HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21015-10-2013 Ordinance No. 21015-102013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,389,040.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF'
140MELAND SECURITY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESTORING 24 FIREFIGHTER
POSITIONS THAT WERE ELIMINATED IN THE FY2014 BUDGET; PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABfLITY 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 2013-2014 in the
Budget of the City Manager-, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount of$3,389,040.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, for the purpose of restoring 24 firefighter positions that were eliininated in the FY2014 budget.
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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
'11-fis ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 29, 2013
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/29/2013 - Ordinance No 21015-10-2013
DATE: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26539
LOG NAME: 36SAFERGRANT2014
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for a Fiscal Year 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant
from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the Fire Department and Approve Acceptance, if
Awarded, in the Amount Up to $3,389,040 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for a Fiscal Year 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the Fort Worth Fire Department in the
amount up to $3,389,040.00 to fund the restoration of twenty-four firefighter positions that were eliminated
for Fiscal Year 2014.
2. Authorize the acceptance and execution of a grant contract with U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, if the grant is awarded, for the total amount of the award; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $3,389,040.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Year 2014 budget eliminated 24 firefighter positions. The reduction in force
resulted in the number of civil service positions within the department declining from 908 to 884. The
Department of Homeland Security awards Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
grants to fund fire departments that have experienced firefighter layoffs, have pending firefighter layoffs, or
have eliminated vacant positions due to funding reductions. The performance period of the grant is 24
months. The allowable costs funded by the grant consist of salary and associated benefits (payroll
expenses). No match is required. However, grant recipients must agree that no further reductions in staff
will occur during the two year grant funding cycle.
If awarded, this grant will allow the Fire Department to reinstate all 24 positions eliminated during the
Fiscal Year 2014 budget process.
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 operating budget as
appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
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FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
3) GR76 451217 036442677000 $3,389,040.00
3) GR76 51
(VARIOUS) 0364426770103,389,a40.aa
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Rudy Jackson (6801)
Additional Information Contact: Rudy Jackson (6801)
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