HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21811-08-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 21811-08-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS IN THE
GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $654,108.00, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
QUALIFYING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO
SYSTEM UPGRADES; 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 in the
General Fund in the amount of $654,108.00, subject to receipt of the funds, for the purpose of
funding qualifying expenses related to the Public Safety Radio System upgrades.
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repealed.
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SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 4, 2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/4/2015 - Ordinance No. 21811-08-2015
DATE: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18522
LOG NAME: 0 FUNDS FROM TARRA T COUNTY 9A 1 DISTRICT 2015
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of Funds from Tarrant County 0 4-1 District in the Amount Up to $654,108.00 for the
Fiscal Year 2015 Radio Assistance Program and Adopt Appropriations Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of funds for the Tarrant County 9-1 °I District Radio,Assistance Program in
Fiscal Year 2015 in the amount up to $654,106.00;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts in the General Fund in the
amount up to $654,108.00.
DISCUSSION:
The Tarrant County -1-1 District (District) has established a Radio Assistance Program to reimburse
applicants for qualifying expenses related to public safety radio system upgrades. This program requires
applicants to demonstrate that they have an interoperability plan utilizing the Department of Homeland
Security guidelines and each applicant: must certify that its request improves the ability to communicate
with neighboring jurisdictions. All approved expenses must facilitate regional communications
interoperability..
Staff submitted a reimbursement application for the Fiscal Year 2015 Tarrant County -1-1 Radio
Assistance Program which was approved by the District's Board of Managers on January 26, 2015, as
being in accordance with the programs. Staff submitted the final reimbursement documentation and
District released the reimbursement funds to the City,, Staff recommends these funs be transferred to the
General Fund to defray debt service costs associated) with implementation of the new radio system.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director,certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, the funds will be deposited into the General Fund.
The Information Technology Solutions Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds
due to the City.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Kevin Gunn (2015)
Alan Girton (8484)
Additional Information Contact: Steve Streiffert (2221)
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