HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26370-08-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26370-08-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO 5400,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE EXPANSION OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOOD WASTE
COMPOSTING PROGRAM; 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 2024 and Fiscal Year
2025 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 400,000.00, for the
purpose of funding the expansion of the City of Fort Worth food waste composting program.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVEDAS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 22, 2023
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/22/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0691
LOG NAME: 23USDA COMPOST AND FOOD WASTE REDUCTION GRANT (FY2024/FY2025)
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance of a Compost and Food Waste Reduction Program Cooperative Grant Agreement
from the United States Department of Agriculture in an Amount Up to $300,000.00 for a Two -Year Period, Authorize a Cash Match of $100,000.00
for the Two -Year Period, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and, if awarded, acceptance of a United States Department of Agriculture composting and food waste reduction
cooperative grant agreement in an amount up to $300,000.00 to expand the City of Fort Worth Food Waste Composting Program and to
support composting and waste diversion for a two-year period; and
2. Authorize a cash match of $100,000.00 for the two-year period; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of (1) $300,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, and (2) $100,000.00 as a transfer from the Solid Waste Fund to satisfy the
City's match requirement, for a total of $400,000.00, for the purpose of funding the expansion of the City of Fort Worth Food Waste
Composting Program.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Agriculture's Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) cooperative grant agreements assist local and
municipal governments with projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal composting and food waste
reduction plans. Implementation activities are intended to increase access to compost for agricultural producers, improve soil quality, and
encourage innovative, scalable waste management plans that reduce and divert food waste from landfills.
If authorized by City Council, the City of Fort Worth will use CFWR funding to support a pilot project within the City of Fort Worth Food
Waste Composting Program. This pilot project will provide food waste collection, operational materials and composting services for up to 16
locations at partnering community centers, school campuses, college and universities, or municipal facilities. Funds will also be used to promote
education and outreach related to composting, related services, materials, and supplies.
If awarded, the grant is for a two-year period with a maximum amount of $300,000.00 for reimbursement of expenses to the City.
This cooperative agreement requires a $100,000.00 local (25%) match. Matching funds for $50,000.00 per year are programmed within the Solid
Waste Fund pending approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 & Fiscal Year 2025 adopted budgets by City Council.
This pilot project will help to further advance the following objectives supported by the CFWR:
• Generate composted materials;
• Increase access of agricultural producers to composited material;
• Reduce reliance on, and limit the use of, fertilizer;
• Improve soil quality;
• Reduce municipal food waste; and
• Divert food waste from landfills.
This program serves 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: USDA
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance and
adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 Budget by the City Council, funds will be available, 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 W. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6322
Additional Information Contact: David B. Carson 6336