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Ordinance No.21270-06-2014
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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL DONATIONS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE FRIENDS
OF THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE, INC., FOR REPAIRS TO
THE CROSS TIMBERS LEVEE AT THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER &
REFUGE; 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.
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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
Special Donations Fund in the amount of$50,000.00 from available funds, subject to receipt of a grant
from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., for repairs to the Cross Timbers !
Levee at the Fort Worth Nature Center&Refuge. I
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SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or I
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 1
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
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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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
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SECTION 4. !
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This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRET R.Y . j
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Assist City Att orney Mary J.Ka s r
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 3,2014
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/3%2014 = Ordinance°No.21270-.06-2014 l
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DATE: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: G-18228
LOG NAME: 80CT LEVEE GRANT
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a $50,000.00 Grant from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge,
Inc., as Matching Funds for Repairs to the Cross Timbers Levee at the Fort Worth Nature Center and f
Refuge and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a $50,000.00 grant from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and
Refuge, Inc., as matching funds for repairs to the Cross Timbers Levee at the Fort Worth Nature Center
and Refuge; and
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2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the i
Special Donations Fund in the amount of$50,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant from the Friends I
of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc.
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DISCUSSION:
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The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize the acceptance of a $50,000.00
grant from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc. (Friends), as matching funds for
repairs to the Cross Timbers Levee at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge and adopt the attached
appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the'Special Donations Fund in
the amount of$50,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant from the Friends.
The Friends is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization formed in 1974 to support the operation of the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge (FWNC&R) through financial and in-kind contributions.
In 2013, Friends received a $25,000.00 grant from Wells Fargo (administered by the National Fish and J
Wildlife Foundation) towards the funding of repairs to the Cross Timbers Levee-at the FWNC&R. This
reimbursement grant requires a 2:1 match. The Friends wish to provide the matching funds by making a
grant of$50,000.00 from the Nature Center's Entry Gate Special Fund, which Friends manage according
to an Agreement with the City of Fort Worth (City Secretary Contract No. 32955).
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Repairs to the Cross Timbers Levee, which has been closed to the public for safety reasons for over two
years, will allow visitors access to over 1,000 acres of prime parkland, including the Ancient Cross
Timbers Forest which was recognized in 1980 by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Natural
Landmark. In addition to the two grants previously mentioned, the 2014 Bond Program Proposition
includes $350,000.00 towards this project. The Friends have earmarked an additional $50,000.00 with
plans to raise more. The projected total cost to repair the Cross Timbers Levee is $550,000.00.
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The acceptance of this grant was endorsed by the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board on
April 23, 2014.
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge,is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7, and serves ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
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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 Donations Fund, and the Parks and Community Services Department will
be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds granted to the City.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1 &2) C212 488100 807490232730 $50.000.00
2) C212 541200 807490232730 $50.000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Sandra Youngblood (5755)
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