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Home My WebLink About26-28711 - City Council - OrdinanceORDINANCE 26-28711 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN PROJECT S00177 OF THE SPECIAL DONATIONS LIFE TO DATE FUND BY $103,555.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING VARIOUS FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT: SECTION 1. The budget of the City of Fort Worth for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as enacted by Ordinance 27979- 09-2025, as amended, is hereby further amended to increase estimated receipts and appropriations in project S00177 of the Special Donations Life to Date Fund by $103,555.00 for the purpose of supporting various fire department services. SECTION 2. 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. This ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: August 25, 2026 EFFECTIVE: August 25, 2026 Jannette S. Goodall City Secretary d FoRr��aa f1,o OOO O O O 00000000 T,d d��4 nEXAsa�a Ordinance No. 26-28711 Page 1 of 1 UnitI Item I Need I Requested Total CCP is new in FTIV -- paramedics spread throughout the city to respond to EMS and Critical Care rescue incidents. These paramedics are able to Critical Bags (M 9 administer lifesaving, pre -hospital blood Care Assault transfusions and use ventilator machine on 10 53,629.50 Paramedic Medical patients who have been intubated. Supervisors Backpack) New Critical Care Bag that would replace the current one which doesn't fit well in the back of an ambulance. Backpack style bag is still big enough to carry all the equipment they need. Strict cleaning protocol during COVID- 19 pandemic led to significant wear/tear on current bags. Many bags are ripped"torn to the point that they are almost unusable. This ask EMS Trauma and will replace 20% of inventory, removing Logistics Airway Bags damaged bags from service and beginning an 20 520.024.20 ongoing replacement cycle. Trauma Bag: small internal bags for medications and 1V supplies Airway Bag: Oxygen bottle holder and smaller internal bag for incubation equipment Seek FirePro Series Requesting TICs for each firefighter assigned Personal to back of Engine 17 and Truck 17. Currently Station 17 Thermal only have 1 per company offrcer apparatus. 4 S6.000.00 Imaging TICS enable firefighters to quickly locate Cameras occupants. see through smoke. detect hazards. (TICs) and avoid becoming trapped Used to get equipment & divers into bodies of NRS X Sled water that typical boats cannot access. Saves Station 7 115 Rescue diver energy by enabling them to take gear to 1 52.495.00 Boat scene to put on instead of swimming to scene in gear. Rescue tool to improve speed, efficiency. and Channellock safety during vehicle extrications. forcible Station 14 87 Rescue entry. and rescue operations. Consolidates 48 52592.00 Tool several functions into a single device. Currently .. r on multiple non -optimal tools. Cordless, smaller version of large auto rescue/extrication device_ For use in tighter Station 24 Holmatro Mini spaces to cut through pedals. steering wheels. 1 54.494.00 Pedal Cutter seat mounts, and headrests during vehicle entrapments. Also help remove burglar bars and locked power meters. Essential tool for removing power to a vehicle Channellock after a motor vehicle accident_ Currently. Station 20 Cable Cutters officers are using their own personal tools or a 1 $60.95 large pair of bolt cutters which can be cumbersome. Works on slam locks+knob locks found on an Williams Slip inward -opening apartment/'house entrydoor. Station 20 Knife Bendable Mylar allows tool to wrap around the 1 $15.00 door with ease. allowing quick access to those in need. 1-ouce tool can fit in a pocket. Aim to gain entry to homes with the least damage to the doorframe possible. Key Station 20 Williams developed by frrefighter'door carpenter to gain I $54.99 Folding Key quick access in case of an emergency. Tool toggles the strike of a lock without damaging the lock. door. or frame Extrication Gloves Provide better protection from injuries to hands Station 45 (HexArmor while working to extricate a patient than 12 S1.200 00 EXT Rescues firefighting gloves 4011) Current standard lanterns were designed for general industrial use. not for fireground_ Old Vulcan LED versions have limited beam penetration. low Station 14 Flashlights battery life (.: 15 mins). and are heavy_ LED 8 $2,232.00 version is lighter (1.85 Ibs). has better battery life (8 hours), and enables them to see in low visibility conditions Combines 2 essential firefighting tools into 1 4' Fire Hooks more maneuverable tool: tool used to pull Station 20 Tool ceiling down in a structure fire and check for 1 S18899 fire above heads & hook side for prying and forcible entry Ultrasonic To ensure compliance with national safety Station 4 Cleaning Tub standards, improve infection control. and 1 $3.054.95 for SCBA reduce long-term health risks —including Facepieces occupational cancer. For use on the fireground. EMS responses. BenchMade Motor Vehicle accidents with the capacity to Station 40 Shootout assist in extricating patients. especially with the 12 $3.900.00 Knives window punch feature. Automatic deployment helpful when working with gloves. Autel Robotics EVO II Dual To assist in rescuing victims trapped by swift - 640T moving water. Thermal camera helps locate 1 Drone. SWUR Enterprise V3 victims in the dark and identify a safe pathway 10 510,571.97 Drone Bundle for boats to reach them. Includes a loudspeaker Trainings & FAA that allows them to communicate with victims_ Training LION by FWFD currently does not have any wildland Thorogood boots that meet NFPA standards. Station 28 Station 28 Men's 9" has dedicated brush truck and have assigned 12 $4.008.00 Station 1 wild land protective gear coat and pants, but do EMSJWildland not have compliant boots to wear with this Boot gear. HOPE Team goes to homeless campsites and various locations unable to be reached by HOPE Electric Bikes truck -ambulance to provide on -scene medical 2 512,231.00 and wound care. Also help connect homeless to housing program and mental health services. Current lockers don't allow equipment to fully GearGrid dry after extractor cleans