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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26753-03-2024b Ordinance No. 26753-03-2024 AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STORMWATER COMMERCIAL PAPER FUND, BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE FWCC GRAND AVE PH2 PT2 PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 103664) IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,594,739 AND DECREASING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STORMWATER COMMERCIAL PAPER PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. UCMLPR) BY THE SAME AMOUNT; 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 adjusted appropriations in the Stormwater Commercial Paper Fund, by increasing appropriations in FWCC Grand Ave Ph2 Pt2 project (City Project No. 103664) in the amount of $ I 1,594,739 and decreasing appropriations in the Stormwater Commercial Paper project (City Project No. UCMLPR) by the same amount. 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 j udgment 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 shaII 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed. I_DLfWS7►[P. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY Jannette S. Goodall Assistant City Attorney City Secretary ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 19, 2024 City of Fort worth, Mayor and DATE: 03/19/24 Texas Council Communication M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0201 LOG NAME: 202023 STORMWATER COMMERCIAL PAPER TRANSFER SUBJECT (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinances to Reallocate Funding Sources for Fort Worth Central City Drainage Projects to Reflect Use of the Drainage Utility's Commercial Paper` -Program as an Interim Funding Source and Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinances adjusting appropriations in the Stormwater Commercial Paper Fund in the cumulative amount of $32,471,052.00 by a. decreasing the Commercial Paper project (City Project UCMLPR) by $11,594,739.00 and increasing the FWCC Grand Ave Ph2 Pt2 project (City Project 103664) by the same amount; b. decreasing the Commercial Paper project (City Project UCMLPR) by $10,958,645.00 and increasing the FWCC Grand Ave Ph2 Pt3 project (City Project 103665) by the same amount; c, decreasing the Commercial Paper project (City Project UCMLPR) by $9,917,668.00 and increasing the FWCC New Main Street 0utfall & 8 project (City Project 103666) by the same amount; and 2. Amend the Fiscal Years 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to reallocate funds for various Fort Worth Central City (FWCC) drainage projects to reflect the use of the drainage utility's Commercial Paper program as an interim funding source for Stormwater projects and FWCC projects until reimbursement is received from the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD). Funding for these projects was not included in the FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program due to the drainage utility Commercial Paper Program pending approval in M&C 23-0604. The action in this M&C will amend the FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program as approved in connection with Ordinance 26453-09-2023. On April 18, 2023, Informal Report (1R) 23-0865 was issued to discuss the FWCC stormwater and water project costs and reimbursement plan. The 1R explained how funding for FWCC drainage projects would be appropriated from existing Stormwater projects to meet the Corps of Engineer's FWCC critical path schedule. To minimize impacts to Stormwater capital projects, Stormwater worked with the Finance Department and the C4's Financial Advisors to explore alternative funding mechanisms including the creation of a new Commercial Paper Program for the Stormwater Fund. On June 27, 2023, City Council approved the establishment of a cost-effective liquidity program using Commercial Paper to assist with the award of contracts for the City's stormwater capital projects that will be financed via long-term debt or subject to reimbursement -- such as the FWCC drainage improvements --to enable the efficient, cost-effective and timely implementation of capital improvements. (M&C 23- 0604). Funding is budgeted in the Stormwater Commercial Paper Fund for the TPW Dept Highway & Streets Department for the purpose of funding three FWCC projects. Upon approval of this M&C, Commercial Paper funding will be added to the FWCC projects based on the expected TRWD reimbursement. Pro'e Currently Appropriated Budget Change oft (Increasg1pecreasel FWCC Grand Ave Ph2 Pt2 (103664) $0.00 $11,594,739.00 $11,594,739.00 FWCC Grand Ave Ph2 Pt3 (103665) $0.00 $10,958,645.00 $10,958,645.00 FWCC New Main Street Outfall & 8 (103666) $0.00 $9,917,668.00 $9,917,668.00 Stormwater Commercial $92.762,649.00 ($32,471,052.00) $60,291,597.00 PapL6r Project (UCMLPR) A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity. FISCAL INFORMATION 1 CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Commercial Paper project within the Starmwater Commercial Paper Fund and upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the Stormwater Commercial Paper Fund forthe FWCC Grand Ave Ph2 Pt2, FWCC Grand Ave Ph2 P13 and the FWCC New Main St Outfall & 8 projects. Priorto an expenditure being incurred, the Transportation and Public Works Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds. Submitted for City Manager's Office by Jesica McEachem 5804 Oricrinatina Business Unit Head: Lauren Prieur 6035 Additional Information Contact: Monty Hall 8662