HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 15583Ordinance No. ~~~`°~..J
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,856.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING WEST NILE VIRUS EDUCATION
AND PREVENTION; 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 Grants Fund in the amount of $3,856.00, subject to receipt of the grant from
the Texas Department of Health, for the purpose of funding West Nile Virus Education and
Prevention.
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 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 y Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:
City of .~'o~t Wo~tlz, 7"exas
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DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
6/3/03 ~*C-19609 50WESTNILE 1 of 2
SUBJECT APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A WEST NILE VIRUS GRANT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept and execute a grant contract with the Texas Department of Health
(TDH) for $3,856 to be used for West Nile Virus education and prevention through June 30, 2003; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing appropriations and estimated receipts by
$3,856 in the Grants Fund.
DISCUSSION:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided funds to TDH for West Nile Virus
prevention. TDH has awarded the amount of $3,856 to the City of Fort Worth, which may be used to
train local staff to conduct surveillance of mosquitoes, to plan appropriate control measures based upon
the surveillance results, to determine where West Nile Virus is located in Texas and what species are
carrying the virus, and to inform/educate the public regarding awareness and prevention of West Nile
Virus. None of these funds may be used for direct mosquito control efforts, such as spraying or the
purchase of insecticides.
The City of Fort Worth has an interdepartmental preparedness and response team with representatives
from Environmental Management, Transportation/Public Works, Parks and Community Services, Code
Compliance, Action Center, Water Department, and the Tarrant County Public Health Department. This
committee has reviewed the strategies necessary to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes and has
devised plans to eliminate as many sources as possible. The committee has also developed a plan for a
coordinated response to blitz any neighborhoods where positive West Nile Virus samples are located.
The Public Health Department has an active citizen education program. Citizens have been informed in
the City Times and the City Page how they can reduce the sources of mosquito breeding in their homes
and provide their families with personal protection against mosquito bites. The ainrarded funds will be
used to produce additional public information materials for distribution at neighborhood association and
other community events.
City of Fort Worth, .Texas
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance 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, of the Grants Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
GR76 451923 050301860000 $3,856.00
Libby Watson 6183 GR76 539120 050301860000 $3,856.00
Originating Department Head:
Daniel Reimer 7201 (from) APPROVED 06/03/03
ORD.# ] 5583
Additional Information Contact:
Daniel Reimer 7201