HomeMy WebLinkAbout28277-01-2026 - City Council - OrdinanceOrdinance No.28277-01-2026
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $213,000.00 UPON THE RECEIPT
OF THE GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING AIR MONITORING FIELD OPERATIONS
FOR EARLY DETECTION OF BIOTERRORISM ATTACKS; 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 Grants
Operating Federal Fund in an amount up to $213,000.00 upon receipt of the grant for the purpose of
supporting air monitoring field operations for early detection of bioterrorism attacks.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: January 27, 2026
CITY SECRETARY
�Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/27/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0080
LOG NAME: 22DHS WHOLE AIR MONITORING BIOWATCH GRANT FY26
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, Whole Air Monitoring BioWatch Program Grant Funding for Field Operations and
Sample Collection Activities from the United States Department of Homeland Security in an Amount Up to $253,000.00, Authorize Execution of
Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
KtcOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve application for and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, Whole Air Monitoring BioWatch Program Grant funding for field operations
and sample collection activities from the United States Department of Homeland Security in an amount up to $253,000.00 for a six-month
term beginning on February 1, 2026, and expiring on July 31, 2026;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the Department of Homeland Security for the BioWatch Program: Field Operations &
Sample Collection Activities Grant Program;
3. Apply an indirect cost rate of 10.00 percent in accordance with the terms of the Department of Homeland Security Grant; and
4. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in an
amount up to $253,000.00 upon receipt of the grant for the purpose of supporting air monitoring field operations for early detection of
bioterrorism attacks.
DISCUSSION:
Whole Air Monitoring BioWatch Program Grant funding for field operations and sample collection activities from the United States Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) provides funds for supporting whole air monitoring field operations for early detection of bioterrorism attacks within the
City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. If awarded, funds provided through this program would be used for the operation of local air pollution
monitors to include retrieving sampling filters and data, delivering filters and data for analysis, and performing regular audit and maintenance
activities on the equipment and sites under the terms of the grant.
The Department of Homeland Security provides all air monitoring equipment, parts, and supplies for the proper operation of the air monitoring
samplers. The contract period will start February 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, with a maximum amount up to $253,000.00 for reimbursement of
expenses to the City.
The City has previously received DHS funds for its Whole Air Monitoring BioWatch Program through the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) as pass -through funding. Most recently, City Council approved Mayor and Council Communications (M&C 25-0656) on June 24,
2025 for FY26 Amendment #4. Effective January 2026, the City of Fort Worth directly applies for funding with DHS; TCEQ no longer administrates
this pass -through grant funding at the state level.
Document
M&C No. Approval
lGrant
Total
Date
Amount
Initial DHS Grant (FY26)
February 2026 - July 2026
Pending Pending
$253,000.00
$253,000.00
(6 months)
TOTAL: _
$253,000.00
This grant includes five authorized positions in the Environmental Services Department for air quality monitoring. The positions and respective
percentages of salary and fringe benefits charged to this grant program are: Environmental Supervisor - Air Quality (20%), Sr. Environmental
Specialist - Air Monitoring (60%), Sr. Environmental Specialist - Special Projects (10%), and two (2) Environmental Specialists - Field
Operations (100% each). Salary and Fringe will be funded in an estimated amount up to $147,000.00. Indirect costs will be recovered under this
grant at a rate of 10% of salary expenses in an estimated amount up to $9,800.00. Capital equipment costs (vehicle replacement) will be funded in
an estimated amount up to $40,000.00.
If grant funding is not available, the Environmental Services Department will need to identify an alternative funding source for the program to
continue.
Because this is a reimbursement grant, upon approval and acceptance of the grant and execution of the contract, City funds will be spent before it
receives grant funds. No local match is required. The Grant Application Repository number for tracking purposes is GRNT-APPL-0000000171.
These projects 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: DHS
FISCAL INFORMATION I 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 Federal Fund. The Environmental Services Department
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 grant.
Submitted for Citv Manaaees Office bv: Valerie Washington 6199
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Cody Whittenburg 5455
Additional Information Contact: Wyndie Turpen 6982
Julianne Ragland 6336