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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 16533-07-2005s= ~-~' ~ Ordinance No ~~~.~ ~n~7-~~ 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in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 Logname 52TCEQ105 Page 1 of 2 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 Page 2 of 2