HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 21960-11-2015 ORDINANCE NO.21960-11-2015
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE SPECIAL DONATIONS CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING PARK EVIPROVEMENTS AT RIDGLEA HILLS PARK
AND RIVER PARK; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING
THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING
ALL 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 2015-2016 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Donations Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$23,000, from available funds, for the purpose of
funding park improvements at Ridglea Hills Park and River Park.
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. 21873-09-2015 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Tyler Wal-aclt �Assistant City Attorney Mary J. 4 s r, City(Secretary
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:November 3,2015
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL.ACTION: Approved on 11/3/2015 - Ordinance No. 21960-11-2015
DATE: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: G-18602
LOG NAME: 80PARK DONATIONS
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Donation From the Ridglea Hills Neighborhood Association in the
Amount of$13,000.00 and the River Park Place Homeowners Association, Inc., in the Amount of
$10,000.00 for Park Improvements at Ridglea Hills Park and River Park, Respectively and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a monetary donation from the Ridglea Hills Neighborhood Association in
the amount of$13,000.00 and the River Park Place Homeowner's Association, Inc., in the amount of
$10,000.00 for park improvements at Ridglea Hills Park and River Park, respectively; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Special Donations Capital Projects Fund in the amount of$23,000.00 for the purpose of funding park
improvements at Ridglea Hills Park and River Park.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the City Manager to accept
$23,000.00 in monetary donations for park improvements at Ridglea Hills Park and River Park, and adopt
the attached appropriation ordinance.
On May 1, 2012 (M&C G-17586), the City Council approved the Park and Recreation Department (PARD),
formerly known as the Parks and Community Services Department's Fiscal Year 2012 Gas Related
Revenue Project Expenditure Plan. As part of that plan, $18,814.46 was identified for the design and
installation of park improvements at Ridglea Hills Park. The appropriated funds were derived from the
mineral lease bonus for Ridglea Hills Park.
PARD Staff contacted the Ridglea Hills Neighborhood Association (RHNA) in September of 2014 to
initiate discussions for some desired park improvements. At that time, there were many differing opinions
regarding desired park amenities, so the RHNA requested more time to deliberate the options amongst
the neighborhood association membership. Staff continued to provide all necessary information regarding
costs and timelines for development to the RHNA and, on June 23, 2015, the following improvements
were approved by the association:
1) Installation of approximately 650 linear feet of a six foot sidewalk, to include two park benches at vista
points within the park;
2) Installation of a drinking fountain;
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3) Resurfacing of the tennis courts; and
4) Parking lot striping.
The estimated cost of these improvements totaled $32,000.00, revealing a project shortfall of
approximately $13,000.00, which the RHNA graciously agreed to donate to fully fund the project. On
September 23, 2015, the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board (PACSAB) voted to endorse
acceptance of the donation.
In June 2015, Staff was contacted by the community management company for the River Park Place
Homeowner's Association, Inc. (RPPHA), regarding a community desire for a concrete walk joining their
neighborhood to River Park and the Trinity River Trail System.
Along the north side of River Park, several multi-family units have direct access to the park and the trail
system. However, the single family development off Bryant Irvin Road has no paved walk from their
community to the trails. Staff met with a community representative on site and informed them that funds
were not currently available for this request and that this project would be added to the department's
unfunded capital list for future consideration. The RPPHA representative informed Staff that she would go
back to her board and request funding for the project.
In July 2015, the RPPHA board approved a donation in the amount of$10,000.00 to the City for
installation of a concrete connection walk from its gate to the existing trail system within River Park. On
September 23, 2015, the PACSAB voted to endorse acceptance of the donation.
This property is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 3.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, in the Special Donations Capital
Projects Fund.
FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs):
TO
Fund Department Accouni Project ProgramActivity Budget Reference # Amount
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
2 30105 0800450 4640001 CO2690 C04980 2016 $10,000.00
2 30105 0800450 5740010 CO2690 C04980 2016 $10,000.0
2 30105 0800450 4640001 CO2345 C04980 2016 $13,000.00
2)1301051 0800450 5740010 CO2345 C04980 2016 $13,000.00
FROM
Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # moun
ID ID Year Chartfield 2
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Scott E. Penn (5750)
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