HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 15762Ordinance No. ~
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE PARK IMPROVEMENTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,444.44 FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING CONSTRUCTION OF A PILOT
OFF-LEASH DOG PARK AT GATEWAY PARK; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE flF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN GONFLICT 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 2443-2444 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shad also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Park
Improvements Fund in the amount of $88,444.44 from available funds for the purpose of funding
construction of a pilot off-leash dog park at Gateway Park.
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 shah be cumulative of Ordinance No. 15636 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCtt_ ACTtflN: Approved ort 1212!2003 - t}rd. 15762
DATE: Tuesday, December 02, 2043
~QG NAME: 80DOG PARK REFERENCE Nt3.: G-14176
SUBJECT:
Approval of Pilot Program for Off-Leash dog Park at Gateway Park and Adoption Appropriation
Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the transfer of $88,444 from the Special Trust Fund to the Park Improvements Fund; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by
$88,444 in the Park Improvements Fund from available funds.
3. Authorize the Ci#y Manager to construct a pilot off-leash dog park at Gateway Park at a cost of
$88,444.
DISCUSSION:
On October 14, 2443, Parks and Community Services Department staff provided an Informal Report to City
Council regarding citizen requests for an offi-leash dog park in Fort Worth. At the City Council's request,
staff presented the issue to the Government and Neighborhood Relations Committee {GNRC) at the
November 4, 2443 meeting.
At the meeting, staff requested guidance regarding the establishment of a pilot program for a dog park in
order to test the local market for such parks. The GNRC recommends the development of a "pilot off-leash
dog park" in Gateway Park. Gateway Park was chosen based on the following criteria:
An off-leash dog park is inel~rded in the Gateway Park Master Plan.
Locatincg the off-leash park in a Large Recreation Park adheres to Dog Park Policy criteria.
f~afewav Park is located adjacent to major frees^~ays and thoroughfares.
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The GNRC recommends the pilaf program be implemented without charging a user fee. t~nce the pilaf
program has provided sufficient data regarding usage, maintenance casts and fund raising capacity the
GNRC will schedule a discussion regarding the issues of future permanent dog parks and charging a user
fee.
S#aff will work with the community and the park support groups to raise additional funds for maintenance of
the facility.
FISCAL INFORMATIONICERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached supplemental appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget and
capital budget, as appropriated, of thePark Improvements Fund,
TO FundlAccountlCenters FROM FundlAccountlCenters
0188 539124 484188744440 $88 404.44 0188 539124 484188744440 $88.400.04
0188 472472 080188704040 $88,444.40 FE72 538074 084542112440
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Submitted far City Manager's Office b~: Bibby Watson {61;33}
Originating Department Head: Randel Harwood {5704}
Additional Information Contact: Melody Mi#chell {5719}
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