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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,IN AN AMOUNT UP TO (1)$124,800.00,SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE CONTRACT,AND (2)$61,468.66 AS A TRANSFE R
FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
REQUIREMENT,TOTALING $186,268.66,FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AMBIENT
AIR MONITORING OPERATIONS;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 Federal Fund, in an amount up to (1) $124,800.00, subject to the receipt of the contract, and (2)
$61,468.66 as a transfer from the Environmental Protection
totaling $186,268.66, for the purpose of funding ambient air monitoring operations.
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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
___________________________________
Assistant City Attorney
CITY SECRETARY
_________________________
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:
City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
Texas
Council Communication
DATE: 09/16/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0881
LOG NAME: 22TCEQ PM 10 CONTRACT FY2026/FY2027
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in
an Amount Up to $124,800.00 for Ambient Air Monitoring Operations, Authorize the Transfer of Cash Match from the Environmental Protection
Fund in an Amount Up to $61,468.66, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in
an amount up to $124,800.00 for ambient air monitoring operations for the two-year term starting September 1, 2025 through August 31,
2027;
2. Apply an indirect cost rate of 10.00 percent (10%), an estimated amount up to $4,500.00 per year for a two-year term, in accordance with the
terms of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, in an
amount up to (1) $124,800.00, subject to the receipt of the contract, and (2) $61,468.66 as a transfer from the Environmental Protection Fund
to satisfy the City's match requirement, totaling $186,268.66, for the purpose of funding ambient air monitoring operations.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth (City) operates a comprehensive air quality program with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), under
three separate, but related contracts. This local air program benefits the City by ensuring that facilities are in compliance with air quality
regulations and by supporting data collection for air pollutants. Among the three contracts, this contract is partially-funded by the U.S
Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) through its Section 105 Grant Program, administered by the TCEQ. EPA Section 105 Grant Funds
have been received annually by the City for the Air Pollution Control Program in cooperation with TCEQ to maintain and operate various ambient
air monitoring stations.
This contract specifically supports a portion of a regional, regulatory ambient air pollution monitoring network. This includes daily monitoring of
ozone, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, solar radiation, and meteorological data. Upon approval, this contract will continue to support City of
Fort Worth operations for local Continuous Air Monitoring Stations. Activities include air pollutant monitoring, calibration, operation, and regular
audit and maintenance activities for equipment under the terms of the contract. The TCEQ provides all air monitoring equipment and supplies for
the operation of the air monitoring sites. The contract period will be September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, with a maximum amount up
to $124,800.00 (67%) for reimbursement of expenses to the City. This contract has a local match of funds in an amount up to $61,468.66 (33%).
The match will be budgeted by the Environmental Services Department in the Environmental Protection Fund in the Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal
Year 2027 budgets. If these funds were to become unavailable the Environmental Services Department would be responsible for identifying
matching funds from other available sources.
Document
Initial Contract: (24-month
contract period: FY26 &
M&C No. Approval Date Grant Amount Matching
Funds
PENDING PENDING $124,800.00 $61,468.66
TOTAL:
Total
$186,268.66
$186,268.66
This agreement covers the operation and maintenance of four Continuous Air Monitoring Stations as follows:
Keller
Arlington Municipal
Airport
CAMS 10230 Alta Vista Road, Fort Worth,
0017 Texas
CAMS 5504 South Collins Street, Arlington,
0061 Texas
olar Radiation
let Data
xides of Nitrogen
zone
olar Radiation
let Data
Eagle Mountain Lake CAMS 14290 Morris Dido Newark Road, ISolar Radiation
0075 Eagle Mountain, Texas
Data
Fort Worth California CAMS 1198 California Parkway North, Fort IOxides of Nitrogen
Parkway North 1053 Worth
Data
This agreement partially funds five authorized positions in the Environmental Services Department for air quality monitoring. Salary and Fringe, for
a portion of five full time employees, will be funded in an estimated amount up to $69,000.00 per year for two years. Indirect costs will be
recovered under this grant at a rate of 10% and estimated amount up to $4,500.00 per year for two years.
Position Authorized
Positions (AP)
Environmental Supervisor 0.10
Senior Environmental Specialist 0.05
Senior Environmental Specialist 0.02
Environmental Specialist 0.62
Environmental Specialist 0.01
TOTAL: 0.80
If these funds become unavailable, the Environmental Services Department would determine a transition plan to identify additional funding sources
such as Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) or suspend the progam.
No City funds will be expended before the contract is approved. Upon approval and acceptance of the grant and execution of the contract, City
funds will be expended before receipt of funds. There is no grant application repository number, as the Environmental Services Department does
not apply for these funds. Funding is based on the Contract between the City and TCEQ to operate the air quality monitoring program as stated
above.
This Agreement will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: TCEQ
FISCAL INFORMATION / 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, for the federal funds within the project. Upon adoption of the Operating Budgets
for Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 by the City Council, funds will be appropriated in the Operating Budget of the Environmental Protection
Fund to satisfy the City's match requirement. The Environmental Services 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 Environmental Services Department has the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement agreement.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bk Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Cody Whittenburg 5455
Additional Information Contact: Wyndie Turpen 6982
Julianne Ragland 7251