HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26498-10-2023 ORDINANCE NO. 26498-10-2023
AN ORDINANCE REALLOCATING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT OF THE GENERAL FUND BY DECREASING
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE CATEGORY IN
THE AMOUNT OF $10,238.10 AND INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
TRANSFERS AND OTHER CATEGORY BY THE SAME AMOUNT, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING TO THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL
FUND; 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 re-allocated appropriations in the Fire Department of the
General Fund by decreasing appropriations in the Operating & Maintenance category in the amount of
$10,238.10 and increasing appropriations in the Transfer & Other category by the same amount, for the
purpose of transferring to the Grants Operating Federal Fund as the City's 5%cost match for the Fiscal Year
2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program-Fire Prevention and Safety Grant.
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instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/17/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0851
LOG NAME: 36AFG2021 FPS
SUBJECT
(ALL)Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of a Grant from the Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management
Agency Under the Fiscal Year 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program-Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, in an Amount Up to
$204,761.90, Reallocate Resources and Authorize Transfer in the Amount of$10,238.10,as Required,for the City's 5%Cost Match from the
General Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for and authorize acceptance of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management
Agency under the Fiscal Year 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program-Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, in an amount up to
$204,761.90 to be used to further develop the Fort Worth Fire Department's capabilities in the areas of fire and arson investigations;
2. Adopt the attached ordinance reallocating appropriations in the Fire Department of the General Fund by decreasing appropriations in the
Operating and Maintenance category in the amount of$10,238.10 and increasing appropriations in the Transfers and Other category by the
same amount for the purpose of transferring to the Grants Operating Federal Fund,as required,for the City's 5%cost match;and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of$215,000.00,subject to receipt of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management Agency.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Homeland Security(DHS)-Federal Emergency Management Agency provides Fire Prevention and Safety(FP&S)grants as
part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant(AFG) Program.The FP&S grants are intended to support projects that enhance the safety of the public
and firefighters from fire and related hazards.The DHS recently notified the Fort Worth Fire Department(FWFD)that its application for financial
assistance submitted under the Fiscal Year 2021 AFG Program-FP&S grant had been approved in the amount of$204,761.90.As a condition of
this award,the City is required to contribute a 5%cost match in the amount of$10,238.10,for a total project cost of$215,000.00.
The FWFD Arson Investigation Unit is working toward the goal of aggressively investigating every fire that occurs within the City of Fort Worth.The
FP&S grant will be used to fund training improvements to allow personnel to more aggressively investigate fire incidents and to pursue the
successful prosecution of those committing these crimes.The estimated cost to accomplish this endeavor is$215,000.00,which includes the
following expenditures.
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES AMOUNT
Fire Burn Lab $200,000.00
Investigation training $15,000.00
Total $215,000.00
Federal Share(FP&S grant) $204,761.90
Recipient Share(FWFD) $10,238.10
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C)will ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program.Additionally,approval will also authorize acceptance of this award and transfer of the City's match in the amount of$10,238.10 from the
General Fund budget to the Grants Operating Federal Fund.This amount was not included in FWFD's Fiscal Year 2024 budget because the
award was unplanned.Therefore,the department will re-allocate funds in the amount of$10,238.10 from Fire Administration Other Contractual
budget to meet the City's portion of the match.
The Fire Department will be responsible for the oversight and management of this project. No salary costs are supported by this grant. Indirect
costs are not applicable to this grant.
This project 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:
Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management Agency
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances and
adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget by City Council,funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget as appropriated in the
Grants Operating Federal Fund.The Fire 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 Fire Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a
reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by; Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Gina Santillan 6837