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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27939-09-2025Ordinance No. 27939-09-2025 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND, IN THE AMOUNT OF $759.95, FROM AVAILABLE MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE RECEIVED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE PLACEMENT OF HONORARY SIGN TOPPERS; 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 General Fund in the amount of $759.95, from available Miscellaneous revenue received, for the purpose of funding the placement of honorary sign toppers. 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 orjudgment 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: Douglas Black (Oct 2, 2025 17:51:23 CDT) Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 16, 2025 CITY SECRETARY �(=annette S. Goodall City Secretary OR ��� � F0000004.4 d J 0. 0 pro o�� P v 0 0 p0, 0o Td �0000000 .C/ a� nEnpS.oap Mayor & Council Map I Robert Hughes St. Memorial Designation for Shirley Knox Benton FORT WORTH. CD #5 4 DUNBAR HS A MANOR CT C H N N W 2 C) s H It w M 0 U H W > U) � Q GU CKASKLE=DR- -- o Project Extent 5 - Deborah Peoples 0 0 FITZHUGH AVE= 0 150 $QQ Data Source: CFW GIS, Near Map I Map generated July 2025 TPW Business Support Services Copyright © 2025 City of Fort Worth. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of US Feet applicable laws. This data is to be use for graphical representation only The accuracy is not to be taken/used as data produced for engineering purposes or by a registered professional land surveyor. The City of Fort Worth assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of said data. City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 09/16/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0861 LOG NAME: 20HONORARY DESIGNATION FOR SHIRLEY KNOX BENTON SUBJECT (CD 5) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Honorary Designations for Shirley Knox Benton to be Placed at the Intersections of Ramey Avenue and Robert Hughes Street and Fitzhugh Avenue and Robert Hughes Street and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached resolution honoring Shirley Knox Benton and authorizing sign topper honorary designations to be placed at the intersections of Ramey Avenue and Robert Hughes Street and Fitzhugh Avenue and Robert Hughes Street; and 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund, in the amount of $759.95 from available Miscellaneous revenue received, for the purpose of funding the placement of honorary sign toppers. DISCUSSION: The City has a program for honoring citizens who have made significant contributions to enhancing the fabric of the community. An application nominating such a designation for Shirley Knox Benton was received and reviewed by staff. The program requires the submission of names, addresses, and signatures of all abutting property owners within 300 feet, concurring with the honorary designation. Shirley Knox Benton has served the Fort Worth community since relocating to Fort Worth in the 1960s. She was the first woman to become principal at Dunbar High School and served that role for more than ten years garnering recognition from Reader's Digest as an American Hero in Education, being peer -selected as a Texas High School Principal of the Year, earning a Gold Performance Campus designation from the Texas Education Agency and a cash reward for the campus of $117,550.00 for raising TAAS Test Scores. Shirley Knox Benton is an active member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. A map of the proposed designation is attached. The application was signed by adjacent property owners. Notice of the proposed designation was sent on August 26, 2025 to the adjacent property owners along both sides of the street within 300 feet. A copy of the notice for the City Council hearing is included and attached. The applicant will bear the cost of design and installation for two designation signs in the amount of $759.95. The Transportation and Public Works Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Fabrication and installation will begin once Transportation and Public Works receives the $759.95 for design and installation. The installation will not be completed if funds are not received from the applicant. If approved, Transportation and Public Works Department staff will manufacture and install the street topper signs. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5. A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation, receipt of the funds, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be deposited into the General Fund as appropriated. The Transportation and Public Works Department (and Financial Management Services) is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to any expense being incurred, the Transportation and Public Works Department also has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office by Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Additional Information Contact: Jesica McEachern 5804 Lauren Prieur 6035 Martin Phillips 7861 Expedited