HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26220-06-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26220-06-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $186,268.66, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING AMBIENT AIR MONITORING OPERATIONS;
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 receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $186,268.66, for the purpose of
funding ambient air monitoring operations.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 13, 2023
CITY SECRETARY
C
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/13/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0484
LOG NAME: 23TCEQ PM 10 CONTRACT FY2023/FY2024
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of First Amendment of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality in an Amount Not to Exceed $124,800.00 for Air Pollution Control Services for a Two -Year Term Beginning September 1,
2023, Authorize Cash Match of $61,468.66 for the Two -Year Term and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of first amendment of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality in an amount not to exceed $124,800.00 for air pollution control services for the two-year term starting September 1,
2023 and running through August 31, 2025;
2. Authorize cash match from the City's Environmental Protection Fund of $61,468.66 for the two-year term;
3. Apply an indirect cost rate of 10.00 percent in accordance with the terms of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Grant
Agreement; and
4. 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 of $186,268.66, for the purpose of funding ambient air monitoring operations.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City) operates a comprehensive air quality program under four separate, but related contracts with the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) This overall program benefits the City by ensuring that facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and
by supporting reliable data collection for air pollutants. Of the four contracts, this contract is partially funded by the US Environmental Protection
Agency (US EPA) through its Section 105 Grant Program, administered by the TCEQ. The City of Fort Worth provides 33% matching funds. EPA
Section 105 Grant Funds have been received annually by the City for its Air Pollution Control Program in cooperation with TCEQ to maintain and
operate various ambient air monitoring stations.The City of Fort Worth provides 33% matching funds of the overall total of $186,268.66.
This contract specifically supports a portion of a regional ambient air pollution monitoring network. This includes daily monitoring of ozone, oxides
of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, solar radiation, and meteorological data. If executed, this contract will continue to require the City of Fort Worth to
operate local Continuous Air Monitoring Stations including an air pollutant monitor and calibrator operation and performing regular audit and
maintenance activities on the equipment. The TCEQ provides all air monitoring equipment, parts, and supplies for the proper operation of the air
monitoring samplers. The contract period will begin on September 1, 2023 and run through August 31, 2025, with a maximum amount
of $124,800.00 for reimbursement of expenses to the City.
Document
M8C No.
Approval
Date
Grant
Amount
Matching
Funds
Total
Initial
i
Contract:
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(24-month
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M08561
contract
11/09/21
$124,800.00
$61,468.66
$186,268.661
period:
FY22 &
FY23)
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Amendment
#1: (24-
month
contract
PENDING
PENDING
$124,800.0011$61,468.66
$186,268.661
period:
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FY25)
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TOTAL: ��$372,537.32�
This grant covers the operation and maintenance of four Continuous Air Monitoring Stations as follows:
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CAMS
CONTAMINANT
SITE NAME'S
#
LOCATION
CYCLE
DETECTION
I I
Ozone Continuousl
j
CAMS1
10230 Alta Vista
Keller
0017
Road, Fort Worth,lar
So Radiation Continuous l
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Texas
1Ll
Met Data Continuous
Oxides of Continuousl
Nitrogen
Arlington CAMS
5504 South
Ozone Continuous';
Municipal 0061
Collins Street,
Airport
Arlington, Texas
Solar Radiation Continuous
I
'
Met Data
Met Data Continuous,
I
I
I
Ozone I Continuous,
Eagle
Mountain CAMS
0075
14290 Morris
Dido Newark
Road, Eagle
I Solar Radiation Continuous
Lake
Mountain, Texas
Met Data Continuous'
1
CO Continuous`
Fort Worth �
1198 California
i
California j CAMS
i
Parkway North,
Oxides of
`Continuous;
Parkway 1053
Fort Worth
Nitrogen
North
I
AetD Continuousl
No City funds will be expended before the contract amendment is approved. Upon approval and acceptance of the grant and execution of the
contract, City funds will be expended before receipt of grant funds. Indirect cost will be applied at a rate of 10.00 percent in accordance with the
terms of the TCEQ grant agreement.
TCEQ PM 10 grant funds support the following five employee positions of Code Compliance Department, Environmental Quality Division:
• Environmental Supervisor: 20% FTE for $18,211.94 in the Air Quality Section.
• Senior Environmental Specialist: 25% FTE for $20,073.10 in the Air Quality Section.
• Environmental Specialist: 50% FTE for $30,430.89 in the Air Quality Section.
• Senior Environmental Specialist: 10% FTE for $6,859.02 in the Air Quality Section.
• Grants Accountant: 5% FTE for $3,803.28 in the Financial Management Department, Grants Team
Positions listed above are subject to grant funding availability. This grant has been awarded to the City annually for over two decades in
partnership with the TCEQ. In the event of a grant award being decreased or eliminated, Code Compliance would review programs and services
funded by the grants and determine a level of service and staffing that aligns with the available funding. Alternatives to consider may include staff
and program reductions or eliminations. Sustainment of these positions may include transfer to general fund or identification of other sources of
funding that can be secured.
This Agreement will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: TCEQ
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 Federal Fund. The Code Compliance 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 Code Compliance Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office !. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6322
Additional Information Contact: David B. Carson 6336