HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27309-11-2024Ordinance No. 27309-11-2024
AN ORDINANCE REALLOCATING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SOLID WASTE
FUND BY DECREASING THE GENERAL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
CATEGORY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 AND INCREASING THE
TRANSFER OUT CATEGORY BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH FOR A COMPOST AND FOOD
WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM COORPERATIVE GRANT AGREEMENT
FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; 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 2024-2025 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be a reallocation of appropriations in the Solid Waste Fund by
decreasing the General Operating and Maintenance Category in the amount of $50,000.00 and increasing the
Transfer Out Category by the same amount for the purpose of funding the required local match for a Compost
and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture.
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 27107-09-2024 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 shaII take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: NOVEMBER 19, 2024
CITY SECRETARY
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Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/19/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-1017
LOG NAME: 22USDA COMPOST AND FOOD WASTE REDUCTION GRANT FY251FY26
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for and, if Awarded, Acceptance and Execution of a Compost and Food Waste Reduction Program Cooperative Grant
Agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture in an Amount Up to $300,000.00 for a Two -Year Period, Authorize a Cash Match of
$100,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 Including a Transfer of $50,000.00 from the Solid Waste Fund for the City's Match
Requirement for Fiscal Year 2025, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Ratify application for and, if awarded, acceptance and execution of a compost and food waste reduction program cooperative grant
agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture in an amount up to $300,000.00 to expand the City of Fort Worth Food Waste
Composting Program and to support composting and waste diversion for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026;
Authorize a cash match of $100,000.00 for the two-year period; and
Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in the
amount up to (1) $300,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, and in the amount up to (2) $100,000.00 as a transfer from the Solid Waste
Fund, with $50,000.00 being transferred in Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026, to satisfy the City's match requirement, for a total
of $400,000.00, for the purpose of funding a Compost and Food Waste Reduction Program Cooperative Grant Agreement from the United
States Department of Agriculture.
DISCUSSION:
The United States Department of Agriculture's Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) cooperative grant agreements assist local and
municipal governments with projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal composting and food waste
reduction plans. Implementation activities are intended to increase access to compost for agricultural producers, improve soil quality, and
encourage innovative, scalable waste management plans that reduce and divert food waste from landfills.
The City of Fort Worth will use CFWR funding to support a pilot project within the City of Fort Worth Food Waste Composting Program. This pilot
project will provide food waste collection, operational materials and composting services for up to 16 locations at partnering community centers,
school campuses, college and universities, or municipal facilities. Funds will also be used to promote education and outreach related to
composting, related services, materials, and supplies.
If ratified, the grant is for a two-year period with a maximum amount of $300,000.00 for reimbursement of expenses to the City.
This cooperative grant agreement requires a $100,000.00 local (25%) match. Matching funds will come from the Solid Waste Fund. For Fiscal
Year 2025, $50,000.00 will be transferred from the General Operating and Maintenance Category to the Transfer Out Category. Pending City
Council adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, $50,000.00 will be programmed in the Fiscal Year 2026. The Grant Application Repository
number is GRNT-APPL-0000000084.
This pilot project will help to further advance the following objectives supported by the CFWR:
• Generate composted materials;
• Increase access of agricultural producers to composited material;
• Reduce reliance on, and limit the use of, fertilizer;
• Improve soil quality;
• Reduce municipal food waste; and
• Divert food waste from landfills.
No employee salaries will be supported with this grant.
This program serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. Indirect costs do not apply.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: USDA
FISCAL INFORMATION 1 CERTIFICATION:
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The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, and
adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget by the City Council, 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 Manaaer's_Office by: Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Cody Whittenburg
5455
Wyndie Turpen
6982
Additional Information Contact: Juli Ragland
7251
Avery Pesek
6341