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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 25983-02-2023 ORDINANCE NO.25983-02-2023 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS OUT IN THE AMOUNT TOTALING$2,124,106.00,FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING THE SAME AMOUNT TO THE GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE PUBLIC SAFETY PAYROLL PROJECT AND PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO REPLACEMENTS; 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 General Fund in the amount of$2,124,106.00 for the purpose of transferring the same amount to the General Capital Projects Fund,for the purpose of funding the following projects: a. Continued implementation of a public safety payroll project in the amount of$1,265,000.00; and b. Replacement of public safety radios for the Fire Department in the amount of$859,106.00. 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which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 1 � u c1�s�,�. � Assistant City Attorney Jannette S. Goodall �d4�4n�� City Secretary ��*0 _�`00� F OR r aa�� 00 d h0oADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 14,2023 0vo02XY Iaa ° nixA5o4p City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 02/14/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0135 LOG NAME: 03APPROPRIATE FY22 ASSIGNED GFFB SUBJECT (ALL) Assignment of Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund Fund Balance,Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount totaling $2,124,106.00 from reducing fund balance for the purpose of transferring$2,124,106.00 to the General Capital Projects Fund; 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Capital Projects fund in the amount of$1,265,000.00,transferred from available funds within the General Fund,for the purpose of funding the ERP IT programmable project(City Project No. P00093)for the FY21 public safety payroll project; 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Capital Projects fund in the amount of$859,106.00,transferred from available funds within the General Fund,for the purpose of funding the IT Radio Refresh-GF programmable project(City Project No. P00144)for the public safety radio replacement project;and 4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program. DISCUSSION: As part of the year end process for Fiscal Year(FY)2022,several projects were identified to use available fund balance from the General Fund. Those assignments were communicated to City Council in a Mayor&Council Communication(M&C)on January 31 st,2023.The purpose of this M&C is to appropriate funds for those projects that will incur activity in FY2023. Staff will propose additional appropriation ordinances and contract executions in future M&Cs,as needed. Recommendation#1 -$2,124,106.00 for Transfer to General Capital Projects Fund Available unaudited fund balance for Fiscal Year 2022 assigned in M&C 23-0095 is being appropriated to fund committed projects focused on public safety improvements in the form of a transfer out from General Fund Non-Departmental to the General Capital Projects Fund. The action in this M&C will amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget as approved in connection with Ordinance 25773-09-2022, Section 1. General Fund,as listed on pages 3-4: General Fund FY2023 Budget FY2023 Adopted Revised Department Budget Change Budget Non-Departmental I (Transfer to the $26,973,345.00$2,124,106.00$29,097,451.00' General Capital Fund) JI Recommendation#2-$1,265,000.00 for public safety payroll project Financial Management Services, Human Resources,and Information Technology Solutions Departments,in concert with public safety,are implementing a payroll software solution for Police and Fire.Due to the complexity of the project,additional funds are required to extend the timeline,continue engagement with contractors,and complete the work. Recommendation#3-$859,106.00 for public safety radio replacement project Information Technology Solutions Department is responsible for coordinating the telecommunications infrastructure within the City,including the necessary replacement of radios. Phase 1 of the radio refresh project will replace approximately half of the Fire Department's specialty radios, allowing for phased rollout and spending. Budgetary Impact The action in this M&C will amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget as approved in connection with Ordinance 25773-09-2022, Section 7. Capital Improvements,as listed on pages 24-25: Capital Revised Project 'Lu et Fund Appropriations Authority FY2023 Name Name tement Budget i 9 General � iEapit � ' al P00093j $401,007.00 &C $1,265,000.00 $1,666,007.00 Projects ERP IT j Fund General P00144 IT Capital Projects Radio j $0.00 This M&C! $859,106.00 $859,106,00� Fund Refresh -GF Funds are available in the fund balance of the General Fund. 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 funds are currently available in fund balance within the General Fund and upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances,funds will be available in the General Capital Projects Fund for the ERP IT&IT Radio Refresh-GF programmable projects. Prior to an expenditure being incurred,the Information Technology Solutions Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds. Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Reginald Zeno 8517 Originating Business Unit Head: Richard Zavala 5704 Additional Information Contact: Expedited