HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17233-10-2006Ordinance No 17233-10-2006
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $299 957 19
FROM A TRANSFER FROM THE LIGHT AND SIGNAL FUND FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING A REIMBURSEMENT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM GRANT DUE TO A
REVENUE SHORTFALL, 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 $299 957 19 from a transfer from the Light and
Signal Fund, for the purpose of funding a reimbursement to the Texas Department of
Transportation Traffic Signal System Grant due to a revenue shortfall.
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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed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 f~8'yt5 FORM
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. October 17, 2006
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 10/17/2006 Ordinance No 17233-10-2006
DATE Tuesday October 17 2006
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SUBJECT
Authorize the Transfer of $299 957 19 from the Light and Signal Improvements Fund to the Grants
Fund in Order to Reimburse the Traffic Signal System Grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation for a Revenue Shortfall in the Grant and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the transfer of $299 957 19 from the Light and Signal Improvements Fund to the Grants
Fund in order to reimburse the Traffic Signal System Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) for a revenue shortfall in the grant; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund by $299 957 19 from available funds
DISCUSSION
While working with TxDOT on the retiming of the Central Business District (CBD) an issue arose on how to
handle traffic signals in the area that were on the TxDOT highway and those that were off-system While
waiting to reach an agreement on that percentage split for the local match, grant reimbursement requests
were placed on hold This resulted in reimbursement requests being submitted two years after the time the
work was completed and hence the requests were denied by Comptroller of Public Accounts TxDOT
drafted a letter on the City's behalf requesting that the Comptroller reconsider its decision. This request
was denied based on the Miscellaneous Claims statute and will be submitted to the Legislative Budget
Board for possible legislative action
In order to balance the grant fund 2004 CIP traffic signal funds are being requested to cover the shortfall If
the miscellaneous claims bill is approved in the 2007 legislative session then the funds will be returned to
the 2004 CIP Light and Signal Improvements fund
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated of
the Grants Fund
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TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
GR76 541200 020302296020 $299.957.19 C201 538070 201720027880 $299.957.19
GR76 472201 020302296000 $299,957.19
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
Marc Ott (6122)
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Robert Goode (7801)
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Mark Mathis (7861)
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