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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 000 FOR A TOTAL OF $6,000,000
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS
OF HURRICANE KATRINA SEEKING REFUGE IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH;
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 $3 000 000 for a total of $6 000 000 subject to receipt of the grant from the
U S Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the purpose
of funding the disaster relief assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina seeking refuge in the City of Fort
Worth
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 10/11/2005 Ordinance No 16649-10-2005
DATE Tuesday October 11 2005
LOG NAME 03HURRICANE 2 REFERENCE NO G-14958
SUBJECT
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Disaster Relief Grant Amendment from the
Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Amount of
$3 000 000 00 Authorize an Inter-Fund Loan Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Ratify
Expenditures and Contracts with Various Entities Necessary in Response to the Disaster Created by
Hurricane Katrina for a Total of up to $6 000 000
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept if awarded a grant amendment from the Department
of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide disaster relief assistance to the
victims of Hurricane Katrina seeking refuge in the City of Fort Worth
2. Authorize a second non-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the
amount of $3 000 000 00 for continued interim financing of this grant project pending contract execution
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund from $3 000 000 to $6 000 000 subject to receipt of the grant amendment; and
4 Ratify all expenditures made and contracts entered into as part of the City's response to Hurricane
Katrina, and authorize the City Manager to enter into future contracts with various entities as necessary in
response to the disaster created by Hurricane Katrina up to $6 000 000
DISCUSSION
On August 29 2005 the States of Louisiana and Mississippi were hit by a hurricane that caused
unprecedented destruction of both lives and property Additional flood damage was sustained in the City of
New Orleans as a result of water levee breaches caused by the impact of the hurricane The Federal
Government has declared the resulting devastation of Hurricane Katrina a national disaster As a result of
the devastation thousands of evacuees have been ordered to leave hurricane-ravaged areas The City of
Fort Worth has been requested to provide a variety of emergency and recovery resources to assist the
evacuees. On September 1 2005 the Mayor declared a state of disaster for the City of Fort Worth Also
on September 1 2005 Governor Perry issued a disaster declaration for Texas and asked for Federal
Emergency Assistance On September 6 2006 the City Council voted to continue the disaster declaration
for the City of Fort Worth
On September 13 2005 (M&C G-14921) the City Council authorized appropriating $3 000 000 for Katrina
Hurricane Disaster assistance This M&C requests an additional $3 000 000 to continue providing
assistance to Katrina evacuees raising the total. authorized appropriation to $6 000 000
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The Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
made funding available for disaster relief assistance to victims of Hurricane Katrina seeking refuge in the
neighboring states and cities. The City of Fort Worth is providing assistance to these victims and is eligible
to receive reimbursement for related expenses.
The City continues to purchase supplies and food and is entering into contracts for the coordination and/or
provision of assistance to victims that include the following
Temporary shelters and overflow hotels,
Security for shelters and evacuees,
Support logistical needs and
Interim housing in apartments/houses.
FEMA will reimburse the City 100% of documented expenses incurred in this relief effort. FEMA has
already approved a total of $6.2 million in City of Fort Worth reimbursement and/or advance request for
expenditures associated with Katrina disaster relief FEMA reimbursement will be subject to future audit.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies upon award and receipt of the grant amendment, 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
TO Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451938 003446055000 $3,000,000.00
GR76 5XX)CXX 003446055010 $3.000,000.00
GR76 220001 000446055000 $3,000.000.00
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GG01 136076 0000000 $3.000,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office ~• Richard Zavala (Acting) (6222)
Originating Department Head Bridgette Garrett (8518)
Additional Information Contact: LaVerna Mitchell (8510)
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