HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21160-03-2014 Ordinance No. 21160-03-2014
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $15,000,00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF
NORTH TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT'S EARLY
CHILDHOOD MATTERS PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A SEVER-ABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULAIIVE 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 2013-2014 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Fund in the amount up to$15,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Community Foundation of North
Texas, for the purpose of the Library Department's Early Childhood Matters Program.
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 oi-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 No, 20952-09-2013 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVE P R'S TO FOF24 AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 18, 2014
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 311812014 - Ordinance No. 21160-03-2014
DATE: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18154
LOG NAME: 84YRRCFNT2013/2014
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a Grant from the Community Foundation of North
Texas in the Amount Up to $15,000.00 for the Library Department's Early Childhood Matters Program,
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement 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, a grant from the Community Foundation of
North Texas for the Library Department's Early Childhood Matters Program year May 1, 2014 through
April 30, 2015 in the amount up to $15,000.00; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount up to $15,000.00, upon receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
In September 2013, a Technical Assistance Grant from the National League of Cities (NLC) was awarded
to the Library to strengthen its early learning program, Early Childhood Matters (ECM), and afford the
Library the opportunity to work in a consortium mode to align its early learning ECM with those of other
community partners in the City of Fort Worth. This alignment of programs will result in consistent
information gathering techniques and data analysis across and between agencies. The consortium will
allow the agencies to create a matrix of services so that duplication may be avoided. Additionally, one of
the deliverables of the grant from NLC is the compilation of a Strategic Plan that will strengthen Fort Worth
Library's ECM program. With technical assistance provided by NLC, the Library is taking the lead in
organizing and implementing this highly collaborative, community based partnership.
The Library is seeking a Community Foundation of North Texas Toolbox Grant to extend the NLC
consortium's ability to produce a robust outcome for this shared alignment effort, including the five-year
Strategic Plan. Specifically, the Toolbox grant funds will be used to hire the required expertise to
coordinate the planning process, gather information, identify various funding strategies for sustainability,
and write the Strategic Plan. Other outcomes include the identification of early implementation strategies
for improved data collection, parent engagement, family support, and improved quality of early learning
programs through coordinated professional development.
If awarded the Toolbox Grant will be executed from May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
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receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund,
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/C enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
3) GR76 488928 084493708000 $15,000.00
3) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 084493708010 $15,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head: Gleniece Robinson (7706)
Additional Information Contact: Adam Wright (8522)
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