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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $150 000 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE
GRANT FROM THE U S DEPARTMENT OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH AND RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FUNDING FITFUTURE FORT WORTH IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S
HEALTH AND PROMOTION AND EDUCATION SECTION; 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 2005-2006 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 $150 000 subject to receipt of the grant from the U S Department of Health
and Human Services, Health and Resources and Services Administration, for the purpose of funding
FitFuture Fort Worth in the Public Health Department's Health and Promotion and Education section.
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. 16582 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. _~QCQ ~n~ er ~, a®OS
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 12/20/2005 Ordinance No 16746-12 2005
DATE Tuesday December 20 2005
LOG NAME 50HRSAGRi4NT REFERENCE NO C-21223
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of a Contract with the Department of Health and Human Services Health and
Resources and Services Administration to Accept a Grant for the Women Impacting Their Health
Program through FitFuture Fort Worth and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to accept, if offered and execute a grant contract with the Department of
Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for up to $150 000 00
per year for a three year period to begin May 1 2006 and end April 30 2009 for the Women Impacting
Their Health Program and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinances increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by
$150 000 00 each year in the Grants Fund
DISCUSSION
The Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
provides grant funds to develop creative and innovative approaches that are effective in reducing the
prevalence of obesity in women by increasing the number of women who adopt positive healthy
lifestyles The City of Fort Worth Public Health Department's Health Promotion & Education section is
proposing such an intervention to be implemented under the FitFuture Fort Worth initiative to impact the
knowledge attitudes and behaviors of women in a targeted area with regards to good nutrition and
increased physical activity
Women Impacting Their Health A Community Nutrition & Physical Activity Project in Underserved Areas of
Fort Worth will develop and use existing community partnerships through FitFuture Fort Worth to inform
educate and empower adult women on the benefits of regular physical activity and nutritious food choices to
affect their overweight/obesity health problems Nutrition education sessions will introduce low-fat, high fiber
foods, will demonstrate how to read labels as well as how to determine the nutritional content of food will
illustrate ways to dine out on low-fat foods, and will teach participants how to shop for a variety of nutrient
dense foods that contribute to overall wellness. Physical activity sessions will include practical ways to
achieve minimum guidelines for physical activity each week; will discuss physical activity as it relates to
obesity and the risk for chronic disease and will demonstrate various methods of physical activity that can
be done without the use of expensive equipment. All sessions are aimed at empowering women to become
self-motivated and to take an active role in controlling their weight. Programs will target female residents
within designated zip codes via established community partnerships and with health screenings provided by
a healthcare partner
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F{SCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, receipt of the grant and
adoption of the appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current operating budget, as
appropriated of the Grants Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451923 050416072000 $150,000.00
GR76 5 $150,000.00
VARIOUS) 050416072010
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Joe Paniagua (6140)
Originating Department Head: Daniel Reimer (871 7201)
Additional Information Contact: Susan Whittenberger (871 6658)
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