HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21795-07-2015 Ordinance No. 21795-07-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $423,298.62, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; 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 $423,298.62, for the purpose of an intergovernmental cooperative
reimbursement agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRETARY
Assistant City Attorney,Arthur Bashor
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 21, 2015
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/21/2015 - Ordinance No. 21796-07-2016
DATE: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27374
LOG NAME: 20TX COMM ENVIR QUALITY_B102016
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality in the Amount of$4.23,296.62 for the Operation of Local Air
Pollution Monitors, Apply Indirect Costs at Approved Percentage Rate and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality in amount of$423,295.62 for the contract period of September
1, 2015 through August 31, 2016;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of$423,293.62 in Fiscal Year 2015-2016, subject to receipt of an executed
contract; and
3. Apply the indirect cost at the rate of 21.48 percent in accordance with the terms of the
Intergovemmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract,
DISCUSSION:
This Agreement will require the City of Fort Worth (City)to operate the local air pollution monitors to
include retrieving the sampling data, sending it for analysis and performing regular audit and maintenance
activities on the equipment. The contract period will be September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 with
a not to exceed amount of$423,298.62 for reimbursement of expenses to the City with the option to
renew the Agreement for two additional one-year periods upon written consent of the parties by an
amendment to this Agreement.
1 2003, the United States Environmental Protection Agency launched a whole new air monitoring network
and designated the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as the administering agency.
Since the inception of this new monitoring program, the TCEQ has contracted with the City for operation
and maintenance of the monitoring equipment.
This Agreement will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
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
2) GR76 451543 020412XXX000 $423,298.62
2) GR76 5(VARIOUS) 020412XXX010 $423,298.62
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manaaer's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Douglas W. Wiersig (7801)
Additional Information Contact: Michael Kazda (8136)
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