HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20792-07-2013 Ordinance No, 20792-07-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FU]VD IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,350.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROCESSING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION CASES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013
FOR THE HUMAN RELATIONS UNIT OF THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVER-ABILITY 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$64,350.00, subject to receipt of funds from the United States Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, for the purpose of processing employment discrimination cases for Fiscal Year
2013 for the Human Relations Unit of the City Manager's Office.
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 J
ol 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 sliall be and remain in fiffl force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 20411-09-2012 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney 4a 7K, r,City,Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 9, 2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/9/2013 Ordinance No. 20792-07-2013
DATE: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26304
LOG NAME: 02EEOC2013
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Contract for Receipt in the Amount Up to $64,350.00, Including Interest, with the
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to Process Employment Discrimination Cases
for Fiscal Year 2013 for the Human Relations Unit of the City Manager's Office and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a contract, Contract No. EECCIV130018, with the United States Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission and accept funds in the amount up to $64,150.00;
2. Authorize the use of anticipated interest in the amount up to $200.00; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount up to $64,350.00.
DISCUSSION:
In January 1977, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recognized the
Human Relations Commission (HRC) as a local deferral agency and a Fair Employment Practice Agency
(FEPA) in accordance with Section 706(c) of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Act of
1972, Title VII, of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Pursuant to this section, the EEOC, prior to
asserting jurisdiction over employment discrimination charges, defers such charges for resolution to a
local or state agency having authority to enforce a local or state fair employment law similar to Title VII,
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
On May 9, 2013, the HRC received a Contract No. EECCN130018, from the EEOC indicating that the
EEOC would provide partial reimbursement for 93 charges of discrimination, 46 deferrals and funds for
mandatory EEOC training. Reimbursement of program expenditures are as follows:
1. $60,450.00 for resolution of 93 charges of alleged discrimination at a cost of$650.00 per case;
2. $2,300.00 for deferral of 46 non-jurisdictional charges of discrimination at a cost of$50.00 per
case; and
3. $1,400.00 for reimbursement of expenses relating to mandatory training at an EEOC sponsored
annual conference.
On May 28, 2013, the Fort Worth HRC voted to approve the EEOC contract and seek authorization from
the City Council to allow the execution of Contract No. EECCN130018 with the EEOC to process
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employment discrimination cases.
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451723 002216647000 $64,150.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 002216647010 $64,350.00
GR76 441012 002216647000 $200.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Angela Rush (6155)
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Bancroft Lasseter (8988)
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