HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25842-11-2022 ORDINANCE NO. 25842-11-2022
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER FUND,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT,IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $150,000.00,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING HABITAT RESTORATION AND
ENHANCING THE UTILIZATION OF CONSERVED LANDS; 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 2022-2023 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Capital Project Other Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, in the amount of$150,000.00, for the purpose of
funding habitat restoration and enhancing the utilization of conserved lands.
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 25773-09-2022 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney Jannette S.Goodall
City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:November 8,2022
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/08/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0928
LOG NAME: 20NTCF 2022 LAND CONSERVATION GRANT
SUBJECT
(CD 8) Ratify Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance of a Grant from the North Texas Community Foundation Under the 2022 Land
Conservation Grant in an Amount Up to $150,000.00 for Habitat Restoration and Enhancing the Utilization of Conserved Lands,Authorize
Execution of Related Grant Agreements,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for and,if awarded,acceptance of a grant from the North Texas Community Foundation under the 2022 Land Conservation
Grant in an amount up to$150,000.00 to be used for habitat restoration and enhancing the utilization of conserved lands;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all applicable grant contracts including renewals and amendments;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Project Other Fund,
subject to receipt of the grant, in the amount of$150,000.00 for the purpose of funding habitat restoration and enhancing the utilization of
conserved lands.
DISCUSSION:
The North Texas Community Foundation(NTCF)invited the City to apply for an invitation-only Land Conservation Grant for the preservation of
North Texas area ranch land and open-space land utilized for agricultural purposes,wildlife,or botanical resources.Grant funding can be used for
land conservation(land acquisition,habitat restoration,etc.)and/or enhancing the utilization of the conserved land(trails,signage,etc.).
The NTCF grant will be used to fund habitat restoration and accessibility projects at the Broadcast Hill Natural Area,Tandy Hills Nature Area,and
Stratford Nature Area.These projects will include the extension of the trail system to provide a connection between the Broadcast Hill Natural Area,
Tandy Hills Nature Area,and Stratford Nature Area,the design and installation of signage,and the control of invasive privet through forestry
mulching and herbicide application. NTCF funds will also be used to establish a Natural Resource Management Internship Program and fund three
positions through a temporary employment agency at the sites in the summer of 2023.
The estimated cost to accomplish these projects is$150,000.00,which includes the following expenditures:
Estimated Expenditures Amount
Trail development $52,000.00
Privet mulching&herbicide application $68,000.00
Signage design&installation $10,000.00
Internship program $20,000.00
Total $150,OOO.00
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C)will ratify the application for the North Texas Community Foundation 2022 Land
Conservation Grant.Additionally,approval will authorize acceptance of the grant funding,if awarded, and the execution of any necessary grant
agreements.The Open Space Conservation Program, under the Stormwater Management Division of the Transportation & Public Works
Department,and the Park&Recreation Department will be responsible for the oversight and management of this grant project.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
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 capital budget,as appropriated, in the Grants Capital Project Other.The Transportation and Public Works—
Stormwater 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 Transportation and Public Works—Stormwater Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of
funds.This is an advance grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Officey. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Lauren Prieur 6035
Additional Information Contact: Monty Hall 8662