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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS .AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND, LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER STANDARDS AND EDUCATION (LEOSE) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1,1551.76 FROM THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACOUNTS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE INVESTIGATION DIVISION, MAKING
THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2002-
2003 in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Special Trust Fund, Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
(LEOSE) funds in the amount of $1,1551.76 from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the
purpose of funding continuing education and training for the Fire Department, Fire Investigation
Division.
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. 15184 and all other ordinances grid
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APP OVED TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
4/8/03 **G-13937 36FUNDS 1 of 1
suB~EGT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER
OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRE INVESTIGATION DIVISION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept funds in the amount of $1,551.76 from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to provide
continuing education and training to persons licensed under Chapter 415 of the Texas Local
Government Code; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by
$1,551.76 from available funds in the Special Trust Fund, Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education (LEOSE) funds.
DISCUSSION:
Annual allocations are made by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, directed by the Texas Local
Government Code, Section 415.0845, to qualified law enforcement agencies from the LEOSE account
which is funded through court costs collected in criminal cases.
LEOSE funds can only be used to pay or offset expenses related to continuing education or training of
persons licensed under Chapter 415 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Fire Department will
use these funds to provide continuing education and training to personnel assigned to the Fire
Investigation Division.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be
available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Special Trust Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
FE72 488100 036535008000 $1,551.76
Libby Watson 6183 FE72 531180 036535008000 $1,551.76
Originating Department Head:
Charles Gaines 6801 (from) APPROVED 04/08/03
ORD# 15509
Additional Information Contact:
Charles Gaines 6801