gear to rid of Station 23 Lockers contanunates?carcinogens. This means many 3 $6.552.00 times they come in next shift and have to wear damp gear. GLOO19-08 - Project Budget Detail RunTime: 07/29/2026 10:26 AM 6/27/2023 0000359731 1 - M&C 23-0557 S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 5/14/2024 0000392206 1 - M&C 24-0416 S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 3/25/2025 0000413856 1 - M&C 25-0262 S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 6/3/2024 349264 2 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 9/9/2024 359135 3 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 10/23/2024 363328 28 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 12/31/2024 369902 17 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 1/14/2025 371102 19 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 1/16/2025 371393 1 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 7/22/2025 390351 33 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 7/24/2025 390640 1 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 12/17/2025 405569 1 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 12/18/2025 405763 1 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 12/18/2025 405764 1 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 on GLOO19-08 - Project Budget Detail RunTime: 07/29/2026 10:26 AM 12/23/2025 405917 5 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 2/6/2026 410179 5 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 3/31/2026 415440 25 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 3/31/2026 415440 26 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 3/31/2026 415440 27 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 3/31/2026 415440 28 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 6/4/2026 422332 1 - S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 9/30/2022 0000340021 12 - Contributions S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 From Others 6/1/2023 0000358798 6 - Contributions S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 From Others 2/15/2024 0000380359 5 - Move SD from S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 25010 to 25020 2/15/2024 0000380359 6 - Move SD from S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 25010 to 25020 2/15/2024 0000380359 7 - Move SD from S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 25010 to 25020 2/15/2024 0000380359 8 - Move SD from S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 25010 to 25020 11/30/2024 0000403989 2 - Reclass to LTD S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 Donation acct 1/27/2026 0000438339 1 - Contributions S00177 25020 0361900 4640001 Frm Other- Tanger on GLOO19-08 - Project Budget Detail RunTime: 07/29/2026 10:26 AM 1640001 FORT WORTH. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 7.1.7 FY26 FIRE DONATION APPROPRIATION DATE: 08/25/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0834 DEPARTMENT: FIRE SUBJECT (ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Donations Life to Date Fund in the Amount of $103,555.00 to Support Fire Services and Other Fire -Related Activities RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance, increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Donations Life To Date Fund in the total amount of $103,555.00 from available Contributions From Others within Fire Donations project (City Project No. S00177) for the purpose of supporting various Fire Department services. DISCUSSION The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the appropriation and use of revenue the Fire Department received from private donations. The Fire Department has received the following donations: 1. Fiscal Year 2025 donations of $4,500.00 are available in the Special Donations Fund from The Williams Companies donation of $4,000.00 (see detailed chart) and The Thomas Joyce Foundation of $500.00 (see detailed chart) to support the smoke detector program and several designated Fire Stations. 2. Once Upon a Time donation of $83,305.00 received 12/17/2025 to provide specified support to Fire Services (see attached chart). 3. Tanger Properties donation of $1,500.00 received 12/18/2025 for general operating support. 4. McMaster -Carr Supply Company donation of $10,000.00 received 12/23/2025 for general operating support. 5. The Loughmiller Family donation of $50.00 received 2/6/2026 to support Community Risk Reduction. 6. The Williams Companies donation of $4,000.00 received 3/31/2026 (see detailed chart) to support designated Fire Stations. 1 of 3 FORT WORTH. 7. First Congregational United Church of Christ donation of $200.00 received 6/4/2026 for general support. The funds in the Fire Donation Fund are restricted for Fire Department use only and will be used as designated by the donors as detailed in: The Williams Companies FY2025 Station Station 1 Station 17 Station 20 Station 28 The Thomas Joyce Foundation FY2025 Smoke Detector Program The Loughmiller Family Community Risk Reduction The Williams Companies FY2026 Station Station 1 Station 17 Station 20 Station 28 Total $4,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 50.00 Total $4,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Funding is available in the Special Donations LTD Fund for the Fire Department for the purpose of funding the Fire Donations project. This action will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity. 2 of 3 FORT WORTH. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Fire Donations project within the Special Donations LTD Fund and upon approval of the above recommendation and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available as appropriated. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Fire Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds. SUBMITTED FOR CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY: William M. Johnson, # 5806 ORIGINATING BUSINESS UNIT HEAD: Ashley Clement, # 8505 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina Santillan, # 6837 ATTACHMENTS 1. Special Donations Project Detail S 00177 [7.1.7.1 - 3 pages] 2. Once Upon A Time Detail List [7.1.7.2 - 3 pages] 3. ORD APP 36FY26 Fire Donation AO26 R1 [7.1.7.4 - 1 page] 3 of 3