HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27188-09-2024Ordinance No. 27188-09-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS CAPITAL PROJECTS FEDERAL FUND,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO
$64,000,000.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CONNECT FORT
WORTH STOCKYARDS PROJECT; 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
Capital Projects Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $64,000,000.00, for the
purpose of funding Connect Fort Worth Stockyards project.
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 ofthis 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Dougi— Black {Oct 4, 2024 11=09 CPT}
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 17, 2024
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/17/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0786
LOG NAME: 20RAILROAD CROSSING ELIMINATION GRANT
SUBJECT
(CD 2) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant from the Federal Railroad Administration,
in the Total Amount Up to $80,000,000.00, Authorize Execution of a Federal Grant Agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration for the
Federal Portion of the Grant in an Amount Up to $64,000,000.00 for the Connect Fort Worth Stockyards Project and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant, in the total amount up to
$80,000,000.00 forthe design and construction of an above grade crossing at Northeast 23rd Street and Decatur Avenue;
2. Authorize execution of the Federal Grant Agreementwith the Federal Railroad Administration for the Railroad Crossing Fort Worth
Elimination Grant in the amount up to $64,000,000.00; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Capital Projects Federal Fund,
subject to the receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $64,000,000.00 for the Federal portion of the grant for the purpose of funding the
Connect Fort Worth Stockyards project.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to request application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a Railroad Crossing
Elimination Grant in the total amount up to $80,000,000.00 for the design and construction of an above -grade crossing at Northeast 23rd Street
and Decatur Avenue (Connect Fort Worth Stockyards Project).
The Federal Railroad Administration is making this discretionary grant available for railroad crossing projects that improve safety and mobility for
people and goods. Eligible projects include grade separation and/ or closure of at -grade crossings. The application deadline is September 23,
2024 and it is unknown when the notice of award will be communicated.
Northeast 23rd Street currently crosses 5 different tracks. The proposed bridge will provide access to and from the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
The bridge will also provide increased access to the TexRail Station at Northeast 28th Street. The bridge will cross over all the tracks and connect
Northeast 23rd Street to Decatur Avenue and Samuels Avenue. The connection will provide vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian access to the
Stockyards and increase safetyby eliminating a series of dangerous at -grade crossings.
The City will be responsible for providing a 20% local match or up to $16,000,000.00 as part of the grant. A separate M & C will be presented to
Council once funding has been identified for the grant match requirement. Should no funding be available then the Transportation and Public
Works Department will not accept the grant award and be responsible for all costs incurred.
The proposed project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
Federal Railroad Administration
FISCAL INFORMATION / 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 capital budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Cap Projects Federal Fund. Transportation and Public Works (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
Transportation and Public Works Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jesica McEachern 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Lauren Prieur 6035
Additional Information Contact: Monty Hall 86152