HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18700-07-2009Ordinance Na. 18700-07-2009
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $25.000.00, FROM AVAILABLE
FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE WATERIGARBAGE FEE
ASSISTANCE AND PLUMBING REPAIR PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE PARKS
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; 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:
SEGTICIN 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various Gity departments for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, there
shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in amount of
$25,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of funding the WaterfGarbage Fee Assistance and
Plumbing Repair Program, administered by the Parks and Community Services Department.
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, ar 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 Na. 18283 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 eontiiating provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shat( take effect upon adoption.
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City of Fort VVortn, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUR1CIt~ ACTioNt Apprav~d can 7!'14J2Qt?9 -Ord. No. 187fl0-{}7-2009
DATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
LOG NAME: 60UTILASSIST2
REFERENCE NO.: "G-16621
SUBJECT:
Adopt an Ordinance Increasing the Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund by
$25,000.00 for Donations to the WaterlGarbage Fee Assistance and Plumbing Repair Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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It is recommended that the Gity Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund by $26,000.00 for funds collected by the Water
Department as donations to the WaterlGarbage Fee Assistance and Plumbing Repair Program.
DISCUSSION:
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On January 18, 2005, {M&C G-14656} the City Council established a WaterlGarbage Fee Assistance and
Plumbing Repair Program to assist law-income families with an emphasis on the elderly and disabled to
prevent interruption of their water service and to assist with special plumbing needs.
The Water Department established a program utilizing the monthly billing statement to collect donations.
Three donation options were offered which included: 1 } a recurring monthly donation; 2} a one time
pledge: or 3} a random amount that could be noted on their monthly billing statement. Donations are
collected by the Water department and transferred monthly to a Special Trust Fund far periodic allocation
to the Parks and Community Services department.
The Parks and Community Services Department administers the WaterlGarbage Fee Assistance and
Plumbing Repair Program. Currently, the Parks and Community Services Department provides social
services such as food, shelter, utilities, clothing, transportation and childcare assistance to low income
individuals and families from seven Community Action Partnership {CAP} locations throughout Fart Worth.
CAP receives frequent requests far assistance with water bills and plumbing emergencies; however..
resources to address these needs are limited and sporadic. The implementation of the WaterlGarbage
Fee and Plumbing Repair Program is for residents of Fort Worth whose income meets United States
Department of Housing and Urban De~.relopment {Ht1D) guidelines. These hauseho9ds are prioritized
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2. Plumbing Assistance Component - Households experiencing a plumbing problem that is causing a
water-related crisis. A maximum of $3,004.00 will be allowed far each qualified household. Repairs that
exceed the maximum are leveraged with the Housing and Econamio Development Departments
Emergency Repair Program.
Cn August 9, 2007, (ME~C G-15818} authorized an initial transfer of $25,274.76 for use in the
WaterJGarbage Fes Assistance and Plumbing Repair Program. A second transfer of $45,OQ0.00 was
authorized November 11, 2008, with M&C G-16349.
FISCAL INFORMATION (CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon adoption of the attached appropriation
ordinance, funds will be avaifable in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Special Trust
Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
Td FundlAccounUCenters FROM. FundlAccountiCe_nters
FE72 539120 080542940000 $25.444.00
FE72_488422 080542900000 $25,400.00
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CERTIFICATIONS:
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Submitted for City Manager's Office. by; Fernando Costa (8476}
Originating Department_Head; S. Frank Crumb (8207)
Additional Information Contact: Fran Peterson (8260}
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