HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20871-08-2013 Ordinance No. 20871-08-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,730.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF AN ANONYMOUS DONATION, FOR THE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS FIRE STATIONS; 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts arid appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $21,730.00, subject to receipt of an anonymous donation, for the for the
purchase of equipment for various fire stations.
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 No. 204 1 1-09-20 1 2 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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A sistant City Attorney , Mary J. Kays y e t rY
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 20 2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/20/2013 - Ordinance Nos. 20870-08-2013 and 20871-08-
2013
DATE: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **G-17978
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SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of an Anonymous Donation in the Amount of $21,730.00 for the Purchase of
Equipment for Various Fire Stations, Authorize Transfer in the Amount of $21,730.00 from the Special Gifts
Fund to the General Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (ALL COUIVCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation in the amount of $21,730.00 from an anonymous
donor;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Gifts Fund in the amount of$21,730.00 upon receipt of a monetary donation;
3. Authorize the transfer in the amount of$21,730.00 from the Special Gifts Fund to the General Fund;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of $21,730.00 from available funds; and
5. Authorize the purchase of equipment for various fire stations, in accordance with City regulations and
state laws.
DISCUSSION:
A charitable foundation that wishes to remain anonymous has generously donated the amount of
$21,730.00 for the Fire Department to fund equipment needs. The equipment will be purchased, in
accordance with City regulations and State and local laws. The donated funds will be used to purchase
the following items:
NUMBER FIRE
ITEM OF STATION COST/EACH TOTAL
ITEMS
SMITHLIGHT LED Work Light 2 1 $ 1,260.00 $ 2,520.00
TacStick, Small Axe and Pike Pole 1 2 $ 453.00 $ 453.00
Kangaroo Leather Gloves 13 2 $ 104.00 $ 1 ,352.00
Fenix LD40 Flashlight 15 5 $ 56.00 $ 840.00
Siren Double Foot Switch 1 6 $ 300.00 $ 300.00
Big Easy Unlocking Kit and 1 7 $ 85.00 $ 85.00
Accessories
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Pelican 9430B Remote Area Lighting 1 8 $ 611 .00 $ 611 .00
System
Dewalt Drill, Reciprocating Saw and 1 16 $ 300.40 $ 300.40
Accessories
Council Kwik Access Tool 1 19 $ 268.60 $ 268.60
Stryker Stair-PRO Stair Chair 1 20 $ 3,200.00 $ 3,200.00
Stryker Stair-PRO Stair Chair 1 30 $ 3,200.00 $ 3,200.00
Ocean Reef Full Face Mask with 2 32 $ 2,600.00 $ 5,200.00
Communication Option
K12 Rescue Saw 1 36 $ 3,400.00 $ 3,400.00
TOTAL $ 21,730.00
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated, of the General Fund. The Fire Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of
the donated funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1 2) FE88 488100 036036011000 $21,730.00 3) FE88 538070 036036011000 $21,730.00
2) FE88 538070 036036011000 $21,730.00 5) GG01 524010 0368020 $21,730.00
3 4) GG01 472088 0368020 $21,730.00
4) GG01 524010 0368020 $21,730.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Rudy Jackson (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Rudy Jackson (6801)
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