HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26408-09-2023ORDINANCE NO.26408-09-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $455,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF OPERATIONS OF THE DEVOYD JENNINGS BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE CENTER AS WELL AS RENOVATIONS AND UPKEEP OF THE
JAMES E. GUINN SCHOOL CAMPUS.; 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 2023-2024 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Other Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $455,000.00, for the purpose of
funding operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center as well as renovations and upkeep of
the James E. Guinn School campus.
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 incorporated into the ordinance effecting the budget of the municipal government
of the City of Fort Worth for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30,
2024, 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instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: September 12, 2023
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/12/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0724
LOG NAME: 17UNTHSC BACFY24
SUBJECT
(CD 8) Authorize Execution of Agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to Accept Funding in the
Amount Up to $450,000.00 from the State of Texas for Operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center as Well as Renovations
and Upkeep of Buildings on the Guinn Elementary School Campus, Authorize Use of Interest in the Amount Up to $5,000.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Authorize the execution of an agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to accept and receive
funding from the State of Texas in an amount up to $450,000.00 during the State's Fiscal Year 2024 for operation of the Devoyd
Jennings Business Assistance Center as well as renovations and upkeep of buildings on the James E. Guinn School campus;
Authorize the use of interest earnings in an amount up to $5,000.00 for the purpose of the award; and
Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund, subject to
receipt of the funds, in an amount up to $455,000.00 for the purpose of funding operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance
Center as well as renovations and upkeep of the James E. Guinn School campus.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to execute an agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science
Center at Fort Worth (UNTHSC) to accept and receive funding from the State of Texas in an amount up to $450,000.00 during the State's Fiscal
Year (FY) 2024. This M&C also authorizes the use of interest earnings in an amount up to $5,000.00 for a total amount of $455,000.00 to be
appropriated in the Grants Operating Other Fund for operation of the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center as well as renovations and upkeep
of buildings on the James E. Guinn School Campus.
Beginning with the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas (2005), the State's Biennial General Appropriations Act has appropriated the amount of
$3.1 million to the UNTHSC for joint economic development and technology commercialization activities of UNTHSC, TECH Fort Worth and the
City of Fort Worth (City) for renovations at the James E. Guinn School Campus and Business Assistance Center operations.
In the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas during its regular session as part of Senate Bill (S.B.) 1 (General Appropriations Act for the 2024-
2025 Biennium), the State approved funding in the amount of $2,913,082.00 for the partnership between the City and UNTHSC for the two years
beginning September 1, 2023. Of this grant, the amount of $2,013,082.00 has been appropriated to UNTHSC and TECH Fort Worth and the
remaining amount of up to $900,000.00 is allocated to the City during this biennium to be received in two installments. During the biennium the City
will receive up to $450,000.00 during FY2024 and up to $450,000.00 in FY2025.
These funds will be used to administer the operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center (BAC), including four positions in the
Economic Development Department, and programming with other partners housed at the historic James E. Guinn Campus.
The Guinn School property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
University of North Texas Health Science Center
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 for operation will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Operating Fund. The
Economic Development 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, Economic Development has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is an advance
grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Robert Sturns 2663
Additional Information Contact: Robert Sturns 2663