HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27510-03-2025Ordinance No. 27510-03-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE LIBRARY SPECIAL REVENUE FUND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $71,452.80 FROM AVAILABLE DISTRIBUTION IN THE TRUST
REVENUE IN ADDIE LEVY TRUST PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NO. S00065)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING LIBRARY PROGRAMS DESIGNATED FOR
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; 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 2024-2025 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Library
Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $71,452.80 from available Distribution in the Trust Revenue in Addie
Levy Trust project (City Project No. S00065) for the purpose of funding library programs designated for
science and technology.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
4.2 . P"+-
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 11, 2025
CITY SECRETARY
7annette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/11/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0186
LOG NAME: 84APPROPRIATE SPECIAL FUNDS FOR LIBRARY
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize the Clean -Up and Close -Out of Library Projects and Moving of Residual Financial Transactions from Identified Projects/Centers in
the Special Purpose Fund, Special Donations Legacy Fund, and Library Special Revenue Fund for the Purpose of Transferring to the General
Fund, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances, and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement
Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the clean-up and close-out of the Library projects and moving of residual financial transactions from identified projects/centers in
the Special Purpose Fund in the amount of $294,908.79, Special Donations Legacy Fund in the amount of $45,408.02, and Library Special
Revenue Fund in the amount of $27,911.61 for the purpose of transferring to the General Fund for the purpose of funding the Library
Strategic Plan;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund for the Library
Department in the aggregate amount of $368,228.42, transferred from the Special Purpose Fund, Special Donations Legacy Fund and
Library Special Revenue Fund, for the purpose of funding the Library Strategic Plan;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Library Special Revenue Fund in the
amount of $1,000,000.00, from available Distribution from Trust revenue in the Addie Levy Trust project (City Project S00065), for the
purpose of transferring to the General Capital Projects Fund for Far Northwest'Library project (City Project No. 103980);
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Library Special Revenue Fund in the
amount of $ 405,027.75, from available Library Auto System Revenue in Library Auto Systems project (City Project S00141), for the purpose
of transferring to the General Capital Projects Fund for Far Northwest Library project (City Project No. 103980);
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $1,405,027.75, transferred from the Library Special Revenue Fund, for the purpose of funding the Far Northwest Library project
(City Project No. 103980);
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Library Special Revenue Fund in the
amount of $71,452.80 from available Distribution from Trust revenue in Addle Levy Trust project (City Project No. 800065) for the purpose of
funding library programs designated for science and technology; and
7. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2025 2029 Capital Improvement Program.
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize interfund transfers and appropriation of revenue received by the
Library Department from gifts and donations deposited in the Library Special Revenue Fund (25004). The Library Department spends these
funds in line with the donors' intentions. Some of the revenue collected is restricted for a particular use and some is unrestricted.
Two Legacy funds (25002 and 25003) have unappropriated balances that have been carried forward and have accrued interest over time. An
Accounting review concluded that balances in these inactive legacy funds and interest accumulated in Fund 25004 need to be transferred to active
funds and appropriated for expenditure.
Library Special Revenue Fund (25004) receives funds from several sources. This Fund receives money from the Virginia O'Donnell trust twice a
year; the Addle Levy Trust once a year and the Fort Worth Library Foundation reimburses approved Library programming quarterly. Additionally,
various donors contribute to the Library Department. The Library Department spends these funds in the manner intended by the donor if any
particular use is specified.
The transfer of a total amount of $368,228.42 from three Funds (25002, 25003, 25004) to the General Fund to utilize the funds for a Library
Strategic Plan. The goals of the Library's last strategic plan (adopted in 2019) have been accomplished, and a new plan is needed to guide staff in
serving and engaging residents for the coming years. The Texas State Library and Archive Commission requires that libraries update strategic
plans every five years to maintain accreditation. Services of a professional consultant will be needed to conduct community engagement and
compile input to create the new plan.
The Library has identified funds to move to the Far Northwest Library project (City Project No. 103980) to address part of the $3.4 million shortfall.
The Addle Levy Trust officer has approved the moving of $1,000,000.00 to assist in closing the gap. Accounting identified $405,027,75 in excess
revenue in the Library Special Revenue Fund in project S00141— Library Auto Systems. This project was set up to collect revenue from
surrounding cities that for many years paid the Library to use their system. The program stopped in 2021.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION ! CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Unspecified All Funds project within the Special Purpose Fund, the
CLSD:Capltal Projects >411115 and Special Donation Unknown Proj projects within the Special Donations Legacy Fund, the Unspecified -All
Funds, Addle Levy Trust and Library Auto System projects within the Library Special Revenue Fund, and upon approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in General Fund, the General Capital Projects
Fund for the Far NW Library project and in the Library Special Revenue Fund for the Addie Levy Trust project. Prior to an expenditure being
incurred, the Library Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by Jesica L. McEachem 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Midod Clark 7707
Additional Information Contact: Yolanda Gonzalez 7797