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Ordinance No. ~ `~ ' ~~
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE MUNICIPAL GOLF FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A CONTRACT WITH U.S.
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR RESTORATION OF NATIVE GRASSLAND
AND RII'ARIAN HABITAT AT ROCKWOOD GOLF COURSE, PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL 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 arious City departments for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts nd appropriations m the
Municipal Golf Fund in the amount of $5,000 00 from available funds for the purpose of funding a contract
with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for restoration of native grassland and riparian habitat at Rockwood Golf
Course.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this severability clause be declared invalid, inoperative
or id for ny reason by court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, ections, or parts of sections of this rdinance, which id emaining provisions
shall be and remain in full force nd effect.
SECTION 3
That this rdinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 15636 and all other ordinances and appropnations
amending the same except in those nstances where the provisions of this ordinance are direct conflict with
such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
rdinances and appropriations hereby xpressly epealed.
SECTION 4
This rdinance shall take effect upon adoption.
'A'PPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Assistant City rney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. ~ ~,
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 3/11/2004 Ordinance No 15910
DATE Thursday March 11 2004
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REFERENCE NO *C-19994
SUBJECT
U S Fish -and Wildlife Service Contract for Restoration of Native Grassland and Riparian Habitat at
Rockwood Golf Course and Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Municipal Golf Fund by $5 000 and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the U S Fish and Wildlife Service in an amount
not to exceed $5 000 for restoration of native grassland and riparian habitat at Rockwood Golf Course
DISCUSSION
Work planned for the property covered under this contract will be for the purpose of restoring approximately
15 acres of native grassland habitat, enhancing approximately 30 acres of native grassland and enhancing
approximately 0 5 miles (5 acres) of riparian habitat, thus providing improved wetland grassland and
riparian habitat for migratory and resident wildlife species at Rockwood Golf Course
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service will provide a 50/50 cost share with the City of Fort Worth on this project,
help develop a management plan for the area will annually inspect and evaluate the .program, and provide
management guidelines as necessary to ensure success of the program The U S Fish and Wildlife
contribution to this project is $5~ 000
The City of Fort Worth cost share for this project would be $5 000 in the form of providing trees and
educational signage for the project, and completion of all work within one year from the date of the
agreement.
The Fort Worth Chapter of the Audubon Society the local Chapter of the Master Naturalist program and
the Texas Cooperative Extension Service are also working with Rockwood Golf Course to ensure the
success of this project, and it is hoped that the area will serve as a model for other golf courses to follow
The Parks and Community Services Advisory Board approved this item at their regularly scheduled meeting
on February 17 2003
Rockwood Golf Course is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
FISCAL INFORMATIONlCERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon execution of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of
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the Golf Fund
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
PE39 522010 0804410 5 000.00 PE39 481153 0804005 5 000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head Randle Harwood (Acting) (5704)
Additional Information Contact: George Kruzick (5717)
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