HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17014-06-2006Ordinance No 17014-06-2006
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $34 000 SUBJECT TO EXECUTION OF AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE OPERATION OF LOCAL AIR
POLLUTION MONITORS AT THREE SITES; 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 2005-2006, there
shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount of $34 000
subject to execution an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the
purpose of funding the operation of local air pollution monitors at three sites
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. 16582 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
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Assistan ity Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. June 20, 2006
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality for the continued operation of local air pollution monitoring sites for the period
September 1 2006 through August 31 2007
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $34 000 00 in fiscal year 2006-2007 subject to receipt of an executed contract; and
3 Apply indirect cost at the most recently approved rate of 21 48°!o for the Environmental Management
Department.
DISCUSSION
In 1998 the United States Environmental Protection Agency revised its measurement standards for
particulate matter (PM) emissions into the atmosphere Since FY 1999-2002, the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality has contracted with the City for operation and maintenance of the monitoring
equipment they provide for three PM monitoring stations. The location of each. station is as follows.
Haws Athletic Center 600 Congress Street 2 monitors
Arlington Municipal Airport 5000 South Collins Street 1 monitor
The City is responsible for retrieving the sampling data, sending it for analysis and performing regular
maintenance activities on the equipment under the terms of this contract.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and approval of the
attached appropriations ordinance funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated
of the Grants Fund
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TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451543 052412120000 $34,000.00
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 052412120010 $34,000.00
FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Libby Watson (6199)
Originating Department Head. Brian Boerner (6647)
Additional Information Contact: Michael Gange (6569)
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