HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21209-04-2014 Ordinance No. 21209-04 72014
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS OF THE SPECIAL, TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$150,000.00, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
CERTAIN CAPITAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY'S CABLE FACILITIES;
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMUT.,ATIVE 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 201.3-2014 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount of$150,000.00, from available funds, for the purpose of handing certain
capital costs associated with the City's cable facilities.
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 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVED A, FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETA Y �)
jV�M
,..
Assista ity Attor e Mary J.°CCayr.
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: Apri122 2014
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/22/2014 - Ordinance No, 21209-04-2014
DATE: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18186
LOG NAME: 02CABLE OFFICE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS 2014
SUBJECT:
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Receipts and Appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the
Amount of$150,000.00 for Purposes of Funding Capital Expenses Related to City Cable Facilities (ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated
receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of$150,000.00 from available funds
for the purpose of funding certain capital expenses related to the City's cable facilities.
DISCUSSION:
The City's Cable Communication Office provides citizens with direct access to City government meetings
and programming about City services and other areas of public interest. This programming is produced
by the City's Cable Communication Office's professional staff and is provided from the City's cable
communications facilities.
In accordance with Texas Utilities Code, Chapter 66, the City receives a monthly Public, Education and
Governmental (PEG) fee from cable television subscribers. These revenues are restricted under federal
regulations and can only be used for capital expenses associated with the City's PEG programming
facilities.
Adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance will allow the Cable Communication Office to cover the
capital costs associated with the City's PEG programming facilities that are anticipated to occur during the
remainder of the current fiscal year. These investments will improve efficiency and replace aging
equipment. Examples are HD-SDI converters, tripods, monitors and editing station enhancements.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget,
as appropriated, of the Special Trust Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/ACGOunt/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE72 488900 002500100000 $150,000.00 FE72 531160 002500100000 $150,000.00
FE72 531160 002500100000 $150,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Lognarrie: 02CABLE OFFICE APPROPRIATION OF FLTNDS 2014 Page I of 2
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Michelle Gutt (6248)
Originating Department Head: Susan Alanis (8180)
Additional Information Contact: Jack McGee (392-6169)
Lognarne: 02CABLE OFFICE APPROPRJATION OF FUNDS 2014 Page 2 of 2