Worth News. In addition,the
information for accessing the new collection will be provided to local school districts,charter schools, home school organizations,and local
universities.
There are no indirect costs since payroll expenditures are not part of the grant award.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:Texas
State Library and Archives Commission
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the appropriation ordinance,funds will be
available in the current operating budget,as appropriated in the Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Library Department(and Financial
Managment Services)will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Library
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Jesica McEachern 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Manya Shorr 7706
Additional Information Contact: Marilyn Marvin 7708