HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26073-04-2023ORDINANC� NO. 26073-04-2023
AN ORDINANC� INCREASING �STIMAT�D R�C�IPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OP�RATING OTHER FUND, SUBJ�CT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN TH� AMOUNT UP TO $5,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING SUPPORT OF TH� COMMUNITY GARDEN AT
NORTHSID� COMMUNITY CENTER; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND PROVIDING AN EFF�CTIVE 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 Othei• Fund, subject to the receipt of the gt•ant, in the amount of $5,000.00, for the purpose of
funding support of the community garden at Northside Community Center.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or pai•t of a section of this oi•dinance be declai•ed invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a coui�t 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 or•dinances and appi•opriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are hei•eby expressly repealed.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
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 11, 2023
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Jannette S. Goodall ,,.o,�o^�D�b,,_
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
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Council Communication
DATE: 04/11/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0291
LOG NAME: 19BZP / NTHC NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY GARDEN
SUBJECT
(CD 2/ Future CD 2) Authorize Acceptance of Grant for the Neighborhood Services Department in the Amount of $5,000.00 from Blue Zones
Project / North Texas Healthy Communities for the Purpose of Supporting the Community Garden at Northside Community Center, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of a grant for the Neighborhood Services Department in the amount of $5,000.00 from Blue Zones Project / North
Texas Healthy Communities; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in the
amount of $5,000.00 for the purpose of supporting the community garden at Northside Community Center.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to accept a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 from Blue Zones Project / North
Texas Healthy Communities (BZP/NTHC), the non-profit arm of Texas Health Resources to support the community garden at Northside Community
Center at 1100 NW 18th Street.
Studies show school and community gardens encourage participants to eat more fruits and vegetables and are linked to happier moods, lower
rates of obesity, and healthier habits lasting into adulthood. With this partnership, Northside Community Center will be digging in to help new
gardens take root.
This grant will allow for supplies and equipment for cultivation and maintenance of the communiry garden; supplies for community garden
education; and instructors to provide workshops that support garden cultivation, maintenance, or nutrition education.
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 operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Other Fund. Neighborhood Services Department (and
Financial Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any expenditures being
incurred, the Neighborhood Services Department has the responsibiliry to validate the availability of funds. This an advance grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Fernando Costa 6122
Oriqinating Business Unit Head: Victor Turner 8187
Additional Information Contact: Monique Hill 5775