HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27010-06-2024Ordinance No. 27010-06-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $284,729.50, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING WHOLE 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 $284,729.50, for the purpose of
funding whole 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 25, 2024
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/25/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0590
LOG NAME: 22TCEQ WHOLE AIR MONITORING CONTRACT FY25 AMENDMENT 3
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Third Amendment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Federally Funded Grant Agreement in an
Amount Up to $284,729.50 for Whole Air Monitoring Operations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a third amendment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Funded Grant Agreement for the purpose
of whole air monitoring operations in an amount up to $284,729.50 for a nine -month term beginning on September 1, 2024, and expiring on
May 31, 2025; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $284,729.50, for the purpose of funding whole 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 facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and by
supporting data collection for air pollutants. Among the four grant contracts, this contract is fully -funded by the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) and administered by TCEQ. There are no local matching funds required for this grant contract. DHS funds have been received annually by
the City for its Whole Air Monitoring Program in cooperation with TCEQ to maintain and operate various whale air monitoring stations.
The contract specifically supports air monitoring operations for early detection of bioterrorism attacks within the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant
County. Upon authorization, this contract will support City of Fort Worth operations for local air pollution monitors. Activities include retrieving
sampling filters and data, sending filters and data for analysis, and performing regular audit and maintenance activities for equipment under the
terms of the contract. The Department of Homeland Security provides all air monitoring equipment and supplies for the operation of the air
monitoring sites. The contract period will be September 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, with a maximum amount up to $284,729.50 for
reimbursement of expenses to the City.
Mayor &
DOCUMENT
Council
Approval Date
Grant
Total
(M&C)
Amount
No.
Initial Contract:
Project
#103407
21-0314
05/04/2021
$500,000.00
$500,000.00
Fiscal Year
(FY22)
Amendment 1
(FY23)
22-0506
06/28/2022
$380,006.00
$380,006.00
Amendment 2
(FY24)
23-0486
06/13/2023
$380,006.00
$380,006.00
Amendment 3
(FY25)
Pending
Pending
$284,729.50
$284,729.50
TOTAL:
$1,544,741.50
Upon approval, the City will execute the contract and accept the grant funding. This is a reimbursable grant and indirect costs 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 governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
TEXAS
FISCAL INFORMATION I 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
Originating Business Unit Head: Cody Whittenburg 5455
Additional Information Contact: Julianne Ragland 7251
Wyndie Turpen 6982