HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17505-04-2007Ordinance No 17505-04-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $323 777 60
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FROM THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE
PURCHASE OF 16 ALTERNATE FUELED AND LOW EMISSION VEHICLES'
PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 2006-
2007 and in the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $323 777 60 subject to receipt of the grant from
the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the purpose of funding the purchase of 16
alternate fueled and low emission vehicles.
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 17142 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Assistant ity Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. April 17, 2007
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 4/17/2007 Ordinance No 17505-04-2007
DATE Tuesday April 17 2007
LOG NAME 21RTCALTFUELVEH REFERENCE NO *C-22064
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of a Grant Agreement with the Regional Transportation Council of the North
Central Texas Council of Governments for Reimbursement for the Purchase of 16 Alternate Fueled
or Low Emission Vehicles and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement with the Regional. Transportation Council
(RTC) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) in the amount of $323 777 60 for the
purchase of 16 vehicles (alternate fueled and low emission)
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept an amount not to exceed $259 022 in federal funds passed through
the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the reimbursement of the purchase of 16 vehicles
(alternate fueled and low emission)
3 Authorize the transfer of $64 755 60 from General Fund various departments operating budget to the
Grant Fund for the City's 20 percent match of the purchase
4 Authorize the reduction in appropriations in various General Fund Departments and increase
appropriations in General Fund Non-departmental in the amount of $226 076 00 for the purchase of
additional vehicles, and
5 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grant Fund by $323 777 60
DISCUSSION
The Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Area is categorized as anon-attainment area for ozone As such the
Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 require the area to show control strategies that will reduce emissions.
The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) serving as the transportation policy board of the Metropolitan
Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, initiated the 2006 Clean Fleet Vehicle Call for
Projects. Funding for this project is through the US Department of Transportation CFDA No 20 205
Highway Planning and Construction and are allocated in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
and subsequently approved as part of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) Through this funding program the RTC will fund clean vehicle projects to help reduce Nitrogen
Oxide (NOx) emissions from local government fleet vehicles. Eligible project types include new purchases,
replacements retrofits, repowers, and conversions of heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles Funds can be
used to reimburse up to 80 percent of the purchase price less residual value of a new replacement vehicle
On April 4 2006 the City Council adopted the Clean Fleet Vehicle Resolution (Resolution No 3334-04-
Logname 21RTCALTFUELVEH Page 1 of 3
2006) that outlined the acquisition operational and maintenance standards required for submission to the
2006 Clean Fleet Vehicle Call for Projects On June 28 2006 the Equipment Services Department
submitted the response to the Call for Projects. Out of the 56 vehicles submitted for replacement, 16
vehicles met the criteria and are recommended by NCTCOG for funding During fiscal years 2007 through
2009 the recommended vehicles include 12 light duty vehicles and one heavy duty vehicle that significantly
reduce emissions and three electric hybrid vehicles
The cost associated with purchasing these vehicles less the estimated residual value is
$323 777 60 Funding for the replacement of these vehicles was approved with the adoption of the FY2007
budget. Based on the RTC Program guidelines, the City is eligible to be reimbursed for 80 percent of that
cost, or $259 022 00 These vehicles will be purchased using funds from the established grant fund that will
be comprised of 80 percent appropriation based on funds awarded through the grant and 20 percent of
funds transferred from departments. The remaining funds in the department accounts shall be transferred
to the General Fund Non-departmental budget and used to buy additional replacement
vehicles. Reimbursement is contingent upon the vehicle being disposed in accordance with guidelines
established in the agreement. Current guidelines indicate that the engine and/or vehicle must be destroyed
or rendered inoperative and documentation must be provided Alternate methods of disposal may be
approved by NTCOG prior to filing for the reimbursement.
The additional $226 076 00 in non-departmental will be used to replace six additional vehicles in the City's
fleet. The six additional replacement vehicles consists of two light duty vehicles two heavy duty vehicles,
and two off road vehicles Of the six vehicles, The Parks and Community Services (PACs) Department will
receive four The remaining two vehicles go to the Transportation/Public Works department and to the
Public Events department.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon execution of the grant agreement with the Regional Transportation
Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments and adoption of the attached appropriation
ordinance funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated of the Grant Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 541360 0909103 $226.076.00 GG01 538070 0808031 $11,710.00
GR76 451409 021203179000 $259,022.00 GG01 538070 0909103 225.00
GR76 541360 021203179000 $323,778.00 GG01 538070 0205002 3 570.00
GR76 472001 021203179000 $64,755.60 GG01 538070 0808021 3 780.00
GG01 538070 0909103 3 580.00
GG01 538070 0368020 $12.392.00
GG01 538070 0504031 3 135.00
GG01 538070 0504001 507.00
GG01 538070 0807041 3 875.00
GG01 538070 0909103 011.60
GG01 538070 0807010 3 970.00
GG01 538070 0809030 6 000.00
GG01 541360 0808031 $46.840.00
GG01 541360 0205002 $14,280.00
GG01 541360 0808021 $15.120.00
GG01 541360 0807021 $14,320.00
GG01 541360 0368020 $49.568.00
Logname 21RTCALTFUELVEH Page 2 of 3
GG01 541360 0504031 $12,540.00
GG01 541360 0504001 $18,028.00
GG01 541360 0807041 $15.500.00
GG01 541360 0807010 $15.880.00
GG01 541360 0809030 $24,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head. Wayne Corum (5118)
Additional Information Contact: Don Walker (5105)
Logname 21 RTCALTFUELVEH Page 3 of 3