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Ordinance No. 21630-02-2015 j
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS IN THE GENERAL FUND
IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,200.00, AND DECREASING THE USE OF FUND BALANCE,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ENFORCEMENT OF GAME ROOMS AS APPROVED IN ORDINANCE NUMBER 21500-
10-2014; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. I
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That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts in the General Fund in the
amount of $42,200.00, and decreasing the use of fund balance, for the purpose of funding activities
associated with the enforcement of game rooms as approved in Ordinance Number 21500-10-2014.
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.
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SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 21457-09-2014 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 of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
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SECTION 4. j
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. I
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETA Y
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 3, 2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCI -Appro
L ACTION ve d on 2/3%2015` Ordinance Nos 21630 02-2015 & 21631 02
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DATE: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: G-18407
LOG NAME: 23GAME ROOMS AND AMUSEMENT REDEMPTION MACHINES 1
SUBJECT:
Adopt Ordinance to Establish Fees Related to the Regulation of Game Rooms and Amusement
Redemption Machines and Adopt the Attached Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance Increasing
Estimated Receipts and Decreasing the Use of Fund Balance in the General Fund in the Amount of
$42,200.00 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached ordinance establishing annual licensing fees and inspection fees for game rooms
starting Fiscal Year 2015; and i
2. Adopt the attached supplemental appropriation increasing estimated receipts in the General Fund in the
amount of$42,200.00 and decreasing the use of fund balance.
DISCUSSION:
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The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to adopt an ordinance establishing new fees to
license and permit game rooms as approved in Ordinance No. 21500-10-2014 (M&C G-18334). The
estimated revenues for Fiscal Year 2015 are $42,200.00, and estimated costs of enforcing the game room j
ordinance are $463,848.10. To partially recoup the cost of adequately regulating game rooms, it is
recommended that the following fees be implemented:
Types of Fees Fee Amount
Annual Application License Fee $500.00
. Cost per Machine J$160.00
Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Fee $120.00
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are not licensed to ensure compliance.
The above listed fees would be effective immediately to ensure there is no delay in licensing game rooms
that comply with the ordinance already enacted.
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FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the supplemental appropriation ordinance, the revenue anticipations in the General Fund I
will increase by $42,200.00. The Planning and Development Department will be responsible for the
collection and deposit of the annual application license, cost per machine and Inspection fees. The Code
Compliance Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of the non-compliance re-
inspection fee and unseal machine fee. {
FUND CENTERS: i
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
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GG01 462304 0062000 $6,200.00
GG01 481306 0062000 $32.000.00 f
GG01 422506 0239004 $4,000.00 J
GG01 464884 0239004 $0.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Charles Daniels (6199)
Originating Department Head:_
Brandon Bennett (6345) j
Additional Information Contact: Elmer DePaula (7251)
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