HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21750-05-2015 Ordinance No. 21750-05-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,987.67, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
GRANT FUNDS FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PURCHASING HAZARDOUS/EXPLOSIVE DEVICE REMEDIATION
SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; SECURITY EQUIPMENT
FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT AND UPGRADED COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN THE
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER; 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.
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 and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $169,987.67, subject to receipt of grant funds from Texas Department of
Public Safety, for the purpose of purchasing hazardous/explosive device remediation supplies and
equipment for the Fire Department; personal protective equipment for the Police Department; security
equipment for the Water Department and upgraded computer equipment in the emergency operations
center.
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. 21457-09-2014 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: /ASISTANT CITY SECRETARY
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: May 19, 2015
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/19/2015 - Ordinance No. 21750-05-2015
DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27296
LOG NAME: 362013HSGP CLOSE OUT AWARD
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of an Additional Award in the Amount of$169,987.67 in Fiscal Year 2013 Homeland
Security Grant Program Funds from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Authorize Execution of
Related Documents and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of an extra award in the amount of$169,987.67 in Fiscal Year 2013
Homeland Security Grant Funds from the State of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety consisting
of:
• Urban Area Security Initiative grant, Catalog Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.067: $96,722.00;
and
• Urban Area Security Initiative grant - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities, CFDA No.
97.067: $73,265.67.
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$169,987.67, subject to receipt of the additional award.
DISCUSSION:
On October 22, 2013, (M&C C-26516) the City Council authorized the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2013
Homeland Security Grant administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). As a result of
that action, the City of Fort Worth (City) was awarded a credit in the amount of$2,853,324.33 under the
Homeland Security Grant Program Urban Area Security Initiative (HSGP-UASI) Grant Program for the
procurement of homeland security related equipment and services.
An additional award of$169,987.67 has been granted to the City from uncommitted State and regional
HSGP funds for a total award of$3,023,312.00. The additional funding received under the 2013 HSGP
program will be allocated towards hazardous/explosive device remediation supplies and equipment for the
Fire Department, personal protective equipment for the Police Department, security equipment for the
Water Department and upgraded computer equipment in the emergency operations center.
This special award has no local match requirement.
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 Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451217 036442678000 $96,722.00
GR76 5XXXXX XXX442678XXX $96.722.00
GR76 451217 036442679000 $73,265.67
GR76 5XXXXX 036442679000 $73,265.67
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office b3L. Rudolph Jackson (6199)
Originating Department Head: David Coble (6801)
Pat Vasquez (6525)
Additional Information Contact: Juan Ortiz (6173)
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