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ORDINANCE NO.21355-08-2014
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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,250.00,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS SCHOOL SAFETY
CENTER AT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONDUCTING CONTROLLED BUYS/STING OPERATIONS OF TOBACCO
PERMITTED RETAIL OUTLETS TO DISCOURAGE RETAILERS FROM SELLING
TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS; 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,
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SECTION 1. I
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 of$68,250.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas School Safety Center at
Texas State University-San Marcos, for the purpose of conducting controlled buys/sting operations of I
tobacco permitted retail outlets to discourage retailers from selling tobacco products to minors.
SECTION 2.
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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 I
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. i
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SECTION 3.
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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 J
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions j
of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
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SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ATTEST
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Assista C A orney iMary J. e , ty ecretary
Print Name S�SSi Cc`Sasy�.,.�
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 5,2014
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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. z COUNCIL ACT .. Approved on 8/6/6/2014 Ordinance No 21355 08-2014
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DATE: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: **C-26899
LOG NAME: 35FY15TOBACCO FUNDS
SUBJECT:
Ratify Application for and Authorize Acceptance of a Grant, if Awarded, from the Texas School Safety
Center at Texas State University-San Marcos in the Amount Up to $68,250.00, Authorize Execution of
Related Agreement with Texas State University-San Marcos for Operations to Discourage the Sale of
Tobacco Products to Minors and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Ratify the application for and authorize acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Texas School
Safety Center at Texas State University-San Marcos in the amount up to $68,250.00;
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2. Authorize the execution of related Agreement with Texas State University-San Marcos for operations to
discourage the sale of tobacco products to minors; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$68,250.00, upon receipt of the grant. j
DISCUSSION:
The Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University-San Marcos coordinates the Tobacco
Enforcement Program, which is funded by the Department of State Health Services. This program awards
grants to local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of conducting controlled buys/sting operations of
tobacco permitted retail outlets. The controlled buys/sting operations are conducted in order to
discourage retailers from selling tobacco products to minors. If the City of Fort Worth's grant application is
approved, Texas State University-San Marcos will grant the City of Fort Worth Police Department up to
$68,250.00 in funds to perform the sting operations.
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
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FUND CENTERS:
TO F u nd/Accou nt/C enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
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3) GR76 451989 035498727000 $68,250.00
3) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 035498727010 $68.250.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199) J
Originating Department Head: Jeffrey W. Halstead (4210)
Additional Information Contact: Aya Ealy (4239)
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