HomeMy WebLinkAbout27786-06-2025 - City Council - OrdinanceOrdinance No. 27786-06-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING WHOLE 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, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount of $380,000.00, for the purpose of
funding whole 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 24, 2025
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/24/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0656
LOG NAME: 22TCEQ WHOLE AIR MONITORING CONTRACT FY26 AMENDMENT 4
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of the Fourth Amendment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Federally Funded Reimbursement Grant
Agreement in an Amount Up to $380,000.00 for Whole Air Monitoring Operations and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of the fourth amendment to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality federally funded reimbursement grant
agreement (City Secretary Contract Number 55747) in an amount up to $380,000.00 for the purpose of whole air monitoring operations for a
twelve-month term beginning on June 1, 2025 and expiring on May 31, 2026; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $380,000.00, for the purpose of whole air monitoring operations.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth operates a comprehensive air quality program with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) under four
separate, but related, contracts. This overall program benefits the City by ensuring facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and by
supporting reliable data collection for air pollutants.
This.Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) addresses the Whole Air Monitoring Operations contract between the City and TCEQ (City
Secretary Contract Number 55747) ("Contract"). The Whole Air Monitoring Operations contract specifically supports air monitoring operations for
early detection of bioterrodsm attacks within the City of Fort Worth ("City'7 and Tarrant County. Upon approval, this amendment to the Contract will
require the City to operate local air pollution monitors. Grant activities with this award include retrieving the sampling filters and data, sending filters
and data for analysis, and performing regular audit and maintenance activities on the equipment. The Department of Homeland Security provides
all air monitoring equipment, parts and supplies for the proper operation of the air monitoring samplers.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fully funds the Whole Air Monitoring Operations grant program. TCEQ administers funding for this
grant program in Texas. There are no local matching funds required for this grant contract. The City annually receives DHS Funds for its Whole Air
Monitoring Program in cooperation with TCEQ to maintain and operate various whole air monitoring stations.
Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) will amend the Contract to increase the total amount reimbursable to the City to a
maximum amount up to $380,000.00 for the City's expenditures. The City will also renew the agreement for its fourth and final renewal term, which
will begin on June 1, 2025.
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DOCUMENT M&C No. Approval Grant Total
Date Amount
Initial Contract: 21-0314 105/04/2021 $500,000.00 $500,000.00
Project
22) #103407 (FY21-
Amendment 1 22-0506 106/28/2022 I $380,006.001 $380,006.00
(FY23)
Amendment 2 23-0486
(FY24)
06/13/2023 1 $380,006.00
Amendment 3 24-0590 106/25/2024 I $284,729.50
(FY25) 1
Amendment 4 Pending
Pending 1 $380,000.00
$380,006.00
$284,729,50
$380,000.00
(FY26) This
Amendment
�I TOTAL: $1,924,741.50
This grant includes three authorized positions in the Environmental Services Department for air quality monitoring. Salary and Fringe will be
funded in an estimated amount up to $291,726.40. Indirect costs will be recovered under this grant at a rate of ten percent and estimated amount
up to $19,600.00.
If these funds become unavailable the Environmental Services Department would determine a transition plan to discuss where funding would come
from for this program.
No City funds will be expended before the contract amendment is approved. Because this is a reimbursement grant, upon approval and
acceptance of the grant and execution of the amendment to the contract, City funds will be spent before it receives grant 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 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: Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality
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 Federal Fund. 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 grant.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Valerie Washington 6199
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Cody Whittenburg 5455
Additional Information Contact: Nixalis Benitez 8570
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