HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21762-06-2015 Ordinance No. 21762-06-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE SPECIAL TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,000.00, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF A GIFT FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER
AND REFUGE, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING PART-TIME STAFF POSITIONS
AT THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER & REFUGE; 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
Special Trust Fund in the amount of $32,000.00, subject to receipt of a gift from the Friends of the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc. for the purpose of funding part-time staff positions at the Fort Worth
Nature Center& Refuge.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed. f
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SECTION 4.
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This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRET.,RY r =
Assistant C Atto Fiey Ma(y J. a r
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: 06/02/2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Councoll Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/212015 - Ordinance No. 21762-06-2015 & 21763-06-2015
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DATE: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: G-18495
LOG NAME: 80FONC STAFFING DONATION FOR FY2015
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Gift from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge,
Inc., in the Amount of$32,000.00 to Fund Part-Time Staff Positions at the Fort Worth Nature Center and
Refuge for Fiscal Year 2015, Authorize Transfer of Said Funds from the Special Trust Fund to the General
Fund and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize acceptance of a monetary gift in the amount of$32,000.00 from the Friends of the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc., for the purpose of funding salaries and benefits for Fiscal Year
2015 for part-time staff positions at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Trust Fund in the amount $32,000.00, subject to receipt of the gift from the Friends of the Fort
Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc.; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance transferring funds from the Special Trust Fund and
increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of$32,000.00,
subject to receipt of the gift from the Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc.
DISCUSSION:
The Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc. (Friends), is a non-profit organization
formed in 1974 to support the operation of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge (FWNC&R) through
financial and in-kind contributions.
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The Friends wish to donate $32,000.00 generated through membership dues and various fundraising
efforts to the Parks and Community Services Department for the purpose of paying salaries and benefits
for six part-time staff positions during Fiscal Year 2015. The six positions will provide professional, clerical
and internship support for the FWNC&R's education, community outreach and natural resource
management programs.
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The acceptance of this donation was endorsed by the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board on
April 22, 2015.
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Inc. is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 and serves ALL
COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
Logname: 80FONC STAFFING DONATION FOR FY2015 Page 1 of 2
CERTIFICATION:FISCAL INFORMATION /
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Special Trust Fund and General Fund. The Parks and
Community Services Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds donated to the City
and the validation of the availability of funds in regards to expenditures without exceeding existing
appropriations.
CENTERS:FUND TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2) FE72 488100 080502107010 $32,000.00 $32.000U00
2) FE72 538070 080502107010 $32,000]00
3) GG01 472072 0803080 $32,000.00
3) GG01 512010 0803080 $31,545.00
3) GG01 518010 0803080 . ��
CERTIFICATIONS:Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
8ueanAlonia (818[)
Originating Department Head: RichardZovo|a (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Sandra Youngblood (5755)