HomeMy WebLinkAbout28164-12-2025 - City Council - OrdinanceOrdinance No.28164-12-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANT OPERATING OTHER FUND, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO (1) $5,000.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT
OF THE GRANT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE HAPPY KITCHEN/LA COCINA ALEGRE
NUTRITION EDUCATION AT COMO AND FIRE STATION COMMUNITY CENTERS;
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 2025-2026 in
the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant Operating Fund, in an amount up to (1) $5,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, for the
purpose of funding The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre Nutrition Education at Como and Fire Station
Fort Worth community centers.
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 27979-09-2025 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provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 09, 2025
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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October 7, 2025
Sheri Endsley
District Superintendent
City of Fort Worth
Parks and Recreation Department
100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Dear Mrs. Endsley,
Congratulations! Texas Health Community Hope has approved an award of $5,000 to the City of Fort Worth's Parks and
Recreation Department to support The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre°, a 6-week cooking and nutrition class designed
for areas experiencing high rates of food insecurity and for those interested in managing chronic health conditions
through nutrition. Texas Health Community Hope is Texas Health's unique approach to promoting healthier futures
through a broad range of impactful initiatives, investments and collaborations. Texas Health Community Hope works to
proactively address health disparities and conditions that affect overall health.
Our work is guided by evidence -based best practices. Together, with the support of partners throughout the community,
we work to create an environment that supports health and well-being where we live, work and play. We look forward
to supporting your efforts to instill lifelong habits of wellness.
By accepting this award, you agree to:
Use the awarded funds only as specified in the outlined expectations for expenditures.
2. Maintain records to show and account for usage of awarded funds.
3. Provide written acknowledgment of receipt of payments of awarded funds.
4. Refrain from use of the funds for any purpose prohibited by all applicable laws and regulations.
5. Cooperate with the efforts of Texas Health to publicize the award and any accomplished work resulting from receipt
of the award.
6. Comply with reasonable requests for information about program activities
7. Meet terms and conditions specified in the addendum to this letter.
We appreciate your partnership and continued support of improved community well-being. By signing below, both
parties agree to certify that the organization named above accepts the terms outlined in this letter.
10-16-25
Matthew Dufrene
Vice President
Texas Health Resources
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Sheri Endsley
District Superintendent
City of Fort Worth / Parks and Recreation
Addendum To Letter
The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre' Nutrition Education Support
Expectations for Expenditures
As of October 2025
Award expenditures must be reasonable, necessary, and allowable to ensure proper and efficient compliance with the
award.
To determine whether an expenditure is reasonable, consider the following questions:
o Is it in alignment with the goal and objectives of the curriculum?
o Can it be easily justified? Is the quantity necessary?
o Is it in compliance with federal, state, and local policies?
o Can you demonstrate that the price was comparable to similar items?
o Is it transparent (allowing access to information and monitoring and review of purchases)?
Award expenditures must be:
• Authorized by or not prohibited by federal, state, or local laws and regulations. (For example, the purchase
of alcohol is prohibited.)
• Applicable to all participating sites:
o Assigned cost -to -cost objectives and treated consistently for all work performed by the organization
under similar circumstances, regardless of the source of funding, to avoid duplicate charges.
o In conformance with limitations and exclusions contained in the terms and conditions of this
award. (For example, sites must use vendors that have been vetted and approved by the City of
Fort Worth.)
Allowable award expenditures include:
Produce and ingredient purchases that are:
o Outlined in the recipes provided in the curriculum materials
o Outlined in the recipe book associated with the curriculum that include spices
Plastic/Paper Bags
Publicity
The grantee and/or awardee shall include mention of Texas Health Community Hope in all press releases, social media
and other media concerning the project. Copies of the logo suitable for reproduction are included for your convenience.
Reports
A complete program and financial report must be provided by April 30, 2026 that details: the dates of the classes, # of
attendees per class, # of graduates, amount of funds used per site, a list of the items purchased, program impact and
pictures documenting efforts.
• A reporting template will be provided to include all expenses incurred related to award, and program impact.
Texas Health, at its request, shall have reasonable access to the Awardee Organization's and/or the Community Center's
files, records, personnel, and premises for the purposes of making financial audits, verifications, or program evaluations
as it deems necessary concerning the award.
The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre® Nutrition Education Support
Citv of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department
The awarded funds should be used to support the sites listed below who completed all the components of the
facilitator training course for the The Happy Kitchen / La Cocina Alegre° curriculum.
Awarded amount for each of the following sites $2,500:
Como Community Center
Fire Station Community Center
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/09/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-1108
LOG NAME: 80TEXAS HEALTH THE HAPPY KITCHEN
SUBJECT
(CD 6 and CD 9) Authorize Acceptance of a Grant in the Amount of $5,000.00 from Texas Health Community Hope to Support The Happy
Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre® Nutrition Education at Two Fort Worth Community Centers and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of a grant and execution of a Grant Agreement in the amount of $5,000.00 from Texas Health Community Hope to
support The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre® Nutrition Education at two Fort Worth community centers; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation and ordination increasing estimated receipts and appropriation in the Grants Operating Other Fund,
subject to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $5,000.00, for the purpose of funding the Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre Nutrition
Education Program at Como and Fire Station Comunity Centers.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the acceptance of a grant and the execution of a grant agreement in
the amount of $5,000.00 from Texas Health Community Hope to support The Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre®, a 6-week cooking and nutrition
class available in English and Spanish at two Fort Worth community centers. Staff at Texas Health Community Hope reached out to indicate they
wanted to provide a grant to provide culturally sustaining cooking and nutrition classes and valuable educational resources to communities facing
obstacles accessing fresh, healthy food. The classes are taught by trained peer facilitators who live and work in the communities they serve, and
are specifically designed for areas experiencing high rates of food insecurity and for those interested in managing chronic health conditions
through nutrition. There was no application process since the request came directly from Texas Health Community Hope. There is no grant
application repository number, as the Park & Recreation Department did not apply for these funds. Since no City salaries will be charged, indirect
cost recovery does not apply.
The work of Texas Health Community Hope is guided by evidence -based practices; and together with the support of partners throughout the
community, they work to create an environment that supports health and well-being. Texas Health Community Hope is committed to delivering
support through programs and services that help lead to measurable, sustainable community improvements. The organization serves as a catalyst
to transform lives by investing in the vision of a healthier future for our communities. Their core belief is "where you live shouldn't play a major role in
your health and well-being." Texas Health Community Hope works to proactively address health disparities and the social and environmental
conditions that affect overall health through innovative programs, investments, and collaborations to make a difference in the community. Como
Community Center and Fire Station Community Center will each receive $2,500.00 to cover the cost of the program.
This program serves COUNCIL DISTRICTS 6 & 9.
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 recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Other Fund. The Park & Recreation Department (and
Financial Management Services Department) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to expenditures
being incurred, Park & Recreation has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is an advance grant.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Dave Lewis 5704
Additional Information Contact: Monique Hill 5775