HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26043-03-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26043-03-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $40,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
DIGITIZATION OF THE FORT WORTH PRESS NEWSPAPER MICROFILM
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 2022-2023 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 $40,000.00, for the purpose of
funding for the purpose o f funding the digitization of the Fort Worth Press newspaper microfilm 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 25773-09-2022 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same ex cept 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 21, 2023
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/21/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0193
LOG NAME: 84TEXTREASURES GRANT SFY2024
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Fiscal Year 2024 Tex Treasures Grant from the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission in the Amount Up to $40 ,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 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 2024 Tex Treasures Grant from the Texas State Library
and Archives Commission, in the amount up to $40,000.00;
2. Authorize the execut!on 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 $40 ,000.00 for the purpose of funding the digitization of the Fort Worth Press newspaper microfilm
collection .
DISCUSSION:
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides a competitive Tex Treasures grant designed to help public libraries make their special
collections more accessible for the people of Texas and beyond . The Fort Worth Public Library received this grant for the maximum award amount
of $25,000.00 in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 to fund digitization of a portion of the Fort Worth Press newspaper microfilm collection . The initial
grant funding was not enough to digitize the entire collection, therefore, the Library Department has applied for the second annual grant in the
maximum award amount up to $40,000.00 to continue the digitization project. (The ma x imum amount of the award was increased to $40,000 .00
this year.) It is anticipated that the Library will need to apply again for a third year of grant funds in SFY2025 to complete the digitization project.
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. The extent of the collection to be digitized is 328 reels of microfilm . 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 has partnered with University of North Texas Digital Libraries and Portal to Texas History (PTH) on numerous successful digitization
projects including this Fort Worth Press newspaper collection . 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.
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
Management 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 by: Jesica L. McEachern 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Manya Shorr 7707
Additional Information Con tact: Marilyn Marvin 7708