HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27451-02-2025Ordinance No. 27451-02-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING OTHER FUND, IN AN
AMOUNT UP TO $150,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S EVERYDAY
ADOPTION CENTERS LOCATED AT PETSMART ALLIANCE AND HULEN FOR
OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS; 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 Grants
Operating Other Fund in an amount up to $150,000.00, for the purpose of funding the City of Fort Worth's
Everyday Adoption Centers located at PetSmart Alliance and Hulen for operations and programs.
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 j urisdiction, 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 11, 2025
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02111/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0125
LOG NAME: 23PETSMART OPERATIONAL FUNDING
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize the Acceptance of Grant Funding from PetSmart Charities, Inc, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$150,000.00 to Support the City of Fort Worth's Everyday Adoption Centers Located at PetSmart Alliance and Hulen for Operations and
Programs, Authorize Execution of the Related Grant Agreements, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for, and authorize the acceptance of grant funding from PetSmart Charities, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 to
support the City of Fort Worth's Everyday Adoption Centers located at PetSmart Alliance and Hulen for operations and programs;
2. Authorize execution of the related grant agreements; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in an amount
not to exceed $150,000.00, for the purpose of funding the City of Fort Worth's Everyday Adoption Centers located at PetSmart Alliance and Hulen
for operations and programs.
DISCUSSION_
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to ratify the application for and the acceptance and execution of grant agreements for
grant funding from PetSmart Charities, Inc in the amount of $150,000.00. These grant funds received from PetSmart Charties, Inc. can be used to
support operations and adoption events at the Everyday Adoption Centers located at PetSmart Alliance and Hulen as follows: Lower Adoption
Fees: Grants can allow shelters to subsidize orwaive adoption fees, making it easier for people to adopt animals, especially those who might be
hesitant due to costs.
Improved Facilities and Care
• Upgraded Shelter Conditions: Grants can help shelters improve their infrastructure, such as expanding kennel space, improving sanitation,
or upgrading medical facilities. These enhancements can lead to a more comfortable environment for animals, making them more
adoptable.
• Better Veterinary Care: Shelters can use grant funds to cover veterinary expenses, ensuring animals are healthy, spayed/neutered, and
vaccinated before adoption. Healthy animals are more likely to be adopted quickly.
Enhanced Adoption Programs
• Lower Adoption Fees: Grants might allow shelters to subsidize or waive adoption fees, making it easier for people to adopt animals,
especially those who might be hesitant due to costs.
• Adoption Events and Marketing: With more funds, shelters can organize adoption events or run marketing campaigns, increasing community
awareness and reaching potential adopters. Digital marketing or partnerships with local businesses can also be funded to boost visibility.
Behavioral and Training Support
• Training Programs for Animals: Grants could fund behavioral training or rehabilitation for animals with special needs or behavioral issues.
Trained animals are more appealing to potential adopters.
• Post -Adoption Support: Some shelters use grants to provide post -adoption support, such as behavior consultations or initial supplies for
new pet owners, which can lead to more successful, long-term adoptions.
Community Engagement and Education
• Educational Programs: Grants can enable shelters to develop educational programs that promote responsible pet ownership, spayineuter
awareness, and proper animal care, which can reduce the number of animals that end up in shelters and increase adoption success rates.
• Outreach Initiatives: Funding can also help shelters engage with underserved communities, promoting adoption in areas where resources
might be limited.
In summary, a grant can significantly boost an animal shelter's ability to adopt out more animals by improving care, increasing capacity, and
enhancing the shelter's visibility and community outreach. We struggle with staffing and resources so this grant would benefit by providing animals
with their fur -ever homes.
The City of Fort Worth enjoys a productive relationship with PetSmart Charities, Inc. (Grantor), that includes working together to promote animal
welfare through numerous special initiatives for the benefit of Fort Worth animal shelter animals.
No City salaries are charged to the grants, so indirect cost recovery is not applicable. There are no matching funds required. The Grant
Application Repository # is GRNT-APPL-0000000106.
The grants will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFO MAT ON 1 CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Other Fund. The Code Compliance 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 Code Compliance Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is an advance grant.
Suhr rifted for City Manager's Office-W. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Brian Daugherty 6322
Additional Information Contact: Chris McAllister 2766
D. Ben Carson, Jr. 6336