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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27009-06-2024Ordinance No. 27009-06-2024 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,451.21, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AMBIENT AIR MONITORING OPERATIONS; 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, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of $64,451.21, for the purpose of funding ambient air monitoring operations. 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: June 25, 2024 CITY SECRETARY Jannette S. Goodall City Secretary City of Fort Worth, Mayor and DATE: 06/25/24 Texas Council Communication M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0589 LOG NAME: 22TCEQ PM 2.5 CONTRACT FY2025 SUBJECT (ALL) Authorize Execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Federally Funded Cooperative Agreement, Amendment No.2 in an Amount Up to $64,451.21 for Ambient Air Monitoring Operations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the execution of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality funded cooperative agreement, Amendment No. 2 for ambient air monitoring operations with a maximum amount up to $64,451.21 for a one-year term beginning September 1, 2024, and expiring August 31, 2025; and 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the amount up to $64,451.21, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding ambient air monitoring operations. DISCUSSION: The City of Fort Worth partners to operate an air quality program under four separate but related contracts with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This local air program benefits the City by ensuring that facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and by supporting data collection for air pollutants. Among the four contracts, this contract is fully -funded by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) through its Section 103 Grant Program, administered by the TCEQ. There are no local matching funds required for this grant contract. EPA Section 103 Grant Funds have been received annually by the City for the Air Pollution Control Program in cooperation with TCEQ to maintain and operate various ambient air monitoring stations. This contract specifically supports a portion of a regional, regulatory ambient air pollution monitoring network. This includes daily monitoring of oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter. Upon authorization, this contract will continue to support City of Fort Worth operations for local Continuous Air Monitoring Stations. Activities include air pollutant monitoring, calibration, operation, and regular audit and maintenance activities for equipment under the terms of the contract. The TCEQ provides all air monitoring equipment and supplies for the operation of the air monitoring sites. The contract period will be September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, with a maximum amount up to $64,451.21 for reimbursement of expenses to the City. DOCUMENT Mayor &Council Communication (M&C) No. APPROVAL DATE GRANT AMOUNT TOTAL Initial Contract Fiscal Year (FY23) M&C 22-0507 06/28/22 $64,451.21 $64,451.21 Amendment 1 (FY24) M&C 23-0485 06/13/23 $64,451.21 $64,451.21 Amendment 2 (FY25) PENDING PENDING $64,451.21 $64,451.21 IF11 TOTAL: $193,353.63 The contract supports operations at the following regulatory air monitoring stations. STATION Eagle Mountain Lake California Parkway North ADDRESS 14290 Moms Dido Newark Road 1198 California Parkway North EQUIPMENT 1 NOx Monitor 2 PM 2.5 Monitors Haws Athletic Center 1�600 Congress Street Ill PM 2.5 Monitor Keller 10218 Alta Vista Road 1 NOx Monitor Upon approval, the City will execute the contract and accept the grant funding. This is a reimbursable grant and indirect cost will be recovered under this grant. This agreement will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a govemmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: TEXAS FISCAL INFORMATION 1 CERTIFICATION: 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, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Environmental Services 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 Environmental Services 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 Orlainating_Business Unit Head: Cody Whittenburg 5455 Additional Information Contact: Julianne Ragland 7251 Wyndie Turpen 6982