HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26666-01-2024Ordinance No. 26666-01-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, IN AN
AMOUNT UP TO (1) $1,380,570.43, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, AND
(2) $207,085.57 AS A TRANSFER FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL PROEJECTS
FUND TO SATISFY THE CITY'S MATCH REQUIREMENT, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FUNDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT PROGRAM — OPERATIONS AND SAFETY GRANT; 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 Federal Fund, in an amount up to (1) $1,380,570.43, subject to the receipt of the grant, and (2)
$207,085.57 as a transfer from the General Capital Projects Fund to satisfy the City's match requirement,
totaling $1,587,656.00, for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program — Operations 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 cumulative of Ordinance 26453-09-2023 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: January 23, 2024
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/23/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0060
LOG NAME: 36AFG2022
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for and Authorize the Execution of a Grant Agreement with the Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency
Management Agency Under the Fiscal Year 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - Operations and Safety Grant, in the Amount of
$1,380,570.43 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for and authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency
Management Agency under the Fiscal Year 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - Operations and Safety Grant, in the amount of
$1,380,570.43; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount of (a) $1,380,570.43, subject to receipt of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management
Agency, and (b) with $207,085.57 transferred from the Insurance Truck Replacement project (City Project No. 102993) within the General
Capital Projects Fund to satisfy the City's 15% match requirement, totaling $1,587,656.00 for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year
2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program - Operations and Safety Grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides Fire Operations and Safety Grants as
part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. These 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 2022 AFG Program had been approved in the amount of $1,380,570.43. As a condition of this award,
the City is required to contribute a 15% cost match in the amount of $207,085.57, for a total project cost of $1,587,656.00.
This grant will be used to fund the purchase of a Mobile Command vehicle designed and equipped to align with FEMA's resource requirements for
a Type 2 Mobile Communications Center. Matching funds are available in the Fire Department's Capital Fund from the insurance proceeds related
to the total loss of the previous Mobile Command Vehicle (City Project No.102993).
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication will ratify the application for the Fiscal Year 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. In
addition to authorizing the acceptance of this award, approval will also authorize transfer of matching funds in the amount of $207,085.57 from the
Capital Fund to the Grants Operating Federal Fund.
Indirect costs are not applicable to this grant, and no salaries will be supported by this grant.
The performance period of this grant is anticipated to end September 2025.
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
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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, of 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 b- Valerie Washington 6199
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Gina Santillan 6837