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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $750 000
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE DISASTER RELIEF GRANT FROM THE U S
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING DISASTER
RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE RITA 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
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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 $750 000 subject to receipt of the Disaster
Relief grant from the U S Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management
Agency for the purpose of funding disaster relief assistance to the victims of Hurricane Rita 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conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPR VEDAS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 10/11/2005 Ordinance No 16650-10-2005
DATE Tuesday October 11 2005
LOG NAME 03HURRICANERITA REFERENCE NO G 14959
SUBJECT
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Disaster Relief Grant from the Department of
Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Amount of $750 000 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 Rita up to $750 000
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept if awarded a grant from the Department of
Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide disaster relief assistance to the
victims of Hurricane Rita seeking refuge in the City of Fort Worth
2. Authorize anon-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount
of $750 000 for interim financing of this grant project pending contract execution
3 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund up to $750 000 subject to receipt of the funds and
4 Ratify all expenditures made and contracts entered into as part of the City's response to Hurricane Rita,
and authorize the City Manager to enter into future contracts with various entities as necessary in response
to the disaster created by Hurricane Rita up to $750 000
DISCUSSION
On September 24 2005 the States of Texas and Louisiana were hit by Hurricane Rita which caused
considerable destruction of property 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.
The Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
made funding available for disaster relief assistance to victims of Hurricane Rita 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 is purchasing supplies food etc. or entering into
contract for the coordination and/or providing of assistance to victims that include the following
Temporary shelter
Security for shelters and evacuees, and
Support logistical needs.
FEMA will reimburse the City 100% of eligible documented expenses incurred in this relief effort.
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies upon award and receipt of the grant, 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 FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 451938 003446062000 $750.000.00 GG01 136076 000000 $750.000.00
GR76 5XXX)CX 003446062010 $750.000.00
GR76 220001 000446062000 $750.000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by Richard Zavala (Acting) (6222)
Originating Department Head Bridgette Garrett (8518)
Additional Information Contact: Leslie Carter-Deas (8515)
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