HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27145-09-2024Ordinance No. 27145-09-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, UP TO $39,189.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE TEXTREASURES PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. 104558);
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 I.
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, up to $39,189.00, for the purpose of funding the
TexTreasures project (City ProjectNo. 104558).
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 aII 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: September 17, 2024
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/17/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0791
LOG NAME: 84TEXTREASURES GRANT SFY2025
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2025 TexTreasures Grant from the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission in the Amount Up to $39,189.00 for the Purpose of Funding the Digitization of the Fort Worth Press Newspaper Microfilm Collection,
Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify the application for and authorize the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2025 TexTreasures Grant from the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission, in an amount up to $39,189.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a related grant agreement with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to the receipt of the grant, in Project 104558 TexTreasures an amount up to $39,189.00 for the purpose of funding the digitization of the Fort
Worth Press newspaper microfilm collection.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides a competitive TexTreasures grant designed to help public libraries make their special
collections more accessible for the people of Texas and beyond. The Fort Worth Public Library received this grant for the amount of $25,000.00 in
State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 to fund project 104558 TexTreasures to digitize the Fort Worth Press newspaper microfilm collection. The initial
grant funding was not enough to digitize the entire collection, therefore, the Library Department was awarded the grant for a second year
in SFY 2024 in the amount of $39,189.00 to continue the project. The Library applied for this grant for a third consecutive year and was awarded
$39,189.00 to complete the digitization project in SFY 2025. This third and final award will fund the digitization to complete the project.
The newspaper, published from 1921-1975, documents a significant portion of the history of Fort Worth and is of vital historical importance to the
Library's collection. The extent of the collection to be digitized is 328 reels of microfilm. Researchers of local, state, and national history request
the Fort Worth Press more frequently than any other microfilm resource at the Fort Worth Public Library. They include journalists, professional and
avocational historians, academic researchers, and those who seek to learn more about a person or event they recall.
The Library has partnered with the University of North Texas Digital Libraries and Portal to Texas History (PTH) on numerous successful digitization
projects including this Fort Worth Press newspaper collection. This searchable digital version is available to the public via the university's PTH as
a collection of the Texas Digital Newspaper Project (TDNP). Making the Fort Worth Press available on the PTH is of great value to those who are
interested in the history of Fort Worth. The PTH is a free public resource and is available to anyone with an intemet-connected device 2417, 365
days a year.
The Library is promoting the digitized collection on the Library's website, social media channels, and the City of Fort Worth News. In addition, the
information for accessing the new collection is being provided to local school districts, charter schools, home school organizations, and local
universities.
This is a reimbursement grant and there are no indirect costs since payroll expenditures are not part of the grant award.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Texas
State Library and Archives Commission
FISCAL INFORMATION t CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the appropriation ordinance, funds will be
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Library 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
Library Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for Ci1y Manager's Office b.: Jesica L. McEachem 5804
OriciinatincLBusiness Unit Head: Midon Clark 7707
Additional Information Contact: Paul Orr 8031