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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26085-04-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26085-04-2023 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING STATE FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $350,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE D�FENSE ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROJECT; 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 vai•ious 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 State Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $350,000.00, for the purpose of funding the Defense Economic Assistance project. 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior oi•dinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: April 11, 2023 CITY SECRETARY (�` � .���� Jannette S. Goodall City Secretaiy T � � � �� a� City of Fort Worth, Mayor and Texas Council Communication DATE: 04/11/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0282 LOG NAME: 21 DEAAG FLIGHT LINE SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS SUBJECT (CD 7/ Future CD 7) Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program, in an Amount Up to $350,000.00, to Improve Flight Line Security Improvements, Authorize Execution of Funding Agreement with Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize acceptance of a grant from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program, in an amount up to $350,000.00 for the design and construction of flight line security improvements; 2. Authorize the execution of funding agreement between the City of Fort Worth and Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth; and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating State Fund in the amount up to $350,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding Flight Line Security Improvements at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize acceptance of a grant from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program (DEAAG), in an amount up to $350,000.00 for the design and construction of flight line security improvements at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth (NAS JRB) and execute a funding agreementwith NAS JRB. A security assessment at NAS JRB identified the need for increased security to the flight line, where aircraft are parked and serviced. This grant will fund a recommended security gate with a"two-factor" access system. This system will require possession of a key card and knowing the proper access code. This project will include the new gate, adjacent fence improvements, access controls, and associated IT system upgrades. With this system in place, other flight line access gates may be upgraded in the future. NAS JRB will be responsible for managing the design, construction and future maintenance of the project. The City and NAS JRB will enter into a funding agreement to govern the transfer of grant funds. The state awarded the City $350,000.00 in DEAAG funds that will be sent to the City through quarterly reimbursement requests. NAS JRB has committed to providing $352,000.00 in Department of Defense funds toward the project. NAS JRB will be responsible for all cost overruns or additional funds required to complete the project. The funding agreement will also dictate the requirements of NAS JRB to report back to the City, so the City can make its reimbursement requests for the $350,000.00 of grant funds. Business Equiry: Compliant to the Ordinance, a business equity goal is not established on federally-funded projects except where the City is mandated to set goals by state or federal requirements. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7/ Future COUNCIL DISTRICT 7. A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Texas The total $702,000.00 Project funding is illustrated in the table below: Military Preparedness Commission FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance 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 Operating State Fund. The Property Management Department (and Financial Management Services) is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Property Management Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted for Ci� Manager's Office b� Dana Burghdoff 8018 Oriqinating Business Unit Head: Steve Cooke 5134 Additional Information Contact: Brian Glass 8088