HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21135-03-2014 Ordinance No. 2 1135-03-2014
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS F(JN[) ON THE AMOUNT OF' $}08,]21.00,
SUBJECT 70 RECEIPT OF THREE GRANTS FROM THE y4Ok7B CENTRAL
TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 2014 SOLID VV/\8TB IMPLEMENTATION
GRANT PROGRAM, FOR THE PURPOSE 0EPUND]NG PROJECTS TDINCREASE
RECYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE, RENOVATE AND IMPROVE A COMPOST
DEMONSTRATION SITE &TTBEF0RT WORTH BOTANIC GARDENS AND TD
USE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO CHANGE ATTITUDES
ABOUT SOURCE DEDUCT\DN' REUSE AND RECYCLING; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERNB|L|TY [LAU8E; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE DFPRIOR
ORDINANCES; REPEALING, ,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8EO ORDAINED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
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SECTION |.
That inadditionto those amounts allocated to thevarious City departmentsfor Fiscal Year2013-2014 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated veueiptsondappvnphadonaiuthe6runts
Fund in the amount of$308,321.00, subject to receipt of three grants from the North Central Texas Council
of Governments 2O\4 Solid Wash: Implementation Grant Program, for the purpose offunding projects 10
increase recycling infrastructure, renovate and improve u compost demonstration site at the Fort Worth
Botanic Garden, and use outreach and education to change attitudes about oource reduction, reuse and
recycling.
SECTION 2.
That Should any portion, section or part of section of this ordinance he declared invalid, inoperative or
void for any reason by ucourt of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or udgnnnt uhuU in no vvuy
impair the remaining portions, sections, or ports of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance sboU be cumulative of Ordinance No. 20952'09-2013 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the nume 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY 8ECKEi
&ssistun1(�ity Attorney �mar9J. 8.uy /
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 4, 2014
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION. Approved on 314/2014 - Ordinance No. 21135-03-2014
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DATE: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 REFERENCE NO.. **G-18131
LOG NAME: 23NCTCOG-2014 SOLID-WASTE-IMPLEMENTATION
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, Multiple Grants from the North Central Texas
Council of Governments in the Amount of$286,915.00 for the 2014 Solid Waste Implementation Grant
Program, Authorize Use of Funds for In-Kind Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, the following grants from North
Central Texas Council of Governments 2014 Regional Solid Waste Implementation Grant Program:
a. Increase Recycling Infrastructure in the amount of$96,725.00;
b. Renovate and Improve a Compost Demonstration site at the Fort Worth Botanic
Garden in the amount of$67,990.00;
c. Use Outreach and Education Programs to Change Attitudes about Source Reduction, Reuse
and Recycling in the amount of$122,200.00;
2. Authorize the use of funds from the Solid Waste Fund in the amount up to $21,406.00 as in-kind
match for all three grants; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Grants Fund in the amount up to $308,321.00, upon receipt of any or all three grants.
DISCUSSION:
The Solid Waste Division of Code Compliance is applying for the following grants:
Increase Recycling Infrastructure ($96,725.00)
This grant project will benefit residents of Fort Worth by providing recycling opportunities as they attend
school, conduct business and enjoy recreational activities in Fort Worth. It will offer residents and visitors
recycling on the go in Fort Worth, reinforcing recycling at home and creating a positive feedback loop for
recycling in all areas of life. The grant funds will be used to purchase recycling containers.
Partners on this project to increase recycling infrastructure include:
• Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department
• Fort Worth Schools
• Fort Worth Zoo
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• Will Rogers Memorial Center of the Fort Worth Public Events Department
• Fort Worth City Hall
Renovate and Improve a 110 acre Compost Demonstration Site at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Over the past 10 years, changes at the compost outpost have lead staff to determine that it is best if the
compost outpost was relocated 1/2 nni|e from its current location to m new location adjacent to the Backyard
Vegetable Garden - a demonstration garden that is open to the public throughout the year with over 5.00O
school children visiting annually for school gardening programs. Benefits of moving the compost outpost:
• Location more visible to visitors
• Location is adjacent to all other Botanic Garden educational programs
• More 3CC8SSib|e |OC@tiOO for staff i0 drop OffCo0pUSt@ble materials and retrieve ready to use
compost for the Garden
• Approximately 5.000 children visit the Backyard Vegetable Garden area during annual school
pn}g[8OOs
• Increased space for conducting group programs
• Better demonstration of how garden vveSta can be safely composted
Use Outreach and Education Programs to Change Attitudes about Source Reduction, Reuse and
Recycling ($122,200.00)
Through aO integrated marketing and education campaign this grant project vvi|| roisuavvaren8ssof<he
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCE{)) Vvebsites. |nC8| e-waste recycling opportunities and
help reduce e-Vvaste from being improperly disposed. This collaborative program will build oneach
partners' existing programs and will develop opportunities to bring further awareness to recycling e-waste.
Grant Project Partners*:
Municipallity- - ' - ! — -- - ---
Population
Fort Worth 777,992
Allen 89,640
Adington 375,600
Dallas 11,241,162
Denton 121 ,123
Grand Prairie 181,824
Irving 229,985
Lewisville 991453
Plano 272,068
Total 13,388,847
*These oornnnunideS are all members of the Texas Product Stewardship Council which works to forward
awareness 8f product stewardship programs such @8TeK8SRecyC/e5C0OOpUte[9.o[gand
Texas Recyc|esTVsorg
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial M@O8geDl8[8 Services Director certifies that UpOO approval of the above neconnnlmndotiOnn'
naCBi[t of the gr8nt, and adoption of the attached appropriation DrdinaDma, funds will be available in the
current operating hUdget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund. Funds will be made available by the
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Grantor after announcement of the award.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
(1) GR76 451409 023203707000 $286,915.00
(1) GR76 5 $286,915.00
(MULTIPLE) 023203707XXX
(2) GR76 488339 023203707000 $21,406.00
(2) GR76 522100 023203556020 $21,406.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Brandon Bennett (6322)
Additional Information Contact: Kim Mote (5153)
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