HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20970-09-2013 Ordinance No.20970-09-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RFCEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$19,290.69 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S
LEARN TO SWIM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of$19,290.69 for the purpose of supporting the City of Fort Worth's
Learn to Swim scholarship program.
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 No. 20411-09-2012 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 AN)D LFGALITY:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:Member 24 2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION ;Approved on 9/24/2013 - Ordinance Nos. 20969-09-2013 and 20970-09-
201
DATE: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: G-18023
LOG NAME: 80FORES-FPKPOOLLEARNTOSWIM
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Monetary Donations Totaling $19,290.69 from the Forest Park Pool Sneak Peek
Fundraiser and the Radler Foundation to Support the Learn to Swim Scholarship Program, Authorize
Transfer of Said Funds from the General Fund to the Special Trust Fund and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of monetary donations totaling $19,290.69 from the Forest Park Pool
Sneak Peek Fundraiser and The Radler Foundation to support the Learn to Swim Scholarship
Program;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
General Fund in the amount of$19,290.69;
3. Authorize a transfer in the amount of$19,290.69 from the General Fund to the Special Trust Fund
for the purpose of supporting the Learn to Swim Scholarship Program; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordiance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of$19,290.69 to support the Learn to Swim Scholarship Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize the acceptance of donated funds in
the amount of$19,290.69 benefiting the Learn to Swim Scholarship Program. The funds are comprised of
donations from citizens who attended the Forest Park Pool Sneak Peek fundraising event hosted by
Council Member Joel Burns on May 23, 2013 and from The Radler Foundation, who provided matching
funds to the final total raised that evening. The Radler Foundation had previously donated approximately
$500,000.00 to the City for the repair and renovation of the Forest Park Pool. In addition, those who could
not attend the fundraiser event on May 23, 2013 were able to contribute electronically through the City of
Fort Worth website.
All funds raised through these endeavors are designated for the Forest Park Pool and Marine Park Pool
Learn to Swim Summer Program. During the 2013 Learn to Swim Program, the amount of$5,725.00 in
scholarships were awarded to 229 youth, providing them with lifesaving water skills. The balance amount
of$13,565.69 will remain in the Special Trust Fund for use as Learn to Swim scholarships for future fiscal
years.
FIAC'AI INFCIRMATIC)N t rFRTIFIC`.ATICIN-
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The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations,
funds will be available in the current operating budget, as well as future years for the Learn to Swim
Scholarship Program. The Parks and Community Services Department is responsible for the collection
and deposit of the donated funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 476072 0808070 $19,290.69 GG01 538040 0808070 $19,290.69
FE72 476072 080502123000 $13.565.69
GG01 538040 0808070 $19,290.69
FE72 539120 08052123000 $13,565.69
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Nancy Bunton (5717)
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