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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $308,856 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE
EXECUTED CONTRACT FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SERVICES
FROM SEPTEMBER 1 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 31,2007 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 2004-2005 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 $308,856, subject to receipt of the executed contract from the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for the purpose of funding air pollution control services from
September 1 2005 through August 31 2007
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 16061 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Assistant Ci Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. ~W ~~1 a-~O 1 ~~
City of Fort Worth, Texas ~
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 7/26/2005 Ordinance No 16533-07 2005
DATE Tuesday July 26 2005
LOG NAME 52TCEQ105
REFERENCE NO *C-20875
SUBJECT
Authorization to Enter Into an Interlocal Agreement with Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality for Air Pollution Control Services and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council.
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for air pollution control services by the City with a maximum amount of
$206 934 for atwo-year term of September 1 2005 through August 31 2007
2. Authorize anon-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the Environmental Management Operation Fund to
the Grants Fund in the amount of $25 867 for interim financing for this grant pending contract execution
3 Authorize the use of $101 922 per year from the General Fund as an in-kind match for this contract;
4 :Adopt the appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund
by $308 856 for grant years 2005-2006 through grant years 2006-2007 subject to receipt of an executed
Contract; and
5 Apply indirect costs at the most recently approved rate of 19.29% for the Environmental Management
Department.
DISCUSSION
'The TCEQ is the pass-through agency for all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 105 grant
funds. EPA Section 105 grant funds have been received annually by the City Air Pollution Control Program
in cooperation with TCEQ to enforce federal and state Clean Air Act Provisions within the City This
includes inspections of specific emission sources, daily monitoring of ozone and particulate levels permit
reviews and complaint investigations.
This grant requires a local in-kind match of $50 961 per year The City must provide matching funds such
that the combined federal and state share of the total funding for the City of Fort Worth Air Pollution Control
Program shall not exceed 67% The matching funds must be allocated per maintenance of effort
requirements for federal air pollution grants. A portion of .the $266 653 Environmental Management
Department Air Quality Section budget proposed for grant years 2005-2006 is budgeted and will be used as
the required in-kind match
No City funds will be expended before the contract is approved Upon approval and acceptance of the
grant, City funds will be expended before receipt of grant funds
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations adoption of the
appropriation ordinance and execution of a contract, funds will be available in the current operating budget,
as appropriated in the Grants Fund Upon execution of the grant contract, the inter-fund loan of $25 867
will be returned to the Environmental Management Operating Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 220103 000412044000
GR76 488579 052412044000
GR76 517040 052412044020
GR76 451543 052412044000
GR76 5(VARIOUS) 052412044010
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
$25.867.00 R103 136076 0000000
$101,922.00
$101.922.00
$206.934.00
$206.934.00
$25.867.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head Brian Boerner (6647)
Additional Information Contact: Brian Boerner (6647)
Logname 52TCEQ105
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