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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,172.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF AN 1N-KIND GRANT MATCH, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE PARTIAL SALARIES AND PERSONNEL COSTS OF TWO
EXISTING STAFF MEMBERS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING AND
IMPLEMENTING THE GRANT-FUNDED COMPONENTS OF THE LIBRARY
DEPARTMENT'S YEAR ROUND READING 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 20113-2014 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$41,172.00, subject to receipt of an in-kind grant match, for the purpose of funding
the partial salaries and personnel costs of two existing staff members responsible for managing and
implementing the grant-funded components of the library department's year round reading 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. 20952-09-2013 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney °°'"° Mary J. Kay ity Sedetary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 15, 2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/15/2013 - Ordinance No. 20994-10-2013
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DATE: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18038
LOG NAME: 84M&C G-17819 AMENDMENT
SUBJECT:
Amend Mayor and Council Communication G-17819, a $75,000.00 Grant from the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission, to Authorize an In-Kind Match in the Amount Up to $41,172.00, Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance, and Authorize Non-Interest Bearing Loan in the Amount of$75,000.00 from the General Fund
to the Grants Fund for Interim Financing (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the amendment of Mayor and Council Communication G-17189 to allow the City to provide
an in-kind grant match in the amount of$41,172.00;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$41,172.00 for a total grant amount of$116,172.00; and
3. Authorize a non-interest bearing loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of
$75,000.00 for interim financing of this grant, pending contract execution.
DISCUSSION:
On February 19, 2013, (M&C G-17819) the City Council approved the application for and acceptance of a
grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (Commission)for supplemental funding of
the Library's new Year Round Reading initiative, and execution of the related Grant Agreement. On July
30, 2013, the Commission awarded the $75,000.00 Cooperation Grant to the Library for State Fiscal Year
2014. The grant will primarily fund public programs and promotional advertising costs for the Library's
new Year Round Reading initiative for one year.
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to amend the previously approved M&C
to authorize matching in-kind funds in the amount of$41,172.00 for partial salaries and personnel costs of
two existing staff members responsible for managing and implementing the grant-funded components of
the Year Round Reading initiative. Additionally, this M&C will authorize a non-interest bearing loan from
the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of$75,000.00 for interim financing of the grant
pending execution of the related contracts.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director 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 Fund. Upon execution of the grant contract, the interim funds will
be returned to the General Fund.
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FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
12) GR76 517040 084308627020 $41,172.00 3) GG01 136076 0000000 $75,000.00
12)GR76 488339 084308627020 $41,172.00
3) GR76 220001 000308627000 $75,000.00
CERI"IFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Gleniece Robinson (7706)
Additional Information Contact: Gleniece Robinson (7706)
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