HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27214-10-2024Ordinance No. 27214-10-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $455,000.00 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING OPERATIONS OF THE DEVOYD
JENNINGS BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER AS WELL AS RENOVATIONS
AND UPKEEP OF THE JAMES E. GUINN SCHOOL CAMPUS; 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 increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Other Fund, subject to receipt of the funds, in an amount up to $455,000.00 for the purpose of
funding operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center as well as renovations and upkeep of
the James E. Guinn School campus.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 15, 2024
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/15/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0885
LOG NAME: 17UNTHSC FY26
SUBJECT
(CD 8) Authorize Execution of Agreement with the University df North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to Accept Funding in the
Amount Up to $450,000.00 from the State of Texas for Operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center as Well as Renovations
and Upkeep of Buildings on the James E. Guinn School Campus, Authorize Use of Interest in the Amount Up to $5,000.00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Authorize the execution of an agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth to accept and receive
funding from the State of Texas in an amount up to $450,000.00 during the State's Fiscal Year 2025 for operation of the Devoyd
Jennings Business Assistance Center as well as renovations and upkeep of buildings on the James E. Guinn School campus;
Authorize the use of interest earnings in an amount up to $5,000.00 for the purpose of the award; and
Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund, subject to
receipt of the funds, in an amount up to $455,000.00 for the purpose of funding operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance
Center as well as renovations and upkeep of the James E. Guinn School campus.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to execute an agreement with the University of North Texas Health Science
Center at Fort Worth (UNTHSC) to accept and receive funding from the State of Texas in an amount up to $450,000.00 during the State's Fiscal
Year (FY) 2025. This M&C also authorizes the use of interest earnings in an amount up to $5,000.00 for a total amount of $455,000.00 to be
appropriated in the Grants Operating Other Fund for operation of the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center as well as renovations and upkeep
of buildings on the James E. Guinn School Campus.
Beginning with the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas (2005), the State's Biennial General Appropriations Act has appropriated the amount of
$3.1 million to the UNTHSC for joint economic development and technology commercialization activities of UNTHSC, TECH Fort Worth and the
City of Fort Worth (City) for renovations at the James E. Guinn School Campus and Business Assistance Center operations.
In the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas during its regular session as part of Senate Bill (S.B.) 1 (General Appropriations Act for the 2024-
2025 Biennium), the State approved funding in the amount of $2,913,082.00 for the partnership between the City and UNTHSC for the two years
beginning September 1, 2023.Of this grant, the amount of $2,013,082.00 has been appropriated to UNTHSC and TECH Fort Worth and the
remaining amount of up to $900,000.00 is allocated to the City during this biennium to be received in two installments. During the biennium the City
received $450,000.00 during FY2024 and will receive up to $450,000.00 in FY2025.
These funds will be used to administer the operations of the Devoyd Jennings Business Assistance Center (BAC), including four positions in the
Economic Development Department, and programming with other partners housed at the historic James E. Guinn Campus. In addition, portion of
the funds will be used for renovation and maintenance of the Guinn School campus.
The Guinn School property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
UNTHSC
CAL INFORMATION 1 CERTIFIC
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating State Fund. The
Economic Development 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 Economic Development Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This
is an advance grant.
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City Manager's Office by:
William Johnson
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g_Business Unit Head:
Robert Sturns
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Additional Information Contact Robert Stums 2663